Court Orders Coffee Firm’s Guarantors to Repay KCB Uganda More than US$1.1 Million
KCB Bank Uganda has won a major case against the shareholders of Great Lakes Coffee Company..
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The High Court in Kampala has ordered the guarantors of Great Lakes Coffee Company to repay KCB Bank Uganda over US$1.1 million, plus interest and costs, following the company's receivership. The ruling by Justice Susan Odongo affirmed the binding nature of personal guarantees signed by the shareholders.
- US$1.1 million: Amount the guarantors were ordered to repay KCB Bank Uganda.
- KCB Bank Uganda: The financial institution that won the case against Great Lakes Coffee Company's guarantors.
- October 2024: The Ugandan government approved a 5.5 billion Ugandan Shillings bailout for Great Lakes Coffee Company, drawing public criticism.
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