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Ziriibwa Muwangaazi: Surviving Justice As A Judgment Creditor

In Uganda, judgment creditors who win in court often find their victories hollow when statutory interest rates fail to reflect the true time value of money. Using a detailed economic comparison between a startup plaintiff and a large corporate defendant, this analysis reveals how Uganda's 6% prescribed interest rate creates perverse incentives for defendants to delay payment indefinitely, turning litigation into a profit center rather than a deterrent. Drawing on reforms in Kenya and South Africa, the artic

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Pre-judgment Interest And The Time Value Of Money: Lessons From The Ugandan Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Uganda has delivered a landmark ruling on pre-judgment interest in non-contractual claims, establishing that interest rates must reflect fairness and actual borrowing costs rather than simply applying the highest commercial rates. In a case spanning 22 years, the court awarded 12% per annum interest on restitutionary claims, rejecting lower court proposals of 22-25% as "exorbitant" and "unconscionable." This decision fundamentally reshapes how Ugandan courts calculate interest awards, e

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Bank Claims Against Valuers For Professional Negligence: A Note On Recent Ugandan Cases