Uganda Case Law

Wakamala Alex & Mwandha Jamilu v Uganda

Wakamala Alex & Mwandha Jamilu v Uganda (Criminal Revision 13 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 26 (15 July 2025)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Revision 13 of 2025

Judge

Matovu, J

The High Court found that the magistrate's order of 5th April 2024, which banned audio and video recording of proceedings but allowed verified media to attend and report in print, was made in good faith for the effective management of the trial and to prevent breaches of the sub judice rule. The court held that the applicants' delay of nearly ten months in challenging the order was inexcusable, as significant evidence had already been adduced under the order's operation. Allowing the application would create inconsistency and prejudice witnesses who testified under the restriction. The court…

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• Media Access To Court
• Sub Judice Rule
• Fair Trial Rights
• Court Management

Nyamwesi v Kambale

Nyamwesi v Kambale (Civil Appeal No. 16 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 50 (27 February 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 16 of 2018

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court at Fort Portal dismissed a civil appeal for want of prosecution after more than four years of inactivity and the appellant’s non-attendance.

• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Appeal Default
• Court Management
• Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution
• Civil-appeal
• Appeal-default

Voice of Kigezi & Anor v Kwizera (Misc Application No. 253 of 2013)

Voice of Kigezi & Anor v Kwizera (Misc Application No. 253 of 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 130 (30 September 2013)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Application No. 253 of 2013

The High Court dismissed Civil Suit No. 827 of 2005 for want of prosecution after finding no sufficient cause for over three years of inactivity.

• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Delay In Prosecution
• Court Management
• Costs Award
• Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution
• Delay-in-prosecution