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Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega v Insurance Regulatory Authority Of Uganda and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 423 of 2026)

High Court · [2026] UGHCCD 211 · 2026 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for interim injunction arising out of Miscellaneous Application No. 421 of 2026 and Miscellaneous Cause No. 131 of 2026
Decision
Interim injunction granted halting the process of filling the CEO position pending determination of the substantive application

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Holding

The High Court granted an interim injunction halting the process of substantially filling the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority pending determination of the substantive application. The court held that while the applicant's contract had expired, the appointment process was incomplete as the Minister had not yet acted on the Board's recommendation. The applicant's right to a fair process required protection to prevent the main application from being rendered nugatory.

Outcome

Interim injunction granted halting the process of filling the CEO position pending determination of the substantive application

Facts

The applicant, Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, served as Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority on a five-year contract from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026. He was eligible for reappointment to a second term. On 16 February 2026, the Board declined to recommend him for reappointment without affording him a hearing. An administrative interim order was issued on 29 May 2026 restraining implementation of the Board's decision. The applicant's contract expired on 31 May 2026. On 1 June 2026, the Permanent Secretary appointed an Acting Chief Executive Officer, and the Board Chairperson directed the Acting CEO to take over. The applicant challenged these actions, arguing the appointment process was incomplete as the Minister had not yet acted on the Board's recommendation under section 20 of the Insurance Act.

Issues

  1. Whether the 1st respondent is in contempt of the Court's administrative order dated 29 May 2026.
  2. Whether the application for an interim injunction is meritorious for its grant.
  3. Whether the application has been overtaken by events.
  4. Whether there remains a status quo capable of preservation.

Orders

  • An order of interim injunction is hereby issued halting the process of substantially filling the position of Chief Executive Officer of the 1st respondent until the determination of the substantive application.
  • The substantive application vide Misc. Application No. 0421 of 2026 and the main application vide Misc. Cause No. 0131 of 2026 will come up for hearing on 30 June 2026 at 02:00 pm.
  • Costs to abide outcome of the cause.

Rules and key headnotes

Contempt of Court — Indirect Contempt — Acts Outside Court
Allegations of contempt committed outside the presence of the judge constitute indirect contempt and require the initiation of a separate proceeding where the respondent is given an opportunity to explain or defend against the allegations, not summary punishment.
Interim Injunctions — Requirements for Grant
For an interim injunction to be granted, the applicant must satisfy the court that there is a pending substantive application for a temporary injunction, that there is an imminent threat to the applicant if the interim order is not granted, and if the court is in doubt, the decision will depend on the balance of convenience.
Interim Injunctions — Preservation of Status Quo — Completed Acts
An injunction should never be interpreted to reverse what has already been done as this would not be the status quo prevailing at the particular moment in time.
Statutory Powers — Completion of Process — Fair Process Rights
Where a statutory appointment process is incomplete because the Minister has not yet exercised his powers under the governing statute, the court may grant interim relief to protect an applicant's right to a just and fair process and prevent the substantive application from being rendered nugatory.

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Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega v Insurance Regulatory Authority Of Uganda and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 423 of 2026) [2026] UGHCCD 211 (29 June 2026)
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