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Sande v Babumba (Civil Appeal 25 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 227 (25 April 2025)
The High Court struck out this appeal for failure to seek leave to appeal, and noted that recalling witnesses for cross-examination was within the trial court’s discretion.
Wangusi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 292 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 108 (24 April 2025)
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Muhirwe v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 376 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 106 (24 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge erred by failing to deduct the period the appellant spent on remand from the sentence imposed, in violation of Article 23(8) of the Constitution and the Sentencing Guidelines. The omission rendered the sentence illegal. The court exercised its powers under Section 11 of the Judicature Act to set aside the original sentence and impose a fresh sentence, taking into account the appellant's status as a first-time offender, his age, the seriousness of the offence, and the need for consistency in sentencing. After considering relevant case law and the…
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Naziwa v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 633 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 107 (24 April 2025)
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Nyanzira v Rukera & Another (Civil Appeal 31 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 229 (24 April 2025)
The High Court found that the trial magistrate failed to address and correct obvious errors on the face of the record, specifically the misidentification of the relevant land claim number and the improper award of costs against the successful party. The court held that the appellant's application should have been treated as a request for review rather than an appeal, given the nature of the errors. The failure to correct these errors was impermissible under Ugandan law, and the proceedings were irregular. The High Court reversed the costs order and directed a new trial before a different magi…
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Nyesiga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 275 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 110 (24 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that the sentence of 25 years imprisonment for aggravated defilement was not manifestly excessive or harsh given the gravity of the offence, the tender age of the victim, and the maximum penalty prescribed by law. The trial Judge exercised her discretion judiciously, considering both mitigating and aggravating factors. Although the trial Judge did not explicitly state the final sentence after deducting the remand period, the record and submissions established that the period spent on remand (3 years and 6 months) should be deducted, resulting in a sentence of 21 years…
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Ofwono v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 360 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 105 (24 April 2025)
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Ruhanga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 282 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 109 (24 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 25-year sentence for aggravated defilement, finding the trial judge properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors.
Nambalirwa Zaffarani and Others v Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Muhammad Kisuule (Civil Miscellaneous Application 85 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 370 (24 April 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a contempt application, finding no proof that the respondent caused the alleged demolition or wilfully breached the stay order.
Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah (Civil Suit 43 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 300 (23 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land ownership and fraud claim, finding the plaintiff failed to prove purchase or possession while the first defendant proved lawful acquisition and title.
