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Okitela Joseph v Opoli Patrick (Civil Appeal No.14O of 2013) [2025] UGCA 245 (21 July 2025)
Second appeal struck out as incompetent because the grounds were vague and factual, contrary to the rules and limits on second appeals.
Wamboya Abdu Gafuli and Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 029 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 455 (26 June 2025)
The High Court upheld convictions for threatening violence, found the trial court had territorial jurisdiction, and ordered the sentence file forwarded for confirmation.
Ndyamuhaaki v Ninsiima and Another (HCT-01-LD-CA-0058-2017) [2025] UGHC 442 (11 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over competing land sale agreements, finding the appellant lacked capacity to contract and had not pleaded fraud.
Okello Newton and Others v Angia Ogola (Civil Appeal 16 of 2018) [2025] UGHC 382 (4 June 2025)
The High Court partly allowed a land appeal, setting aside orders over the whole suit land and protecting only the portion proved by the respondent.
Onen v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 214 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 139 (14 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal struck out this criminal appeal as incompetent because the notice was filed out of time without leave, and the grounds were not concise.
Katabalwa v Uganda (Criminal Appeals 73 of 2019 & 312 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 97 (10 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial Judge properly evaluated the evidence, and any inconsistencies regarding the timing and source of information about the offence were minor and did not undermine the credibility of the victim or the prosecution's case. The medical evidence corroborated the occurrence of a sexual act, and the defence of impotence was not substantiated. The trial Judge considered both aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing, including the age difference, breach of trust, and the Appellant's personal circumstances. The sentence of 32 years and 6 months was within…
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Kayiya v Musenero (Civil Appeal 17 of 2020) [2025] UGHC 126 (24 March 2025)
High Court appeal over ownership of disputed family land in Iganga dismissed. The court upheld the respondent’s title, found the appellant a trespasser, and awarded costs.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited v Kisembo (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 155 of 2023) [2025] UGIC 26 (5 March 2025)
The Industrial Court dismissed Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd’s application for leave to appeal, holding that it failed to identify specific questions of fact requiring review.
Bakirana v Kiiza (HCT-01-LD-CV-CA 32 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 132 (28 February 2025)
The appeal failed because the appellants' claim was based on a will that was neither pleaded nor produced in court, contrary to the requirements of the Evidence Act and established case law. Oral testimony about the will was inadmissible and insufficient to prove their claim to the suit land. The respondent's evidence was consistent with her pleadings and supported by documentary proof of letters of administration and inventory, establishing her entitlement as beneficiary of her late father's estate. The trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and did not rely on irregular evidence f…
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Rugogamu v Erineo (Civil Appeal 58 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 48 (14 February 2025)
Second appeal over ownership of Plot 6A at Kajaho trading centre was dismissed because the appellant raised factual issues and new arguments not open on second appeal.
