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Wafula Mukasa Samuel v Peter Buchunju and Others (Civil Appeal No. 0021 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 431 (29 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove ownership on a balance of probabilities and that the magistrate had properly evaluated the evidence.
Kasekende George v Sanya Charles (Civil Appeal 33 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 69 (21 May 2025)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, set aside the lower court’s judgment, and held that the respondent had not proved a lawful Kibanja interest or valid authority to sell.
Nkizimana Sula and Others v Sserwadda John Mary (Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 558 (21 May 2025)
The appeal succeeded because the respondent failed to discharge the burden of proof that the cattle which destroyed his crops belonged to the appellants. The trial magistrate erroneously relied on photographs that were not tendered as evidence and failed to ascertain distinguishing features of the cattle to establish ownership. The oral evidence presented did not sufficiently identify the appellants' cattle as the culprits, and the evidence of a third party, Kakande, was not properly considered. The trial magistrate also improperly adduced her own evidence in judgment. Consequently, the appel…
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Birungi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 341 of 2016) [2025] UGCA 144 (20 May 2025)
Court of Appeal upheld a rape conviction and 20 years 2 months’ imprisonment, finding the evidence coherent, identification reliable, and the sentence not excessive.
Settuba v Sserunkuma (Civil Appeal 21 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 285 (12 May 2025)
The High Court allowed a land appeal after finding the trial court relied on unrecorded locus in quo observations, set aside the judgment, and ordered a retrial.
Kakooza v Mayanja (Civil Appeal 5 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 204 (20 April 2025)
The court found that the Appellant failed to prove ownership of the suit Kibanja on the balance of probabilities. The evidence presented by the Appellant was inconsistent and contradicted by documentary and testimonial evidence, including local council confirmation of the Respondent's long-term occupation and ownership. The Appellant's documents did not sufficiently describe the land in dispute, and his testimony was inconsistent regarding dates and boundaries. The Respondent's occupation was corroborated by local authorities and unchallenged documentary evidence. The court held that the burd…
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Kaboggoza v Bangi (Civil Appeal 19 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 206 (20 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over cohabitation property, finding it had jurisdiction and that the respondent solely owned the Ssembabule property.
Ssenkandwa v Mwalimu and Others (Civil Appeal 33 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 218 (20 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over alleged trespass on land, finding the appellant failed to prove unlawful entry or the extent of encroachment.
Kikafunda Alex v Ferestus Joy Bajooiyi (Civil Appeal 25 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 348 (10 April 2025)
The High Court found that both the appellant and respondent have interests in the Suitland, with the respondent having a greater share based on corroborated evidence of purchase, occupation, and family ties. The trial Magistrate erred by failing to recognize the appellant's interest in the property and by not adequately guiding the unrepresented appellant regarding his right to testify. The evidence supported that the respondent is entitled to three quarters of the Suitland, including her house, while the appellant is entitled to one quarter, including his house. The pecuniary jurisdiction ar…
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Uganda v Odongo Tonny (HCT-CR-SC-155 OF 2020) [2025] UGHC 174 (10 April 2025)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Odongo Tonny of aggravated defilement and sentenced him to 16 years, 3 months, and 24 days' imprisonment.
