Uganda Case Law

Kasule v Uganda

Kasule v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 472 of 2020) [2023] UGCA 213 (16 August 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 472 of 2020

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and correctly concluded that the appellant participated in the aggravated defilement of the victim, a 13-year-old pupil at the school where the appellant was head teacher. The victim's testimony was deemed credible and reliable, corroborated by medical evidence and other witnesses. The contradictions raised by the appellant were not material enough to undermine the prosecution's case. The defence of alibi was negated by the evidence placing the appellant at the scene. On sentencing, the appellate court held that th…

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• Aggravated Defilement
• Burden Of Proof
• Contradictions And Inconsistencies
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Remand Period Deduction

Muhoozi & Anor v Uganda

Muhoozi & Anor v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 29 of 2014) [2019] UGSC 26 (5 September 2019)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 29 of 2014

Judge

Mwangusya, JSC, Mwondha, JSC, Arach-Amoko, JSC, Katureebe, CJ, Tumwesigye, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the identification evidence of PW4 was reliable and free from error, supported by the conditions at the scene, prior knowledge of the appellants, and corroborating physical evidence. Minor inconsistencies regarding the colour of the shirt did not amount to deliberate untruthfulness and were adequately explained by witness testimony. The denial of possession of the shirt and handkerchief by the appellants was considered an afterthought, especially after forensic evidence linked the items to the deceased's blood group. The burden of proof remained with the prosecuti…

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• Murder
• Identification Evidence
• Alibi
• Sentencing
• Burden Of Proof
• Contradictions And Inconsistencies

Kanusu v Uganda

Kanusu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 031 of 2014) [2015] UGHCCRD 25 (21 July 2015)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 031 of 2014

Judges

Namundi, j

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal and upheld convictions for malicious damage, obstruction of an election officer, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

• Malicious Damage To Property
• Obstruction Of Election Officer
• Assault Ocassioning Actual Bodily Harm
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Contradictions And Inconsistencies
• Alibi

Nkwiriyingoma v Uganda

Nkwiriyingoma v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 533 of 2014) [2013] UGCA 2052 (29 November 2013)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 533 of 2014

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Mulyagonja, JA, Luswata, JA

The Court found that although PW2 was a single identifying witness, she had ample opportunity to observe the appellant, spending the night at his home and leaving at daybreak, which provided sufficient light for proper identification. Her ability to lead the search team to the appellant's house further corroborated her testimony. Minor inconsistencies in the evidence were found to be explainable and did not go to the root of the case. The element of theft was proved through credible testimony regarding the stolen money and property, supported by evidence of salary payment on the day of the at…

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• Aggravated Robbery
• Identification Evidence
• Contradictions And Inconsistencies
• Sentencing Principles

Nkeza Kaloli v Uganda

Nkeza Kaloli v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 2000) (Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 2000) [2000] UGHC 19 (5 December 2000)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 2000

The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, quashing a conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and substituting common assault.

• Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
• Identification Evidence
• Admissibility Of Medical Reports
• Contradictions And Inconsistencies
• Sentencing
• Common Assault