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Nabwiire Jane v Nanteza Irene (Civil Appeal No. 133 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 237 (18 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal over disputed land possession, holding that an unadmitted kibanja sale agreement could not be relied on and that factual grounds were not open on second appeal.
Uganda v Nakaweesi Jane and Others (Criminal Session No. 191 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 499 (10 July 2025)
The High Court acquitted Ssengabi Ronald of aggravated robbery after finding the prosecution failed to prove use of a deadly weapon or his participation beyond reasonable doubt.
Moses Kabareebe v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 57 of 2023) [2025] UGSC 24 (8 July 2025)
The Supreme Court quashed Moses Kabareebe’s rape conviction, holding that grave contradictions in the prosecution evidence left reasonable doubt about non-consensual sex.
Sennabulya v Kayondo (Civil Appeal 9 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 219 (20 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal over a blocked access route, upholding the magistrate’s jurisdiction, admission of evidence, and UGX 2,000,000 damages.
Kiwanuka v Muwanga (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 198 (16 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over a disputed kibanja, finding the appellant failed to prove ownership or admissible title evidence and upheld the trial court's orders.
Kyewalabye v Luwunga (Civil Appeal 77 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 195 (16 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding exclusion of an untranslated Luganda will and finding the respondent proved ownership and trespass.
Lorika & Another v Uganda (URA) (Criminal Appeal 1 of 2025) [2025] UGHCACD 8 (7 April 2025)
The trial court erred in convicting the appellants based on documents that were not admitted as exhibits, violating established evidentiary standards. The charges under Section 203(b) of the East African Community Customs Management Act were fatally defective for omitting the essential element that the false documents related to customs, depriving the accused of adequate notice and opportunity to defend. Furthermore, the prosecution, led by a customs officer, lacked mandate to prefer charges under the Penal Code Act for obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to defraud. The respond…
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Baluku Alai Juma v Thembo Wilson Mugoha (Criminal Session 6 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 400 (18 February 2025)
The appeal succeeded in part because the lower court erred by relying on a purchase agreement that was never formally admitted in evidence, thereby denying the Defendant a fair opportunity to challenge its authenticity and admissibility. The Plaintiff's case was premised on ownership by virtue of purchase, but neither the original nor a properly admitted copy of the purchase agreement was produced. The lower court's reliance on this document, despite its questionable authenticity and lack of formal admission, meant the Plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof. The appellate court set…
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Obeke and Another v Katushabe (Civil Suit 517 of 2020) [2025] UGHCLD 1 (6 January 2025)
The High Court found the plaintiffs failed to prove ownership of the kibanja, held the defendant was the lawful owner, and granted damages and injunction for trespass.
Mukiibi & 20 Others v Kiyimba & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 179 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 200 (22 November 2024)
The court found that the 1st respondent (Hajji Abdul Kiyimba), acting as agent of the 3rd respondent (Kyengera Town Council), violated the 1st–20th applicants' rights to privacy and freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment. The evidence, including admissible medical notes and video footage, established that applicants were unlawfully invaded, publicly humiliated, and physically mistreated at their residence without legal justification. The right to privacy was breached by unauthorized entry and exposure, and the right to freedom from torture was violated by physical and e…
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