The Court of Appeal in Kampala has intervened to temporarily suspend the sale of significant Muslim property in the heart of Kampala city including Old Kampala Gadaffi Mosque, following an injunction application by the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. The move aims to prevent businessman Justus Kyabahwa from auctioning off the prime property, marking a critical development in an ongoing legal dispute.
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council filed the application in response to a looming threat posed by Kyabahwa, who claimed the council owed him a substantial sum of 19.2 billion shillings arising from what he alleges to be a fraudulent land transaction.
The dispute centers around a questionable land deal, prompting the Muslim Council to seek legal protection against the forced sale of their property. The Court of Appeal’s decision to grant the injunction offers a respite to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, preserving their ownership rights and providing an opportunity for a thorough examination of the allegations made by Kyabahwa.
This legal battle gained further attention when the President expressed dissatisfaction with an earlier ruling that permitted the attachment of the Muslim Council’s properties. In a communication addressed to Chief Justice Alfonse Owinyi Dolo, the President underscored the need for a fair and just resolution, signaling the significance of the case within the broader legal and societal context.
The Court of Appeal’s intervention is expected to pave the way for a more comprehensive investigation into the alleged fraudulent land transaction, shedding light on the intricacies of the dispute. The decision also emphasizes the importance of due process and fair judicial proceedings in resolving complex legal matters.
As the legal proceedings unfold, stakeholders, including the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, businessman Justus Kyabahwa, and the broader public, await further developments in this high-profile case that has brought issues of property rights, fraud, and judicial integrity to the forefront of public discourse.
