Abstract: | Purpose is to examine some existing statutory provisions and the case law in East Africa on a comparative basis so as to observe the possibilities for future trends in the law. Introduction East African Law - Recovery of money or property transferred under ineffective agreements - Benefits conferred in error - Benefits conferred under compulsion - Compensation for benefits conferred under state of necessity - Gains out of wrongful acts - Restitution under Section 70 - Summary and conclusion: East African law has not yet openly recognised the principle of unjust enrichment as the basis of many of the actions for money had and received. This is in line with the predominant approach of English courts. Tanzania stands in a slightly different position from either Kenya or Uganda because of the statutory provisions of the Contract Ordinance examined in this article. Notes. |