Uganda Case Law

Otim v Uganda

Otim v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 240 of 2020) [2024] UGCA 50 (23 February 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 240 of 2020

Judge

Cheborion-Barishaki, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant kidnapped the victim with intent to murder, relying on circumstantial evidence, the 'last seen doctrine', and the presumption under section 243(2) of the Penal Code Act. The evidence showed the victim was last seen at the appellant's home, her clothes were recovered there, and the appellant failed to explain her disappearance. The confession to PW1, though treated with caution, was corroborated by other evidence. The trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and applied the correct legal pri…

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• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Confession Evidence
• Sentencing Guidelines

Nuuhu v Uganda

Nuuhu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2004) [2005] UGSC 31 (4 November 2005)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 3 of 2004

Judge

Odoki, CJ, Oder, JSC, Tsekooko, JSC, Karokora, JSC, Kanyeihamba, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda upheld a kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder conviction, rejected the alibi defence, and dismissed the appeal.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Defence Of Alibi
• Corroboration Of Evidence
• Severity Of Sentence
• Presumption Of Intent
• Identification Evidence

Nuuhu v Uganda

Nuuhu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2004) [2005] UGSC 32 (4 November 2005)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 3 of 2004

Judge

Odoki, CJ, Oder, JSC, Tsekooko, JSC, Karokora, JSC, Kanyeihamba, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed a criminal appeal over kidnapping with intent to murder, upholding the conviction, sentence, and rejection of an alibi.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Burden Of Proof
• Corroboration Of Evidence
• Defence Of Alibi
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder
• Alibi-defence

Nuuhi Asuman Kibuuka v Uganda

Nuuhi Asuman Kibuuka v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2004) [2005] UGSC 35 (4 November 2005)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2004

Judge

Karokora, J, Oder, J, Odoki, CJ, Tsekooko, J

The Supreme Court of Uganda upheld a kidnapping with intent to murder conviction, rejected the alibi and sentence challenge, and dismissed the appeal.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Burden Of Proof
• Alibi Defence
• Corroboration Of Evidence
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder
• Alibi-defence

Sebuliba v Uganda (Crim Appeal No. 54 of 2002)

Sebuliba v Uganda (Crim Appeal No. 54 of 2002) [2004] UGCA 17 (20 July 2004)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Crim Appeal No. 54 of 2002

Judge

Byamugisha, JA, Engwau, JA, Kitumba, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence, including the identification by PW1 and corroboration by PW4, and correctly rejected the defence of alibi based on inconsistencies and lack of credible support. The appellant's conduct after the incident further supported the prosecution's case. The sentence of twenty years imprisonment was deemed lawful and not excessive, given the seriousness of the offence and the maximum penalty prescribed by law. The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed in its entirety.

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• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Identification By Single Witness
• Defence Of Alibi
• Sentencing Guidelines

Uganda v Olobo

Uganda v Olobo (Criminal Session Case 429 of 1995) [1996] UGHC 18 (29 July 1996)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case 429 of 1995

Judges

GM OKELLO, J

The High Court of Uganda convicted Deo Olobo of kidnapping with intent to murder, rejecting his compulsion defence and sentencing him to four years’ imprisonment.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Burden Of Proof
• Defence Of Compulsion
• Assessment Of Evidence
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder
• Burden-of-proof

Bamutiire & 2 Others v Uganda

Bamutiire & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 5 of 1993) [1994] UGSC 26 (17 May 1994)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 5 of 1993

Judge

Manyindo, DCJ, Oder, JSC, Platt, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda quashed a kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder conviction, substituted kidnapping with intent to confine, and ordered the appellants’ release.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Kidnapping With Intent To Confine
• Sentencing Discretion
• Remand Periods
• Delay In Trial
• Criminal-law

Uganda v Isibira

Uganda v Isibira (Criminal Session No. 270/91) [1993] UGHCCRD 18 (10 August 1993)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session No. 270/91

Judge

Engwau, J

The High Court of Uganda convicted Robert Isibira of kidnapping with intent to murder, finding he helped seize and lead away Martin Oculuma with armed rebels.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Burden Of Proof
• Presumption Of Death
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder
• Criminal-evidence

Masereka v Uganda

Masereka v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 5 of 1991) [1992] UGSC 12 (18 December 1992)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 5 of 1991

Judge

Manyindo, DCJ, Platt, JSC, Seaton, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda quashed Masereka’s murder and kidnapping convictions, finding the murder evidence unsafe and the identification evidence unreliable.

• Murder
• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Identification Evidence
• Alternative Charges
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder
• Identification-evidence

Uganda v Fili Yofesi

Uganda v Fili Yofesi (Criminal Session 100 of 1990) [1991] UGHC 30 (29 August 1991)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session 100 of 1990

Judge

Mukanza, J

The High Court convicted Fili Yofesi of kidnapping with intent to murder, but acquitted him on two murder counts for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Murder Charge
• Burden Of Proof
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder