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Besigye and Another v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 113 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 16 (11 April 2025)
The High Court denied bail to Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale, holding that the treason charges, ongoing investigations, and risk of interference outweighed their age and sureties.
Zura v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 27 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 576 (4 July 2024)
The court found that the applicant had sufficiently proved a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction by providing corroborated documentary evidence from the clan and LC.1 chairpersons. The applicant presented three substantial sureties, each supported by affidavits, national identification cards, and LC.1 introduction letters, fulfilling the statutory and regulatory requirements. Although the applicant did not advance any exceptional circumstances, the court held that the gravity of the offence and absence of violence did not bar bail, given the constitutional presumption of innocence. T…
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Chemutai v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 89 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 602 (28 June 2024)
The High Court at Mbale refused bail to an accused facing rape and murder charges, holding that the offences were grave and the risk of absconding outweighed bail factors.
Otim v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 65 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 206 (16 April 2024)
The court found that the applicant had proved a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction by providing an LC1 introduction letter, despite the absence of a national ID. The sureties presented were found substantial, having provided national IDs and LC1 letters, and their relationship and age were deemed sufficient to ensure the applicant's attendance. Allegations of interference with witnesses were unsubstantiated, and the presumption of innocence was emphasized. The seriousness of the offence was considered, but the applicant met the legal requirements for bail. The court exercised its di…
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ILakut v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 28 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 178 (12 April 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Soroti granted bail to the applicant, finding a fixed abode and substantial sureties established, and imposed cash-bond and reporting conditions.
Mikaya & Another v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 190 (10 April 2024)
The court found that the applicants had sufficiently demonstrated a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction by providing LC1 introduction letters and identification documents for themselves and their sureties. The sureties were found to be substantial due to their familial relationship, residence within the same village, and provision of national IDs and LC1 letters. The seriousness of the offence was considered but did not outweigh the applicants' constitutional right to liberty and presumption of innocence. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, subject to conditions includi…
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Kigongo v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 7 of 2024) [2024] UGHCCRD 14 (20 February 2024)
The High Court granted Kigongo Faruq bail in a murder charge-related criminal miscellaneous application after finding he had been on remand over 180 days and met bail conditions.
Ocan v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 26 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 63 (15 February 2024)
The court found that the applicant had established a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction, supported by an introduction letter from the LC1 chairperson, despite the absence of a national ID. The sureties presented were found to be substantial, having provided their national IDs and introduction letters, and their close relationship and residence in the same village as the applicant would ensure compliance with bail terms. The court emphasized the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty, concluding that the applicant had satisfied the legal requirements for bail. The court ex…
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Okiring and 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 53 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 66 (14 February 2024)
The court found that the applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to prove fixed places of abode within the jurisdiction, as required by Section 15(4) of the Trial on Indictments Act and the Bail Guidelines. The LC1 letters and National IDs submitted were either missing or insufficient to establish traceability and residency. While the applicants presented substantial sureties, the lack of proof regarding their employment and the absence of national identification cards for the applicants further weakened their case. The antecedents of the applicants were not brought to th…
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Monje v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 62 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 147 (26 October 2023)
Bail application in an aggravated robbery case dismissed after the court found no exceptional circumstances, no fixed abode proved, and no substantial sureties.
