Uganda v Kayinamura
Uganda v Kayinamura (Criminal Session 238 of 2019) [2022] UGHCCRD 35 (15 August 2022)
The court found that the prosecution proved all elements of aggravated defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The victim was under 18, as confirmed by medical evidence. The accused, as the victim's grandfather, had authority over her within the meaning of section 129(4)(c) of the Penal Code Act. The victim's testimony, corroborated by medical reports, established that a sexual act occurred on 28th May 2019. The accused was properly identified by the victim, and the alleged grudge and alibi defences were not credible. The court found no evidence of fabrication or mistaken identity. The accused's…
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- Aggravated Defilement
- Sexual Offences
- Authority Over Minor
- Incest
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Witness Protection