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Uganda v Tabu (Criminal High Court Session 131 of 2019) [2022] UGHCCRD 3 (17 February 2022)
The High Court found a prima facie case of rape and ruled that the accused must defend himself after circumstantial, medical, and identification evidence.
Uganda v Kakande Alias Ojara (Criminal Sessions Case No. 273 of 2015) [2019] UGHCCRD 30 (30 May 2019)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Kakande Mike alias Ojara of aggravated defilement, finding the victim was under 18, the act occurred, identity was proved, and he was HIV positive.
William v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 016/2016) [2018] AfCHPR 76 (21 September 2018)
The Court found that the applicant's right to a fair trial under Article 7(1)(c) of the African Charter was violated by the respondent State's failure to provide legal aid, failure to ensure the appearance and hearing of defence witnesses, and by convicting the applicant on the basis of insufficient and contradictory evidence. The Court held that the applicant had exhausted local remedies, as constitutional petitions are extraordinary and not required to be exhausted, and the application was filed within a reasonable time given the applicant's indigence and incarceration. The Court determined…
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Uganda v Kamba & Anor (HCT-01-CR-SC-0019 OF 2015) [2018] UGHCCRD 136 (13 April 2018)
The High Court at Fort Portal found no case to answer in a murder charge, holding that the prosecution failed to link the accused to the deceased’s death.
Uganda v Byaruhanga (Criminal Session No. 0010 of 2010) [2013] UGHCCRD 63 (16 October 2013)
The High Court held that the prosecution failed to make out a prima facie case in a murder trial, finding a gap between the accused’s alleged assault and the fatal injuries.
Uganda v Beinomugisha Gerald (High Court Criminal Session Case No. 57 of 2008) (High Court Criminal Session Case No. 57 of 2008) [2008] UGHC 35 (4 September 2008)
The court found that the prosecution proved the death of Kyomukama Dinavence beyond reasonable doubt through medical and witness evidence. The death was unlawful, not accidental or excusable. Malice aforethought was inferred from the multiple deep cut wounds on the head and neck, indicating intent to kill. The participation of Beinomugisha Gerald was established by the dying declaration of the deceased, identification by voice by her daughter, and circumstantial evidence including the accused's absence from the house and subsequent discovery in the bush with a blood-stained panga. The defence…
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Kenfreight (U) Ltd v Ken Enterprises (U) Ltd & Anor (HCT-00-CC-CS 464 of 2003) [2006] UGCommC 34 (26 July 2006)
Commercial dispute over unpaid clearing and forwarding invoices. The High Court found most charges proved and entered judgment for the plaintiff for US$8,516.16.
Uganda v Apunyo Hudson (Criminal Session Case No.7 of 2004) [2004] UGHC 52 (28 July 2004)
The High Court acquitted Apunyo Hudson of defilement after finding the prosecution proved intercourse and participation, but not that the complainant was under 18.
Uganda v Ubi Isaac (High Court Civil Suit No.26 of 2004) [2004] UGHC 55 (27 May 2004)
The High Court convicted Ubi Isaac of defilement, finding the complainant was under 18, sexual intercourse occurred, and he was positively identified.
Uganda v Asiimwe Christopher (HCT-00-CR-SC-0119 of 2001) (HCT-00-CR-SC-0119 of 2001) [2003] UGHC 6 (22 January 2003)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Asiimwe Christopher of rape, finding the complainant credible and the evidence of struggle, bite injury, and medical findings sufficient.
