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Rwaka Issa Mackenzie Obwongo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 18 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 268 (3 November 2023)
The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, setting aside an illegal compensation term and reducing a three-year theft sentence to one year.
Tagwika v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 352 of 2019) [2023] UGCA 207 (20 July 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial court failed to follow the mandatory procedure under the Judicature (Plea Bargain) Rules 2016 and the guidelines in Musinguzi Apollo v Uganda, as there was no formal plea taking, conviction, or proper sentencing on record. The sentence imposed was not based on the correct legal principles or applicable laws. This procedural irregularity vitiated the entire proceedings, rendering both the conviction and sentence a nullity. Consequently, the Court exercised its powers under Section 11 of the Judicature Act to quash both the sentence and the entire procee…
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Matovu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 31 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCRD 66 (23 September 2021)
The High Court revised a six-year cumulative sentence for theft, confirming one count and reducing two others, while keeping the sentences consecutive.
Matovu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 31 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCRD 106 (23 September 2021)
High Court appeal against sentence for theft. The court found the cumulative six-year sentence excessive and revised the individual terms downward.
Matovu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 31 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCRD 100 (23 September 2021)
The High Court partly allowed a criminal sentence appeal, finding a six-year cumulative term for theft excessive and reducing two of the consecutive sentences.
Okecha Mungumba & 3 Ors Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0183 of 2009) [2016] UGCA 32 (6 June 2016)
The Court of Appeal upheld murder convictions and 20-year sentences, finding the appellants were properly identified by witnesses despite night-time conditions.
