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Government says land committees and district land boards should not charge you fees, and title registration is going digital. Here is the full step by step process to get a land title in Uganda, typical costs and how to avoid being overcharged.
A power of attorney lets someone act for you, which is useful if you live abroad. Learn the types, how to make one and registration requirements.
Whether you are hiring or being hired, a written employment contract protects both sides. Here are the key terms every contract in Uganda should cover.
Land fraud costs Ugandan buyers billions every year. Here is the checklist lawyers use to verify a land title before any money changes hands.
Leave, contracts, dismissal, severance, harassment and new protections for domestic and casual workers: a plain guide to Ugandan employment law after the 2026 amendments.
Protect your songs, books, photos, designs and software. Learn how copyright works in Uganda, registration with URSB and what to do about infringement.
Before you buy land in Uganda, understand the four land tenure systems: mailo, freehold, leasehold and customary, and what each means for owners.
Separated and unsure who keeps the children or how much support to pay? Here is what Uganda's Children Act says about custody, maintenance orders and the Family and Children Court.
Going into business with a friend or relative? A written partnership agreement prevents painful disputes. Here is what it should cover.
A calm, practical explanation of how divorce works in Uganda: grounds, where to file, custody, maintenance, property sharing and costs to expect.
Want to change, add or correct your name in Uganda? Learn how a deed poll works, registration, gazetting and updating your ID and academic papers.
Supplying goods, hiring a contractor or lending money? A clear written contract prevents most disputes. Here is what makes a contract valid in Uganda, when it must be in writing, essential clauses and a checklist before you sign.
The small claims procedure lets you recover smaller debts quickly in a magistrates court, without a lawyer. Here is how it works step by step.
Fired without a hearing, notice or pay? Here is what the Employment Act says about termination in Uganda: notice periods by length of service, the right to a hearing, severance, compensation and how to file a complaint with a labour officer.
Uganda recognises civil, church, customary, Islamic and Hindu marriages. Here is how each works, the requirements, fees and how to register your marriage with URSB.
Why every Ugandan with property, savings or children needs a will, what makes a will valid, and how to avoid the family disputes that follow death.
If a family member is arrested, knowing how police bond and court bail work can get them home sooner. Here is the difference between police bond and bail, who can be a surety, documents needed, timelines and costs in Uganda.
A weak land sale agreement is one of the biggest causes of land disputes in Uganda. Here is what a proper agreement must include, who should sign and witness it, spousal consent, payment terms and a checklist before you pay.
Stopped by traffic police or flagged by a road camera? Here is how the Express Penalty Scheme works in Uganda, common traffic offences, how to pay a fine using a PRN, deadlines, and your rights if you disagree with a ticket.
Want to start a charity or community organisation? Learn how NGO registration works in Uganda, the NGO Bureau, permits and compliance.
What the Landlord and Tenant Act 2022 says about rent in shillings, advance rent, deposits, rent increases, notice and evictions, explained for tenants and landlords in Uganda.
Why registering your business name is not enough, how the URSB trademark process works, how long it takes, and how to stop copycats.
Every company in Uganda must file annual returns with URSB. Learn what annual returns are, how to file online, fees and penalties for late filing.
A plain guide to getting letters of administration in Uganda: the Administrator General, certificate of no objection, court steps and the 2022 Succession law changes.
Know your rights if you or a loved one is arrested in Uganda, including the 48 hour rule, bail, access to a lawyer and protection from torture.
Bought a fake phone or substandard product? Learn your consumer rights in Uganda, how to complain effectively and where to report.
Getting a lawyer on a video call is faster than an office visit. Here is how to prepare so the session is worth every minute.
From friendly reminders to demand notices and court, here are the legal steps to recover money owed to you in Uganda without breaking the law.