Uganda Case Law

Masika Fina & 2 Others v Uganda

Masika Fina & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeals No. 221 & 227 of 2017) [2020] UGCA 2034 (10 March 2020)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeals No. 221 & 227 of 2017

Judge

Kakuru, JA, Madrama, JA, Egonda-Ntende, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellants participated in the murder of Derrick Coggon. The evidence relied upon by the trial judge, including alleged threats and circumstantial evidence, was either hearsay, uncorroborated, or insufficient to establish guilt. The court emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution and that circumstantial evidence must exclude any reasonable hypothesis of innocence. The investigation was found to be inadequate, with alternative leads not pursued and critical evidence not substanti…

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• Murder
• Conspiracy To Murder
• Burden Of Proof
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Joint Offenders
• Evaluation Of Evidence

Uganda v Bagyenda & 2 Others

Uganda v Bagyenda & 2 Others (Criminal Session 482 of 2017) [2020] UGHCCRD 166 (17 February 2020)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session 482 of 2017

Judge

Kazibwe, J

The High Court convicted three accused persons of murdering Twijukye Enid, rejecting a diminished-responsibility defence and upholding confession evidence and joint participation.

• Murder
• Mental State Defence
• Joint Offenders
• Malice Aforethought
• Confession Evidence
• Burden Of Proof

Uganda v Endrio & Ors

Uganda v Endrio & Ors (Criminal Sessions Case No. 172 of 2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 185 (15 October 2018)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Sessions Case No. 172 of 2016

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court at Gulu convicted Endrio Rose and Oling Rufino of murdering three people by poisoning food, and sentenced each to life imprisonment on all counts.

• Murder
• Homicide
• Malice Aforethought
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Joint Offenders

Uganda v Kiwanuka & Ors

Uganda v Kiwanuka & Ors (Criminal Session Case No. 27 of 2013) [2015] UGHCCRD 50 (8 December 2015)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 27 of 2013

Judge

Murangira, J

The High Court convicted three accused persons of aggravated robbery after finding that the prosecution proved theft, violence with deadly weapons, and identification beyond reasonable doubt.

• Aggravated Robbery
• Burden Of Proof
• Identification Evidence
• Joint Offenders
• Use Of Deadly Weapon
• Aggravated-robbery

Uganda v Acema & Ors

Uganda v Acema & Ors (Criminal Session Case No.38 of 2012) [2015] UGHCCRD 454 (3 December 2015)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session Case No.38 of 2012

Judge

Murangira, J

The High Court of Uganda convicted four accused of aggravated robbery, finding the prosecution proved theft, use of deadly weapons, and participation.

• Aggravated Robbery
• Use Of Deadly Weapon
• Burden Of Proof
• Joint Offenders
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Aggravated-robbery

Uganda v Bakubye Muzamir & Anor (HCT-00-CR-SC-0399 of 2010)

Uganda v Bakubye Muzamir & Anor (HCT-00-CR-SC-0399 of 2010) [2012] UGHC 70 (19 April 2012)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-00-CR-SC-0399 of 2010

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Bakubye Muzamir and Tamale Musa jointly planned and executed the murder of Semakula Moses in Tanzania, motivated by the intent to rob him of his property. The confessions of both accused, though retracted and repudiated, were materially corroborated by independent evidence, including passport entries, witness testimony, and recovery of stolen vehicles. The nature of the attack—repeated blows to the deceased's head with a lethal metallic bar—demonstrated malice aforethought. Both accused participated in the murder, either…

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• Murder
• Aggravated Robbery
• Confession Evidence
• Joint Offenders
• Sentencing Principles

Uganda v Odeke & 2 Others

Uganda v Odeke & 2 Others (Criminal Session 179 of 2007) [2011] UGHC 187 (22 November 2011)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session 179 of 2007

Judge

Akiiki-Kiiza, J

The High Court of Uganda convicted three accused of murder, relying on voluntary confessions, supporting witness evidence, and circumstantial proof, and sentenced each to 25 years.

• Murder
• Confession Evidence
• Corroboration
• Sentencing Principles
• Land Disputes
• Joint Offenders

Egaru and Another v Uganda

Egaru and Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 25 of 2007) [2011] UGCA 12 (18 May 2011)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 25 of 2007

Judge

Kavuma, JA, Nshimye, JA, Kasule, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld murder convictions based on identification, a corroborated dying declaration, and rejected alibi evidence, but substituted death sentences with 40 years’ imprisonment each.

• Murder
• Voice Identification
• Dying Declaration
• Alibi
• Sentencing
• Joint Offenders

Uganda v Kabalebe Yusuf

Uganda v Kabalebe Yusuf (Criminal Session Case No. 23 of 2003) (Criminal Session Case No. 23 of 2003) [2003] UGHC 62 (4 June 2003)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 23 of 2003

The High Court of Uganda acquitted the accused of aggravated robbery but convicted him of attempted robbery, finding theft was not completed and sentenced him to seven years.

• Attempted Robbery
• Use Of Deadly Weapon
• Joint Offenders
• Burden Of Proof
• Attempted-robbery
• Aggravated-robbery