Uganda, April 24 -- The Court of Appeal has temporarily stopped the sale of businessman Haruna Sentongo's property.

The properties, which are owned by Mr Sentongo and his Haruna Enterprises, are being pursued by Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya over recovery of more than Shs34b.

In a ruling delivered by Justice Oscar John Kihika, the court noted that since Mr Sentongo was in possession of the mortgaged property, with various tenants carrying out business, the sale would be detrimental before final disposal of the main case. "An order of a temporary injunction is hereby issued restraining [DTB Uganda and Kenya] . from selling ... the applicant's (Mr Sentongo) interest and possession of the properties comprised in Bl...