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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.
Ruzira v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 249 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 149 (21 May 2025)
The trial judge followed the correct procedure in recording the appellant's plea of guilty, as the indictment and ingredients of the offence were explained to the appellant in a language he understood, and he admitted the facts. Any alleged omission did not occasion a failure of justice, and no objection was raised during trial. The sentence of 30 years' imprisonment was within the permissible range under the Sentencing Guidelines and consistent with sentences imposed in similar cases. The trial judge considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, and the sentence was neither harsh nor e…
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Kabaaho v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 503 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 143 (20 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal varied a murder sentence, holding the trial court failed to consider mitigating factors, and resentenced the appellant to 30 years less remand.
Ssenyonga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 82 of 2020) [2025] UGSC 18 (17 April 2025)
The Supreme Court found that the appeal was essentially a challenge to the severity of sentence, which is prohibited under Section 5(3) of the Judicature Act. The Court of Appeal had properly considered both the mitigating and aggravating factors, including the appellant's time spent on remand, age, and status as a first-time offender. The reduction of the sentence from 45 years to 43 years and 5 months reflected the deduction for time spent on remand, in compliance with Article 23(8) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court concluded that there was no error of law or failure to consider releva…
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Arach v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 649 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 36 (13 February 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge imposed the maximum sentences for manslaughter and attempted murder without adequately considering the mitigating factors, including the appellant's guilty plea, lack of prior criminal record, age, and potential for reform. The judge also considered extraneous matters not relevant to the case. The appellate court held that these omissions constituted a wrong principle and resulted in sentences that were harsh and manifestly excessive. The Court determined that appropriate sentences, taking into account both aggravating and mitigating factors, wou…
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Idraku v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 255 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 13 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal reduced a 30-year sentence for aggravated defilement as harsh and excessive, substituting 18 years less the remand period.
Baliruno v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 371 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 9 (24 January 2025)
The appellate court found that the trial judge had properly considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, including the appellant's status as a first offender with no previous criminal record. The sentence of 22 years' imprisonment was well within the prescribed sentencing range for murder and consistent with previous decisions. There was no evidence of error in principle or failure to consider material factors. Therefore, the appellate court had no lawful reason to interfere with the sentence imposed by the trial judge. The appeal lacked merit and was dismissed, with the sentence uphel…
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Endreonzi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 835 of 2014) [2024] UGCA 322 (27 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly considered both mitigating and aggravating factors, including the appellant's status as a first offender, his age, family responsibilities, and the time spent on remand, as well as the brutality of the offence and the fact that it was committed in the presence of the children. The trial judge deducted the remand period from the sentence and provided a reasoned basis for imposing a custodial sentence of 20 years rather than the maximum penalty of death. The appellate court held that there was no evidence that the trial court acted on a wr…
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Bunoti v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 105 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 308 (25 October 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that a murder sentence was illegal because the trial court failed to deduct time spent on remand, and it resentenced the appellant.
Rwabukoma & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 101 of 2017) [2024] UGCA 196 (30 July 2024)
The Court of Appeal, empowered by section 11 of the Judicature Act, may impose sentence where the trial court's sentencing record is missing, to avoid further delay and injustice. The evidence established that the appellants participated in a retaliatory act of mob justice resulting in death, not a premeditated murder. Guided by Supreme Court precedent, the court held that sentences for mob justice should be less severe than for planned murders. Considering the appellants' status as first-time offenders, their time on remand, family responsibilities, and the nature of the offence, the court f…
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