By Eye Media Reporter | July 5, 2026

KAMPALA – The Industrial Court has ordered FINCA Uganda Limited to pay its former employee, Gordon Bajunana, a total of Shs51.05 million after finding that the microfinance institution unlawfully terminated his employment.

In a judgment delivered on July 1, 2026, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana ruled in favour of Bajunana, bringing to an end a labour dispute that had been before the court since 2017.

Court records show that Bajunana challenged the circumstances under which his employment was terminated, accusing FINCA Uganda of breaching labour laws by failing to follow due process before dismissing him.

The records indicate that Bajunana was an employee of FINCA Uganda Limited before his services were terminated under circumstances he later challenged in court. He argued that the institution failed to observe the legal procedures governing termination of employment and denied him a fair hearing before ending his contract.

Bajunana further maintained that the company neither gave him an opportunity to defend himself nor provided sufficient justification for terminating his employment, prompting him to seek legal redress before the Industrial Court.

After examining the evidence presented by both parties, Justice Musana found merit in the claimant’s case and ruled that the dismissal was unlawful.

The court awarded Bajunana Shs18,018,000 in punitive damages, Shs18,018,000 in general damages, and Shs15,015,000 as statutory severance pay, bringing the total compensation to Shs51,051,000.

The judge further directed that all the awarded sums shall attract 15 percent annual interest from the date of judgment until the money is fully paid.

However, the court declined Bajunana’s request for additional compensation under Section 78 of the Employment Act, citing insufficient evidence to justify the claim.

Justice Musana also awarded Bajunana the costs of the suit, meaning FINCA Uganda will meet the legal expenses incurred during the proceedings, adding to the institution’s financial obligations arising from the judgment.

The ruling serves as a reminder to employers of the importance of adhering to the provisions of Uganda’s Employment Act and ensuring that disciplinary and termination processes comply with the principles of fairness and due process.