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Criminal Law [2022] UGHCACD 10

Akujjo v Uganda

Akujjo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 6 of 2022) [2022] UGHCACD 10 (7 December 2022)

The High Court dismissed Akujjo Rose Mary’s criminal appeal, upheld her embezzlement conviction and four-year sentence, and confirmed the ten-year public office bar.

  • Embezzlement
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Sentencing
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Criminal Law [2022] UGHCACD 7

Uganda v Agaba (Session Case 1 of 2021)

Uganda v Agaba (Session Case 1 of 2021) [2022] UGHCACD 7 (2 December 2022)

The High Court convicted Edgar Gerald Agaba on two counts of abuse of office, three counts of causing financial loss, and three counts of embezzlement.

  • Abuse Of Office
  • Causing Financial Loss
  • Embezzlement
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Government Fraud
  • Misappropriation Of Funds
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Criminal Law [2020] UGHCACD 7

Uganda v Namiro

Uganda v Namiro (Criminal Appeal No. 16 of 2019) [2020] UGHCACD 7 (8 June 2020)

The High Court allowed Uganda's appeal on abuse of office, holding that prejudice under section 11(1) extends to any other person. It quashed the influence peddling conviction.

  • Abuse Of Office
  • Influence Peddling
  • Land Registration Irregularities
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Abuse-of-office
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Criminal Law [2018] UGHCACD 7

Ssenyonjo v Uganda

Ssenyonjo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 7 of 2018) [2018] UGHCACD 7 (27 July 2018)

The High Court upheld the conviction of a land management officer for soliciting and receiving gratification and abuse of office in a land conversion matter.

  • Corruption Offences
  • Abuse Of Office
  • Gratification
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Anti-corruption
  • Abuse-of-office
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Criminal Law [2017] UGHCACD 2

Bwambale v Uganda

Bwambale v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 11 of 2016) [2017] UGHCACD 2 (15 June 2017)

The court found that the appellant, as the officer in charge of the URA Pallisa station, received funds from taxpayers, issued receipts bearing his name, and failed to bank the funds as required by URA procedures. The receipts were not reflected in the official cash book or bank statements, and several fell outside the official serial ranges issued to the station. The evidence of multiple witnesses, including taxpayers and URA staff, corroborated that the appellant received the funds and issued the receipts. The appellant's explanations regarding the automated system and the genuineness of th…

  • Embezzlement
  • Abuse Of Office
  • Forgery Of Documents
  • Tax Evasion
  • Public Officer Misconduct
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Criminal Law [2016] UGHCACD 3

Malambala & Anor v Uganda (HCT-00-AC-CN 27 of 2015)

Malambala & Anor v Uganda (HCT-00-AC-CN 27 of 2015) [2016] UGHCACD 3 (11 April 2016)

The High Court upheld convictions of two police officers for soliciting and receiving gratification linked to irregular promotions, rejecting a loan-repayment defence.

  • Corruption Offences
  • Gratification
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Police Promotions
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Corruption-offences
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Criminal Law [2015] UGHCCRD 444

Uganda v Etyang (Crim. Case No. 0006 of 2014)

Uganda v Etyang (Crim. Case No. 0006 of 2014) [2015] UGHCCRD 444 (28 October 2015)

The High Court convicted Etyang Martin of embezzlement and false accounting over Office of the Prime Minister funds for a Karamoja district meeting.

  • Embezzlement
  • False Accounting
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Theft Of Public Funds
  • Forensic Document Examination
  • False-accounting
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Criminal Law [2015] UGHCCRD 46

Uganda v Nakiwuge (NO.HCT-00-AC-SC -0015-2014)

Uganda v Nakiwuge (NO.HCT-00-AC-SC -0015-2014) [2015] UGHCCRD 46 (8 July 2015)

The court found that the accused was a public officer employed by the Government of Uganda, regardless of the source of her salary. The prosecution proved that funds were advanced to the accused for specific government activities, but the evidence, including testimony from witnesses and forensic document analysis, established that the activities did not occur and the accountabilities were false. The accused authored or procured the creation of false documents, including forged receipts and attendance lists, and knowingly submitted them to her superiors. The court rejected the defense's argume…

  • Embezzlement
  • False Accounting
  • Forgery
  • Uttering False Documents
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Documentary Evidence
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Criminal Law [2014] UGHCACD 14

Uganda v Lugya & Anor (HCT-00-AC-SC 89 of 2012)

Uganda v Lugya & Anor (HCT-00-AC-SC 89 of 2012) [2014] UGHCACD 14 (3 November 2014)

The High Court of Uganda convicted a UBC manager and a broadcaster for abuse of office, conspiracy to defraud, and fraudulent use of electricity.

  • Abuse Of Office
  • Conspiracy To Defraud
  • Fraudulent Misappropriation
  • Misuse Of Corporate Assets
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Abuse-of-office
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Criminal Law [2014] UGHCACD 10

Mugizi v Uganda (HCT-00-AC-CN 1 of 2014)

Mugizi v Uganda (HCT-00-AC-CN 1 of 2014) [2014] UGHCACD 10 (18 August 2014)

The High Court upheld Mugizi Leonard’s corruption conviction, finding that evidence of solicitation and receipt of gratification was proved and dismissal the appeal.

  • Corruption Offences
  • Public Officer Misconduct
  • Evidence Evaluation
  • Bribery
  • Criminal Appeal Procedure
  • Corruption-offences
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