The case was filed by Nelson Turyatemba, Ronald Samuel Wanda, Gladys Edwards Namala, John Martin Sekwe and Byamukama Robert, who are seeking court intervention after being suspended from the club earlier this year.
According to court documents, the suspensions were communicated through a February 14, 2026, letter signed by the secretary of the club’s disciplinary committee.
During proceedings, the applicants’ lawyer, Kakuru Tumusiime, argued that the disciplinary process was flawed and unfair, saying his clients were suspended without being granted a hearing or an opportunity to defend themselves.
He asked the court to set aside the suspensions and order the reinstatement of the five members, insisting that the committee acted in violation of basic principles of fairness and due process.
Lawyers representing the Kampala Ssese Rotary Club defended the disciplinary action and maintained that the committee followed the club’s internal procedures while exercising its mandate.
The matter has attracted attention within Uganda’s rotary community and other private associations, where concerns over governance and member rights continue to emerge.
The court’s ruling is expected to clarify the obligations of private organisations when disciplining members and whether internal procedures must align with broader standards of natural justice.
