Uganda, April 12 -- The High Court has ordered Steel and Tube Industries Ltd to pay a former employee more than Shs100 million as compensation for an accident that led to him losing part of his right hand.

Mr Philip Wangala sued Steel and Tube Industries Ltd seeking compensation following the accident, which occurred in October 2013.

"I am satisfied that the plaintiff (Mr Wangala) is entitled to compensation by way of general damages although not to the extent suggested by his advocate. On the facts and circumstances of the present case, I find a sum of Shs100 million appropriate compensation by way of general damages to the plaintiff," Justice Boniface Wamala, the presiding judge, said.

He added: ".as such, I am satisfied on a balance...