Uganda Case Law

Kasiiku & Another v Uganda

Kasiiku & Another v Uganda (Criminal Application No. 21 & 23 of 2025) [2025] UGHCACD 11 (22 April 2025)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Application No. 21 & 23 of 2025

Judge

Gidudu, J

The court found that both applicants had furnished substantial securities and sound sureties, and that the respondent had not credibly challenged the suitability of these guarantees. The court rejected alarmist submissions regarding flight risk and interference with investigations, noting the absence of affidavit evidence and the fact that other co-accused released on bail had not defaulted or interfered with proceedings. The court emphasized the constitutional presumption of innocence and the discretionary nature of bail, holding that exceptional circumstances are not mandatory in every case…

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• Bail Application
• Economic Crimes
• Money Laundering
• Electronic Fraud
• Causing Financial Loss
• Corruption

Ssemugooma Vs Uganda

Ssemugooma Vs Uganda (Criminal Applications No. 145 of 2018) [2019] UGCA 2085 (9 April 2019)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Applications No. 145 of 2018

The Court of Appeal granted bail pending appeal to a convicted applicant, relying on grave illness, advanced age, prior compliance with bail, and substantial sureties.

• Bail Pending Appeal
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Abuse Of Office
• Corruption
• Sureties

Uganda v Nalubega Sansa Mwajuma & Anor

Uganda v Nalubega Sansa Mwajuma & Anor (Anti-corruption Case 5 of 2018) [2019] UGHCACD 2 (25 January 2019)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Anti-corruption Case 5 of 2018

A 2019 High Court of Uganda Anti-Corruption Division judgment in Anti-corruption Case 5 of 2018. The supplied record contains no extractable reasoning or orders.

• Corruption
• Criminal-procedure

Obey & Ors v Uganda (Misc Application No's. 045, 046, And 047/2015)

Obey & Ors v Uganda (Misc Application No's. 045, 046, And 047/2015) [2015] UGHCCRD 43 (30 August 2015)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Application No's. 045, 046, And 047/2015

Judge

Tibulya, J

The High Court of Uganda refused bail to three accused persons in a major corruption-related case, finding no exceptional circumstances and a real risk of interference.

• Bail Application
• Economic Crimes
• Corruption Offences
• Public Interest Considerations
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Surety Requirements

Uganda Vs. Cheptuke Kaye David (CR. CS 121 OF 2010) (CR. CS 121 OF 2010)

Uganda Vs. Cheptuke Kaye David (CR. CS 121 OF 2010) (CR. CS 121 OF 2010) [2010] UGHC 145 (11 November 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CR. CS 121 OF 2010

The High Court convicted a magistrate on one corruption count involving receipt of a gratification, but acquitted him on two other counts.

• Corruption Offences
• Gratification
• Judicial Misconduct
• Corruption
• Bail
• Criminal-trial

Uganda v Dr.Richard Ndyomugyenyi & 2 oers (CR.SC 003 OF 2010) (CR.SC 003 OF 2010)

Uganda v Dr.Richard Ndyomugyenyi & 2 oers (CR.SC 003 OF 2010) (CR.SC 003 OF 2010) [2010] UGHC 49 (31 August 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CR.SC 003 OF 2010

The High Court of Uganda acquitted three Ministry of Health officials of corruption over anti-malaria drug management, holding the prosecution failed to prove mens rea.

• Corruption Offences
• Neglect Of Duty
• Public Official Liability
• Drug Distribution Mismanagement
• Corruption
• Criminal-trial

Shah v Reginam

Shah v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 273 of 1955) [1950] EACA 410 (1 January 1950)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 273 of 1955

Judge

Bacon, JA, Corrie J, Worley, P

Second appeal on firearms, corruption, and burden of proof. The court treated unlawful possession of ammunition as an absolute offence and allowed the corruption count on misdirection.

• Firearms Offences
• Corruption
• Assault On Police Officer
• Burden Of Proof
• Statutory Interpretation
• Criminal-law