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Ategka Yubu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0066-2019) [2025] UGCA 184 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge to life sentences for murder, holding that the trial judge properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors.
Andebwe Seryako v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0048 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 181 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 20-year sentence for aggravated defilement, finding the trial judge had considered mitigation and the sentence was not excessive.
Nyendwoha Fenekansi and Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 143 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 182 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal struck out an omnibus ground of appeal for non-compliance with Rule 66(2) and dismissed the murder appeal.
Mwebaze v Basemera (HCT-01-FD-MC-0020-2024) [2025] UGHC 439 (30 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application over estate subdivision, holding it was brought by the wrong procedure and before mandatory arbitration between co-administrators.
Barugindoho Joseph v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0539 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 183 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial Judge properly considered all relevant mitigating and aggravating factors, including the appellant's status as a first-time offender, his youth, and family circumstances, as well as the seriousness of the offence and the harm caused to the victim. The sentence imposed was consistent with sentencing guidelines and comparable cases for aggravated robbery. The appellate court held that there was no error in principle, no failure to consider material factors, and the sentence was not manifestly harsh or excessive. Therefore, there was no basis to interfere…
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Lakai Uniforms Limited v Ssekatawa V. Mathias and Others (Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 81 (30 May 2025)
The High Court overruled preliminary objections based on limitation, stay for unpaid costs, and judgment on admission, holding that disputed fraud issues required trial.
Kakembo & 4 Others v Nakato (Civil Suit 305 of 2022) [2025] UGHCFD 21 (30 May 2025)
The court found that the Defendant failed to prove a valid gift inter vivos of the suit land from the late Agiri Nakanyoro, as no deed or registered transfer was produced and the evidence was largely hearsay. The Plaintiffs did not prove fraud in the Defendant's acquisition of letters of administration, as the evidence regarding the alleged forged certificate of no objection was inconclusive and not substantiated to the required standard. The Defendant's registration of the land in her personal name, rather than as administrator, was improper and must be rectified. The Plaintiffs failed to es…
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Mpalanyi Henry and Another v Kakumba Bernard Tamale and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 0581 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 410 (30 May 2025)
The High Court at Mukono set aside a consent judgment after finding the applicants, as beneficiaries, had standing and that estate funds were being channelled through personal accounts.
Kabenge and 2 Others v Kizza and 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1050 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 65 (29 May 2025)
The High Court Land Division allowed an unopposed application to join three parties as defendants and granted leave to amend the plaint in Civil Suit No. 555 of 2019.
Bwanika Trevor Lukanga v Kiyingi Hannington and Another (Miscellaneous Application 240 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 371 (29 May 2025)
The High Court struck out a land recovery suit for lack of locus standi and limitation, holding that the attorneys’ powers were incompetent and the claim was time-barred.
