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Uganda v Lukwebe (Criminal Session 346 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 280 (11 April 2024)
The High Court of Uganda sentenced Lukwebe Edrisa to 16 years for aggravated defilement of a 7-year-old child, with 3 years 10 months remand accounted for.
Mulindwa Robert v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0180 of 2017) [2023] UGCA 396 (14 July 2023)
The Court of Appeal upheld Mulindwa Robert’s conviction and 24-year sentence for aggravated defilement, rejecting arguments on evidence, assessor summing up, and sentence.
Ogwang v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 170 of 2014) [2023] UGCA 242 (12 June 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly rejected the appellant's alibi based on credible prosecution evidence, including the testimony of the appellant's stepmother placing him near the scene and a voluntary confession. The conviction was supported by corroborated circumstantial evidence, medical findings, and the confession. However, the appellate court determined that the trial court failed to conclusively ascertain the appellant's age, which was material given the proximity to the age of majority and the consequences under the Children's Act. The sentence of 18 years was fo…
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Uganda v Sentongo and Another (HCT-00-CR-SC 227 of 2018) [2022] UGHCCRD 139 (1 May 2022)
The High Court of Uganda convicted two accused persons of murder and aggravated trafficking in persons after finding they abducted and killed a five-month-old child.
Uganda v Onyango David (Criminal Case No. 38 of 2019) [2019] UGHC 66 (13 November 2019)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Onyango David of aggravated defilement, finding the victim was under 14, a sexual act occurred, and voice identification proved identity.
Tumwesigye Kasim vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 131 of 2002) [2009] UGCA 11 (7 April 2009)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda upheld a 14-year sentence for defilement, finding it was not harsh or illegal and that the trial judge had considered mitigation.
Uganda v Asani Siraji (CRIMINAL SESSION CASE NO. 0083 OF 2006) (CRIMINAL SESSION CASE NO. 0083 OF 2006) [2008] UGHC 16 (21 August 2008)
The prosecution proved all ingredients of defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The victim was under 18 years, as confirmed by both parents. Penetration was established through the victim's clear testimony, corroborated by witnesses who observed semen and distress, and by the victim's physical pain and difficulty walking. The lack of medical evidence was not fatal, as the law allows conviction based on credible direct and circumstantial evidence. The accused was identified at the scene, and his confession to the LC1 Chairman, though retracted, was admissible and corroborated by independent evid…
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Agaba Job v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 230 of 2003) [2006] UGCA 14 (7 February 2006)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda upheld a 10-year sentence for defilement, holding that intoxication is not a mitigating factor and the trial court had properly exercised sentencing discretion.
Nyanzi Muhilisio v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.134 of 1999) [2001] UGCA 8 (17 December 2001)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed a defilement appeal, holding that corroboration related to the act and identity of the assailant, not the arrest date.
Rex v Omungi (Criminal Case No. 158 of 1939) [1940] EACA 36 (1 January 1940)
A rape conviction was upheld on the basis of an unsworn child complainant corroborated by gonorrhea evidence, medical findings, opportunity, and an alleged hush-money offer.
