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Uganda v Nkurunziza alias Bebe and 3 Others (Criminal Session Case 209 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1144 (4 October 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Hoima convicted A2 and A4 for murder, finding they participated in an assault that led to the death of Rujungana Moses.
Uganda v Nabukenya and Others (HCT-17-CR-SC-0124-2024) [2024] UGHC 1247 (28 August 2024)
The High Court found the death of Vicent Kato was unlawfully caused, but acquitted the accused because participation and malice aforethought were not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Isabirye (Criminal Session Case 63 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 135 (19 July 2023)
The High Court of Uganda acquitted Isabirye Malik of murder, finding proof of death, unlawfulness, and malice aforethought, but no evidence linking him to the killing.
Uganda v Isabirye (Criminal Session Case 63 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 171 (19 July 2023)
The High Court of Uganda acquitted Isabirye Malik of murder after finding no proof linking him to the deceased’s death, despite evidence of unlawful killing.
Uganda vs Ekinu Julius (Criminal High Court Session 125 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 29 (3 January 2023)
The High Court of Uganda acquitted Ekinu Julius of murder after finding that, although the death and unlawful killing were proved, the prosecution failed to link him to the death beyond reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Luluja (Criminal Case No. 113 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCRD 35 (10 September 2013)
The court found that the prosecution proved all four ingredients of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The death of Achirochan was established by eyewitness testimony and the postmortem report. The death was unlawful, as none of the legal exceptions applied. Malice aforethought was inferred from the use of a sharp object (knife), the targeting of vital organs, and the accused's conduct after the offence. The accused admitted being at the scene and his subsequent flight was inconsistent with innocence. The court dismissed the accused's account as untruthful and found him guilty of murder. The sen…
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Uganda v Okot & Ors (Criminal Case No. 0029 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCRD 39 (10 September 2013)
The court found that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt all four ingredients of murder. Medical evidence established the death and its unlawful causation. The nature of the injuries and weapons used supported an inference of malice aforethought. Eyewitness testimony placed the accused at the scene as an active participant in the assault leading to death. The accused's own admissions under cross-examination corroborated his presence and involvement. The court rejected the defence's argument of mob action as insufficient to negate individual criminal responsibility. The context…
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Uganda v Murindwa & Anor (Hct-05-cr-sc-148-2006) [2009] UGHC 236 (31 March 2009)
The court found that the prosecution proved all elements of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The deceased was confirmed dead by asphyxia due to strangulation, which was unlawful and demonstrated malice aforethought. The accused was last seen with the deceased, and circumstantial evidence—including the matchbox and Fanta bottle linked to the accused, the scene of struggle, and the accused's inconsistent defence—pointed irresistibly to his participation. The court found the defence's explanations to be incredible and full of lies, and the prosecution's evidence, especially the testimony of PW2,…
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Uganda v Magigu Isabirye and Others (HCT-03-CR-SC-0209 of 2003) [2003] UGHC 15 (1 October 2003)
High Court of Uganda convicted Magigu Isabirye of murder and sentenced him to death, while acquitting four co-accused for lack of proof.
