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Uganda v Kiprop and Others (Criminal Session Case 187 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 217 (16 January 2025)
The High Court convicted Kiprop Jacob and Mafabi Silver of aggravated robbery, but acquitted Wadada Titus after finding no proof he joined the robbery.
Uganda v Kalyegira & Another (Criminal Session 282 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 509 (18 June 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Fort Portal acquitted two accused persons of murder after finding that circumstantial and DNA evidence left reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Katumba and 2 Others (HCT-00-CR-SC 619 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCRD 174 (15 September 2023)
The High Court in Kampala acquitted three accused persons of aggravated robbery, and one accused also of rape, after finding the identification evidence unreliable.
Musana v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 705 of 2015) [2022] UGCA 247 (7 October 2022)
The Court of Appeal found that the circumstantial evidence, particularly the DNA analysis, placed the appellant at the scene of the crime and excluded the other suspect, Kateeba. The doctrine of 'last seen' and the appellant's conduct, including his proximity to the deceased and the forensic evidence, were incompatible with innocence and supported the conviction for murder. The trial judge's reliance on circumstantial evidence was proper and consistent with established legal principles. However, the sentence of 25 years was set aside because the trial judge failed to consider the time spent o…
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Ndyabahika Vs Adyeri (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.69 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 206 (9 July 2019)
The High Court at Mukono dismissed an application for leave to appeal against an interlocutory order directing DNA testing to resolve a paternity dispute.
