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Ugandan court orders Roko to pay Assa Abloy 5.7 billion shillings for Mulago Hospital

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Ugandan court orders Roko to pay Assa Abloy 5.7 billion shillings for Mulago Hospital

The Kampala High Court has ordered Roko Construction to pay $1.39 million, or about 5.7 billion Ugandan shillings, to supplier Assa Abloy for doors and accessories installed at Mulago Hospital. The judge added interest of 9% a year from 20 August 2020 and legal costs, according to the High Court’s commercial division ruling.

The Kampala High Court has ordered Roko Construction Limited to pay $1.39 million, equivalent to about 5.7 billion Ugandan shillings, to Assa Abloy (U) Limited for doors and accessories supplied and installed at Mulago National Referral Hospital, The Observer reports.

Judge Stephen Mubiru also awarded Assa Abloy annual interest of 9% from 20 August 2020 until full payment, as well as reimbursement of legal costs. The case against the attorney general was dismissed: the government was not party to the supply contract between the two companies.

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