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Arineitwe Jackline v Kabagambe Alex (Administration Cause No. 016 of 2026)

High Court · [2026] UGHC 376 · 2026 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for letters of administration of deceased estate
Decision
Letters of administration granted to applicant

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to the applicant under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act, where the deceased died in service of Uganda Prisons and the estate comprised death gratuity and pension benefits. All adult beneficiaries consented to the application. The applicant was ordered to file initial and final inventory and distribution under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to applicant

Facts

The applicant sought letters of administration for the estate of the late Kabagambe Alex. The deceased died while in the service of Uganda Prisons. The estate comprised death gratuity and pension benefits. All five children of the deceased, who were adults, were present and consented to the application along with all beneficiaries.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted letters of administration for the estate of the late Kabagambe Alex.

Orders

  • A grant of letters of administration issues under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act.
  • Applicant will file an initial and final inventory and distribution under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.
  • No order is made as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Letters of Administration — Grant under Section 256(4) — Deceased in Government Service
Where a deceased person died in government service and the estate comprises death gratuity and pension benefits, a grant of letters of administration is made under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act, Cap 268, and the administrator must file an initial and final inventory and distribution under Section 273(1) of the Act.

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Arineitwe Jackline v Kabagambe Alex (Administration Cause No. 016 of 2026) [2026] UGHC 376 (16 April 2026)
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