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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.
Uganda v Thembo (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018) [2024] UGHCICD 8 (7 May 2024)
The Court found that the Prosecution disclosed sufficient evidence to establish substantial grounds to believe that Thembo Kitsumbire, as Prime Minister of the Rwenzururu kingdom, aided and abetted the commission of treason and terrorism by convening and participating in meetings where plans to overthrow the government were discussed and by supporting the recruitment, arming, and deployment of Royal Guards who carried out attacks, murders, kidnappings, and destruction of property. The evidence showed that the Accused was aware of the treasonous intentions and activities of the king and other…
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Tumukunde v Uganda (Criminal Revision 14 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 190 (4 July 2023)
The High Court varied bail conditions for Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, allowing temporary release of his passport for medical treatment abroad.
Uganda v Wadri & 3Ors (Criminal Revision No. 0002 of 2018) [2018] UGHCCRD 151 (20 August 2018)
The High Court validated criminal revision proceedings in Gulu, holding that the venue error was procedural, not jurisdictional, and that transfer served the interests of justice.
The Republic Of Uganda v Opoka Pyenlyce David Nicholas (Cr.Case No. 83 Of 2003) (Cr.Case No. 83 of 2003) [2009] UGHC 118 (5 March 2009)
The court found that the six-year delay in prosecuting the accused, with no commitment for trial and no withdrawal of the charge, constituted an abuse of court process. The accused suffered oppression and prejudice due to the ongoing bail conditions and the stigma of a serious criminal charge. The Director of Public Prosecutions failed to inform the court of the status of the case or respond to summons. The High Court, exercising its inherent and statutory jurisdiction, determined that it must intervene to prevent further abuse and administer justice. Accordingly, the charge of treason agains…
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Hofni Topacho Ongiertho and 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 1 of 93) [1994] UGSC 20 (4 March 1994)
Uganda Supreme Court quashed treason convictions after finding the evidence unreliable and ruling that the first appellant was convicted on an offence not charged.
Hofni Topacho Ongiretho & 2ors v Uganda [1994] UGSC 9 (3 March 1994)
The Supreme Court of Uganda quashed treason convictions after finding the first appellant was wrongly convicted of aiding and abetting under the wrong provision.
Capt. Mike Muwonge & 4ors v Uganda [1993] UGSC 11 (19 July 1993)
The Supreme Court held that the failure by the trial judge to record that he informed the appellants of their rights under Section 71(2) of the Trial on Indictments Decree was not fatal, as the record and advocates' statements showed the appellants were aware and made a deliberate decision not to offer a defence. The evidence of PW1 and PW2 was that of genuine spies, not accomplices, and thus did not require corroboration. The tapes and photographs were properly admitted, with the process supervised and accuracy confirmed. The trial judge correctly considered the overt acts and the participat…
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Adimola v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 9 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 79 (11 February 1992)
The court found that the applicant satisfied the statutory requirements for bail in capital offences. Advanced age was established as an exceptional circumstance, and the applicant demonstrated a fixed place of abode and sound sureties. There was no evidence of previous non-compliance with bail conditions or pending charges. The state failed to provide evidence of risk of interference with witnesses or likelihood of absconding beyond speculation. The court emphasized that each bail application must be considered on its own facts, but prior compliance with bail conditions is relevant. The bala…
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John Sebwato & Anor v Uganda (Misc. Cr. Appl. No. 198/1989) [1990] UGHC 7 (12 March 1990)
The High Court granted bail to two treason accused after over 28 months on remand, subject to cash deposit, sureties, and monthly reporting.
