Uganda Case Law

Twongo v Uganda

Twongo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 34 of 2018) [2024] UGSC 48 (13 December 2024)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 34 of 2018

Judge

Tuhaise, JSC, Mike Chibita, JSC, Stephen Musota, JSC, Madrama , JSC, Catherine Bamugemereire, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the conviction of the appellant for murder was unsafe due to significant gaps in the prosecution's evidence. The identification of the appellant relied solely on a single witness whose testimony was not corroborated by contemporaneous police records or other witnesses. The absence of key witnesses, such as Emmanuel Muhenda and Othembi, and the failure to produce the original police file or prior statements, undermined the reliability of the prosecution's case. The court held that the conditions for safe identification were not met, and the evidence did not prove t…

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• Murder
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Identification Evidence
• Burden Of Proof
• Malice Aforethought
• Adverse Inference

Uganda v Makeri and 3 Others

Uganda v Makeri and 3 Others (Criminal Session 183 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCRD 15 (10 February 2021)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session 183 of 2018

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court acquitted the accused of murder after finding the prosecution proved only suspicion, not participation in the killing of the deceased.

• Murder
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Prima Facie Case
• Acquittal
• Malice Aforethought
• Criminal-law

Uganda v Sentongo Herbert & Ors (HCT-00-CR-SC-0035-2016)

Uganda v Sentongo Herbert & Ors (HCT-00-CR-SC-0035-2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 104 (17 January 2018)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

HCT-00-CR-SC-0035-2016

Judge

Musene, J

The High Court of Uganda acquitted ten accused persons of murder, finding the prosecution proved death and malice aforethought but not participation.

• Murder
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Identification Evidence
• Malice Aforethought
• Common Intention
• Circumstantial Evidence

Uganda Vs. Maganda Fred (HCT 03-CR-SC -no -0328 of 2010)

Uganda Vs. Maganda Fred (HCT 03-CR-SC -no -0328 of 2010) [2010] UGHC 137 (9 September 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT 03-CR-SC -no -0328 of 2010

The High Court of Uganda convicted Maganda Fred of rape, finding penetration, absence of consent, and identity proved beyond reasonable doubt.

• Rape
• Sexual Offences
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Medical Evidence
• Consent
• Corroboration

Lt Serwanga Juuko & Anor v Uganda

Lt Serwanga Juuko & Anor v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 97 of 2004) [2009] UGCA 18 (20 April 2009)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 97 of 2004

The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed a second criminal appeal, upholding convictions for being accessories after the fact and a six-month sentence.

• Accessory After The Fact
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Abuse Of Office
• Escape From Punishment
• Criminal-law

Uganda v Bagorogoza John & Anor (HCT-05-CR-SC-0027 of 2003)

Uganda v Bagorogoza John & Anor (HCT-05-CR-SC-0027 of 2003) [2004] UGHC 22 (12 August 2004)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-05-CR-SC-0027 of 2003

The High Court convicted Bagorogoza John of simple robbery on recent possession evidence, but acquitted Kabareebe Emmanuel for lack of proof linking him to the scene.

• Aggravated Robbery
• Proof Of Ingredients
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Recent Possession
• Alibi
• Burden Of Proof