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Uganda v Cheptoek Kevin (Criminal Session 307 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 451 (24 June 2025)
High Court acquitted Cheptoek Kevin of rape after finding the prosecution proved intercourse and lack of consent, but not his identity as the perpetrator.
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.
Odaga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 494 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 138 (14 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld Odaga Isaka’s conviction for aggravated robbery, finding the identification evidence reliable, the alibi displaced, and the sentence not excessive.
Uganda v Mumbere Brian and Zamali Peter (Criminal Sessions Case 182 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 390 (6 May 2025)
The High Court acquitted two accused of aggravated robbery, finding inconsistencies in witness evidence, weak identification, and no reliable link between injuries and the alleged robbery.
Uganda v Odaga (HCT-CR-SC-0127 OF 2020) [2025] UGHC 147 (4 April 2025)
The prosecution proved the death of Oleno Tom Richard, its unlawful nature, and the existence of malice aforethought through medical and circumstantial evidence. However, the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Odaga Samuel participated in the assault that led to the death. The only direct evidence implicating the accused was hearsay and contradicted by the key witness (PW1), who did not see the accused at the scene. The accused's alibi remained unshaken, and the prosecution did not adduce cogent evidence placing him at the scene. In criminal law, the burden of proof is o…
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Kitosi & Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 14 of 2014) [2025] UGSC 10 (21 February 2025)
The Supreme Court held that its role on second appeal is to determine whether the first appellate court properly re-evaluated the evidence and applied the correct legal principles. The Court found that the Court of Appeal had adequately re-evaluated the identification evidence and the defence of alibi, considering the conditions under which the identification was made, the familiarity of the witnesses with the appellants, the presence of sufficient lighting, and the proximity of the witnesses to the scene. The Court further held that the evidence of a single identifying witness can suffice if…
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Kaweesi & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 398 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 7 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the prosecution proved all elements of aggravated robbery beyond reasonable doubt. The victim's testimony regarding the administration of chloroformed food and subsequent unconsciousness was corroborated by the identification parade and the charge and caution statement of the second appellant, which detailed the roles of all accused. The court held that the confession was properly obtained, as the evidence showed the accused understood English and was cautioned. The appellate court reaffirmed that the burden of proof remained with the prosecution and that the tr…
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Kizito & Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 136 of 2022) [2024] UGHCCRD 79 (18 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed Kizito Juliet’s appeal and allowed Ssetyambule Robert’s, upholding one theft conviction but finding no proof linking the other appellant.
Ayebare v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 157 of 2018) [2024] UGCA 269 (13 September 2024)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge misdirected the assessors by failing to highlight the inherent weaknesses of dying declarations and the need for corroboration as a rule of practice. The court held that there was no evidence on record to corroborate the dying declaration, and the conduct of the appellant after the incident did not amount to corroboration. Furthermore, the threshold for treating the deceased's statement as a dying declaration was not met, as there was no evidence that the deceased believed death was imminent. The appellant's version of events was found to be cred…
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Uganda v Babirye (Criminal Appeal 6 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 824 (9 September 2024)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal, upholding an acquittal because the prosecution failed to prove participation through the audio recording and related electronic evidence.
