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

Njoki v Uganda

Njoki v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 93 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCRD 71 (18 December 2024)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal 93 of 2023

Judge

Gadenya, J

The appellate court found that the appellant was afforded adequate time and facilities to prepare his defence, and his right to a fair trial was not compromised. The prosecution's failure to disclose evidence was not fatal, as the appellant did not request disclosure and suffered no miscarriage of justice. Sufficient circumstantial evidence linked the appellant to the fraudulent Facebook account and SIM card, supporting the conviction for electronic fraud. However, the trial magistrate erred by failing to deduct the period spent on remand from the sentence, rendering the sentence illegal. The…

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• Electronic Fraud
• Personation
• Forgery
• Fair Trial Rights
• Sentencing Principles
• Pretrial Disclosure

Osadolor v Uganda

Osadolor v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 138 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 96 (31 August 2023)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal 138 of 2022

Judge

Muwata, J

The High Court upheld convictions for computer misuse, electronic fraud, conspiracy, and unlawful stay, finding the circumstantial evidence strong and the sentence justified.

• Computer Misuse
• Electronic Fraud
• Conspiracy To Commit Felony
• Unlawful Stay
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Sentencing Principles

Kagulire & Another v Uganda

Kagulire & Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 75 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 182 (21 July 2023)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal 75 of 2022

Judge

Mutonyi, J

The appeal was allowed because the trial Chief Magistrate erred in law and fact by admitting and relying on electronic evidence and exhibits obtained in violation of Section 28 of the Computer Misuse Act, which mandates a search warrant for seizure of computer systems. The prosecution failed to prove all essential ingredients of the offences beyond reasonable doubt, relying on insufficient, uncorroborated, and speculative evidence. No technical evidence was adduced to demonstrate actual interception or fraudulent use of international calls, nor was there proof of financial loss or tax evasion…

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• Computer Misuse Act
• Search And Seizure
• Admissibility Of Evidence
• Electronic Fraud
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Circumstantial Evidence

Sserunkuuma v Uganda

Sserunkuuma v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 9 of 2019) [2019] UGSC 101 (20 November 2019)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Criminal Application 9 of 2019

Judge

Mwondha, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda granted Sserunkuuma Edrisa bail pending appeal, finding he was a first offender with substantial sureties and a fixed abode.

• Bail Pending Appeal
• Theft
• Electronic Fraud
• Unauthorised Access
• Conspiracy To Commit Felony
• Bail-pending-appeal

Ssegujja Danny & Another v Uganda

Ssegujja Danny & Another v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application No. 05 of 2019) [2019] UGSC 57 (31 October 2019)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 05 of 2019

Judge

Nshimye, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the applicants had established an arguable case, particularly regarding the legality of their sentences, and that their appeal was not frivolous. The applicants demonstrated fixed places of abode, provided substantial sureties, and had previously complied with bail conditions for four years without incident. However, the court recognized the serious economic consequences of the offences and the risk posed by the applicants' technical knowledge. Balancing these factors, the court reluctantly granted bail on strict conditions, including substantial cash bail, sureti…

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• Bail Pending Appeal
• Embezzlement
• Electronic Fraud
• Theft
• Conspiracy To Commit Felony
• Unauthorized Access

Uganda v Nsubuga

Uganda v Nsubuga (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 23 (7 February 2018)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

Ugandan High Court decision on URA cybercrime allegations: A1 and A4 were convicted on computer misuse and customs-related counts, while A2 and A3 were acquitted.

• Computer Misuse
• Electronic Fraud
• Unauthorized Access
• Customs Evasion
• Digital Evidence
• Cybercrime

Hesse v Senyonga

Hesse v Senyonga (Civil Suit No. 612 of 2014) [2015] UGCommC 90 (25 June 2015)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 612 of 2014

Commercial fraud case over diverted safari funds and hacked email accounts; court awarded limited damages against selected defendants and dismissed the rest.

• Electronic Fraud
• Money Had And Received
• Default Judgment
• Authentication Of Evidence
• Exemplary Damages
• Commercial-fraud