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Uganda v Nakaweesi Jane and Others (Criminal Session No. 191 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 499 (10 July 2025)
The High Court acquitted Ssengabi Ronald of aggravated robbery after finding the prosecution failed to prove use of a deadly weapon or his participation beyond reasonable doubt.
Uganda v Mbaju Stephen and Masereka Moris (Criminal Sessions Case 96 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 392 (15 May 2025)
The High Court convicted both accused of aggravated robbery, finding they jointly attacked the victim with a panga and stole his property.
Mayinja Peter & 7 Others V Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 278 of 2017) [2019] UGCA 2020 (13 September 2019)
The Court found that the prosecution proved all the ingredients of aggravated robbery against the appellant: theft was established through eyewitness testimony, violence and use of deadly weapons were confirmed by medical and witness evidence, and the appellant's participation was corroborated by his arrest at the scene. The absence of direct testimony from the victim regarding the stolen money did not negate the offence, as circumstantial and supporting evidence sufficed. On sentencing, the Court held that while the trial judge considered aggravating and mitigating factors, the sentence of 2…
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Uganda v Salabwa & Anor (Htc-00-cr-sc-0791--2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 106 (16 May 2018)
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that William Salabwa and Mugerwa Vincent participated in the killing of Mutabazi Enock. The evidence presented by the prosecution was riddled with material contradictions, particularly in the testimony of key witnesses, and was inconsistent with police statements recorded contemporaneously with the incident. Defence evidence, including independent witnesses, suggested that the fatal injury may have been inflicted by a policeman during a chaotic confrontation. The prosecution did not establish the requisite mens rea o…
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Uganda v Alijuna Matia (Criminal Case No. 0131 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCRD 34 (10 September 2013)
The High Court acquitted Alijuna Matia and Tweheyo Semei of manslaughter after finding no prima facie evidence linking them to the death.
