Uganda v Muhereza Manigamukama
Uganda v Muhereza Manigamukama (Criminal Session Case 42 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 120 (24 January 2025)
The court found that the prosecution proved all ingredients of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The death of Nimusiima Rebecca was established by the post-mortem report and witness identification. The death was unlawfully caused, with no evidence of excusable circumstances. Malice aforethought was inferred from the nature and location of the injuries, particularly strangulation and severe internal injuries to a vulnerable child. The accused's participation was established through circumstantial evidence: the crime scene's proximity to his house, his suspicious conduct during the search, and fo…
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- Murder
- Circumstantial Evidence
- Malice Aforethought
- Burden Of Proof
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Defilement Related Aggravation