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Wanzagiro v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 186 of 2012) [2025] UGCA 75 (11 March 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 23-year murder sentence, finding the trial judge considered remand time and mitigating factors, and that the sentence was not excessive.
Ahimbisibwe Kateregga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0439 of 2017) [2024] UGCA 341 (12 December 2024)
The Court of Appeal set aside a 27-year murder sentence imposed contrary to a plea bargain and substituted the agreed seven-year term, less remand time.
Okwero v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 115 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1191 (2 December 2024)
The court held that although the applicant demonstrated a fixed place of abode and presented substantial sureties, the gravity of the offence (murder) and the severity of the likely punishment created a significant risk of abscondment. Additionally, the applicant had not yet been committed to the High Court, investigations were ongoing, and the mandatory remand period had not elapsed, raising concerns about potential interference with witnesses and investigations. The court found that the applicant failed to satisfy the requirements for bail and that the interest of justice required the appli…
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Okwero v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 115 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1078 (2 December 2024)
The High Court at Soroti dismissed a bail application in a murder charge, finding a risk of absconding and possible interference with witnesses.
Opio v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 12 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1079 (25 November 2024)
The High Court at Soroti dismissed Opio John’s bail application in a murder case, finding risks of absconding and witness interference, and inadequate sureties.
Nsubuga and Another v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 27 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 142 (17 October 2023)
The High Court dismissed two accused persons’ bail application, finding they had not proved a fixed place of abode or suitable sureties, and noting the seriousness of the murder charge.
Kasirye v Uganda (HCT-00-CR-CM 55 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCRD 65 (9 April 2022)
The court held that while the applicant has a fixed place of abode and presented a substantial surety, the presence of only one surety in a serious offence such as murder is insufficient to ensure compliance with bail conditions and to monitor the accused. The court was not convinced that the applicant would not abscond or interfere with witnesses, especially given the gravity of the offence, the applicant's influence in the community, and the circumstances of the alleged crime. The court exercised its discretion to deny bail, finding that the applicant had not satisfied the requirements for…
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Private Sserwadda v Uganda (HCT-00-CR-CM 252 of 2021) [2021] UGHCCRD 45 (30 May 2021)
The High Court of Uganda denied bail to a murder accused, finding no proved exceptional illness, inadequate sureties, and a risk of witness interference.
Atwijyukire Miria & Another v Uganda (Criminal Application No.79 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 7 (24 January 2020)
The High Court of Uganda at Mbarara denied bail pending trial to two murder accused, finding that family land wrangles made release risky.
Mujuni Benard v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 102 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 18 (24 January 2020)
While the applicant is constitutionally entitled to apply for bail and has presented substantial sureties and a fixed place of abode, the gravity of the offence of murder and the attendant risk of absconding outweigh the presumption of innocence and the right to bail. The court is not satisfied that the applicant will not abscond, especially given the unexplained circumstances surrounding the death and the fact that the applicant was the last person seen with the deceased. Therefore, the application for bail is declined and dismissed.
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