Osadolor v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 138 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 96 (31 August 2023)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Criminal Appeal 138 of 2022
Judge
Muwata, J
The High Court upheld convictions for computer misuse, electronic fraud, conspiracy, and unlawful stay, finding the circumstantial evidence strong and the sentence justified.
Stella Nyanzi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 79 of 2019) [2020] UGHCCRD 1 (20 February 2020)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 79 of 2019
Judge
Adonyo, J
The High Court allowed Dr Stella Nyanzi’s criminal appeal, quashed her conviction and sentence, and held that the trial was a nullity for lack of jurisdiction and fair trial violations.
Uganda v Nsubuga (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 23 (7 February 2018)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016
Judge
Stephen Mubiru, J
Ugandan High Court decision on URA cybercrime allegations: A1 and A4 were convicted on computer misuse and customs-related counts, while A2 and A3 were acquitted.
Gachev & Ors v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 155 of 2013) [2016] UGCA 4 (16 July 2016)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 155 of 2013
Judge
Aweri-Opio, JA, Buteera, JA, Kiryabwire, JA
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court erred in enhancing the sentences for counts 23, 29, and 30 from 2 to 3 years without following the proper procedure of giving notice or warning to the appellants, as required by law and established precedent. The enhancement was therefore unlawful and set aside. The Court further found that, while the offences were committed in the same period and location, there was justification for consecutive sentences for counts 23, 29, and 30 due to evidence of actual loss or harm in those counts. However, the sentences for these counts should remain at 2 yea…