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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.
Munyaneza Faustino and Another v Mugarura Emmanuel and Another (Criminal Appeal No. 117 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 244 (21 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that while the trial judge's wording regarding the sentence was ambiguous, he properly exercised his discretion by considering both mitigating and aggravating factors, and by deducting the remand period from the 30-year sentence for aggravated robbery. The court held that the sentence of 28 years and 63 days was appropriate given the seriousness of the offence, the maximum penalty of death, and the sentencing guidelines. The appellate court reiterated that it would only interfere with a sentence if it was illegal, based on a wrong principle, or manifestly excessive,…
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Mubiru Joshua v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0193 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 130 (8 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 17 years and 3 months sentence for aggravated defilement, finding it was not manifestly harsh or excessive.
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.
Ocen v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 168 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 101 (10 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda upheld a 24-year sentence for aggravated defilement, finding no legal error or manifest excess in the trial court’s sentencing.
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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Okello v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 571 of 2015) [2024] UGCA 216 (16 August 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that the trial court failed to treat an immediate guilty plea as a mitigating factor and reduced the murder sentence from 25 years to 16 years and 3 months.
Wolufu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 116 of 2017) [2024] UGCA 121 (21 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge failed to adequately consider the appellant's status as a first offender and his remorsefulness, which are significant mitigating factors. The principle of consistency in sentencing requires that similar cases attract similar sentences unless there is a clear justification for deviation. The court reviewed comparable cases and determined that the 50-year sentence was manifestly excessive and inconsistent with established sentencing ranges for murder. The appropriate sentence, considering both aggravating and mitigating circumstances, was found to…
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Kikomeko v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 152 of 2018) [2024] UGCA 110 (15 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 15-year sentence for rape, finding it was not manifestly harsh or excessive and was consistent with comparable cases.
Wasaija v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 487 of 2017) [2024] UGCA 94 (24 April 2024)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 25-year sentence for aggravated defilement, finding the trial judge considered the relevant factors and no miscarriage of justice occurred.
