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Uganda v Matovu alias Kasolo and 6 Others (Criminal Session Case 224 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 111 (24 January 2025)
High Court of Uganda judgment in Criminal Session Case 224 of 2022, decided on 24 January 2025 by Byaruhanga Rugyema, J.
Ndawula v Mayanja & Another (Miscellaneous Application 216 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 55 (24 January 2025)
The High Court at Kiboga dismissed an application to set aside a prior dismissal, holding the applicant failed to show sufficient cause for nonappearance.
Masambo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 674 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 197 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence of identification, considering the duration of the attack, the lighting conditions, and the proximity of the appellant to the witnesses. Despite the challenging circumstances and the appellant not being previously known to the identifying witness, the court held that the witness had sufficient opportunity to observe and identify the appellant, and her evidence was found credible and reliable. The appellant's alibi was discredited by the prosecution evidence. On sentencing, the court held that the trial judge compli…
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Mbarara City Truck Owners , Drivers and Loaders Cooperative Limited v Mbarara City Council (Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2024) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 4 (24 January 2025)
The Tribunal dismissed a contempt application, finding the respondent had complied with orders to re-evaluate bids and that non-payment issues were not for contempt proceedings.
Birungi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 54 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 6 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 20-year sentence and conviction for aggravated defilement, finding the trial judge considered mitigation and the identification evidence was reliable.
Oyoo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 363 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 14 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal reduced a murder sentence after finding the trial court failed to consider remand time and several mitigating factors.
Nanyama v Kituyi (Civil Revision 2 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 21 (24 January 2025)
The High Court refused to revise a small-claims judgment, finding no material irregularity, no denial of hearing, and no basis to interfere with costs or execution.
Odoch v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 661 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 15 (24 January 2025)
Court of Appeal of Uganda judgment in Odoch v Uganda, Criminal Appeal 661 of 2015, decided on 24 January 2025 and reported as [2025] UGCA 15.
Aryampa v Uganda (Criminal Application 72 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 22 (24 January 2025)
The High Court at Mbale dismissed Aryampa Jackson’s bail application for aggravated defilement, finding the sureties unsuitable, medical proof insufficient, and interference risk significant.
Uganda v Ssekate (Criminal Session Case 195 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 112 (24 January 2025)
The court found that the prosecution had proved all elements of aggravated robbery beyond reasonable doubt. The evidence established that the victim was robbed of money and property by two assailants, one of whom was armed with a gun. The victim's testimony was consistent and credible, and she properly identified the accused both at the scene and during a police identification parade conducted in accordance with established procedures. The accused's alibi was not raised at the earliest opportunity and was not put to prosecution witnesses during cross-examination, rendering it a mere afterthou…
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