Uganda Case Law

Uganda v Ndyabutono

Uganda v Ndyabutono (Criminal Session 129 of 2017) [2021] UGHCCRD 16 (4 March 2021)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session 129 of 2017

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused participated in the aggravated robbery. Contradictions in witness testimony regarding the identification of the accused, the absence of an identification parade, and the initial police report naming only unidentified assailants undermined the prosecution's case on direct involvement. However, the accused was found in possession of a phone recently stolen during the robbery. His explanation for possession—that he bought it from a stranger known only as 'King'—was deemed unsatisfactory, especially as h…

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• Aggravated Robbery
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Doctrine Of Recent Possession
• Identification Evidence
• Burden Of Proof

Lubega v Uganda

Lubega v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 24 of 2019) [2020] UGHCACD 11 (28 August 2020)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 24 of 2019

Judge

Okuo-Kajuga, J

The High Court set aside Lubega Stevenson’s embezzlement convictions, substituted a conviction for receiving stolen property, upheld a one-year sentence already served, and set aside compensation.

• Embezzlement
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Burden Of Proof
• Contradictory Evidence
• Compensation Orders
• Receiving-stolen-property

Uganda V Obua Polycap & Another

Uganda V Obua Polycap & Another (Criminal Session Case No. 0454 of 2015) [2019] UGHC 3 (27 June 2019)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 0454 of 2015

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court convicted one accused of simple robbery and the other of receiving stolen property, but not aggravated robbery, after finding no proven deadly weapon.

• Robbery
• Aggravated Robbery
• Doctrine Of Recent Possession
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Aggravated-robbery

Uganda v Kalumba 2 Ors

Uganda v Kalumba 2 Ors (Criminal Case 8 of 2014) [2015] UGHCACD 1 (15 January 2015)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Case 8 of 2014

The court found that A1, as a teller, fraudulently posted fictitious credits to Global Research Network's account, as evidenced by transaction records, CCTV footage, and his own admissions regarding the postings. The circumstantial evidence, including his exclusive access to the cabin during the relevant period and absence of external interference, established his criminal responsibility beyond reasonable doubt. A2, as branch manager, knowingly authorized the withdrawal of 300,000,000 UGX in breach of bank policy, splitting cheques to evade authorization limits, and sought confirmation only a…

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• Causing Financial Loss
• Theft
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Conspiracy To Defraud
• Bank Fraud
• Computer Fraud

Muwonge & Ors v Uganda

Muwonge & Ors v Uganda (Criminal Appeal Nos.61 of 2013, (muwonge Abdu –vs- Uganda); 65 of 2013 (tebusweke –vs- Uganda); 68 of 2013 (mubiru Ali –vs- Uganda)) [2014] UGHCCRD 109 (30 May 2014)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal Nos.61 of 2013, (muwonge Abdu –vs- Uganda); 65 of 2013 (tebusweke –vs- Uganda); 68 of 2013 (mubiru Ali –vs- Uganda)

Judge

Murangira, J

The High Court upheld convictions for receiving stolen property but reduced each appellant’s sentence from 10 years to 2 years after finding the original sentence excessive.

• Receiving Stolen Property
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Sentencing Principles
• Chain Of Custody
• Admissibility Of Evidence
• Receiving-stolen-property

Uganda v Obicho

Uganda v Obicho (Criminal Session Case No. 155 of 1994) [1994] UGHCCRD 25 (15 September 1994)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 155 of 1994

Judge

Engwau, J

The High Court convicted the accused of receiving or retaining stolen property after applying recent possession. He was acquitted of robbery and murder.

• Robbery
• Recent Possession
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Use Of Deadly Weapon
• Identification Evidence
• Recent-possession

Uganda v No. RA 25721 cpl. Mukasa

Uganda v No. RA 25721 cpl. Mukasa (Criminal Session Case 289 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 66 (17 August 1993)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case 289 of 1992

Judges

GM OKELLO, J

The High Court of Uganda convicted the accused as a receiver of a stolen bicycle with knowledge of the theft, applying recent possession evidence.

• Aggravated Robbery
• Recent Possession
• Identification Evidence
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Recent-possession
• Receiving-stolen-property

Uganda v Businge

Uganda v Businge (Criminal Session Case 159 of 1991) [1993] UGHC 77 (23 February 1993)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case 159 of 1991

Judge

Kireju, J

At sentencing, the High Court of Uganda cautioned a first-time offender convicted of receiving stolen property, citing lengthy remand, poor health, and mitigation.

• Receiving Stolen Property
• Sentencing Principles
• First Offender
• Remand Period
• Mitigating Circumstances
• Receiving-stolen-property

Omolo v Uganda

Omolo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 1/93) [1993] UGHCCRD 14 (12 February 1993)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 1/93

Judge

Engwau, J

Criminal appeal overturning a conviction for receiving stolen property after the court found the prosecution had not proved knowledge that the goods were stolen.

• Receiving Stolen Property
• Burden Of Proof
• Admissibility Of Evidence
• Receiving-stolen-property
• Criminal-appeals
• Burden-of-proof

Uganda v Bweyale and Another

Uganda v Bweyale and Another (Criminal Session Case 43 of 89) [1990] UGHC 25 (10 August 1990)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case 43 of 89

Judge

Mukanza, J

The High Court acquitted the accused of murder and robbery, but convicted them of receiving stolen property after finding the bicycles in their possession.

• Receiving Stolen Property
• Doctrine Of Recent Possession
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Robbery
• Murder
• Sentencing Principles