Court Halts Maize Traders' Protest at PRO Industries Factory

The High Court in Luweero has granted an interim order prohibiting Lim Welo General Stores Limited, Isma Mubiru, and their associates from interfering with the operations of PRO Industries Limited.

The court’s directive, issued on Monday, August 17, by Justice Godfrey Himbaza, follows an application by PRO Industries amidst a dispute with the respondents.

Justice Himbaza’s order specifically bars the respondents and anyone acting on their behalf from trespassing, blocking, or obstructing access to the PRO Industries factory premises. This includes a prohibition against parking trucks or other vehicles at the factory’s entrances and exits, thereby disrupting normal operations.

Furthermore, the respondents are forbidden from interfering with PRO Industries’ business activities, its employees, customers, and suppliers. The court also mandated that they cease any actions that could sabotage the company’s operations or damage its reputation.

This legal action was prompted by a recent protest where over 70 maize traders reportedly converged at the PRO Industries facility in Luweero District. The traders were demanding payment for maize supplied to the company, claiming the outstanding amount exceeded Shs2 billion. Their protest involved parking trucks at the factory entrance, which caused significant disruption.

It is important to note that this interim order does not rule on the validity of the traders’ payment claims. The court’s primary focus, for now, is to prevent the obstruction of PRO Industries’ business activities while the underlying payment dispute is adjudicated.

The restrictions are binding on the respondents, their agents, successors, directors, employees, and any individuals acting under their instructions. The case is scheduled for a full hearing on September 3, 2026, with costs to be determined later.

This interim order was issued under High Court case HCT-17-CV-MA-0061-2026.

Source: Nile Post