MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LAW
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
SEMESTER II
2021/2022
Prepared by:

PROF.EMMANUEL KASIMBAZI AND DR. JOSEPHINE NDAGIRE

SYNOPSIS AND READING LIST

The course consists of a study of the nature and elements of particular crimes. Criminal
Law in Uganda is primarily contained in the Uganda Penal Code Act, which defines most
offences and prescribes the relevant punishments. The Penal Code and amendments made
there under will therefore be the basic statute under study. However note that there are
other Acts which create offences such as the Anti Terrorism Act, 2002, the Anti-
Corruption Act as well as other civil Acts e.g. The Companies Act, which regulates the
formation, operation of companies; the Traffic and Road Safety Act, Cap 361, which
regulate the use of vehicles but also create offences. Some of the offences however
already fall within the ambit of the Uganda Penal Code.

A great deal of emphasis is put on the study of case law in order that the students
understand how the law of crime is interpreted by the courts. Students are therefore
expected to diligently read most of these cases on their own.

By the end of the Course, students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the nature
and elements of crimes; an understanding of the basic rules of criminal liability and a
knowledge of relevant case law and legislation. Students will also be expected to solve
hypothetical problems with reference to case law and legislation.

Particular offenses will be discussed under the following general topics.

- Offences Against the Person
- Offences Relating to Property
- Offences against Public Order
- Offences Against the Administration of Lawful Authority
- Offences Against Public Tranquility
- Offences Against Morality
- Forgery and Similar Offences.
- Offences Against Liberty
- Corruption, Abuse of Office and Similar offences.
- Offences against the State
- Offences Injurious to the Public in General
- Malicious Injuries to Property (
RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOKS:

1. Card, Cross & Jones Criminal Law (1st-12th Editions); Butterworths, London
2. Smith & Hogan; Criminal Law (1st-7th Editions); Butterworths, London.
3. Kenny’s Outlines of Criminal Law, 15th Edition
4. J.J.R. Collingwood, Criminal Law of East & Central Africa
5. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza , Offences Against the Person
6. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, Homicides and Non-fatal Assaults in Uganda

OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON

HOMICIDES
Collingwood pp. 144-190; Turner Cap.7
Hamis Cap.30; Ethott & Wood Cap.9
R.B. Seidman “Witch Murder and Mens Rea” (1955) 28 M.L.R.R. 46
Read: “Some Aspects of Murder in East Africa” (1965)1 E.A.L.J. 537
“The Early History of Murder & Manslaughter” 83 L.Q.R. 365 & 569
Collingwood, “Manslaughter by Dangerous Act” (1971)7 E.A.L.J. 32
Kiapi: Leading East African Cr. Law Cases.”
K.J. Smith: Causation in Homicide: (1976)92 L.Q.R. 30.
A.V.T. d’Aulnis de Bouroill: How Dead Can you be? (1975) 15 Medical Science Law 133.
Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza (1999); Women’s Violent Crime in Uganda: More Sinned against
than Sinning. Fountain Publishers. Kampala

A. INGREDIENTS COMMON TO ALL HOMICIDES

(a) THE VICTIM OF HOMICIDE-Ss. 197

(b) DEAD WITHIN A YEAR AND A DAY. Ss 198

Dyson [1908] 2KB 454
(c) UNLAWFUL ACT OR OMMISSION
(i) Use of excessive force (ss.15, 225)
1. Uganda v. Abdu Muherwa [1072]EA 466
2. Marwa s/o Robi v. R [1959] EA 660
3. Sarmpal Singh s/o Pritam Sing v. R [1960] EA 762
4. Defasi Magayi v. Uganda [1965] EA 667

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 (ii) Attempt to Commit Suicide Ss 210
1. Paulo s/o Mabula v. R [1953]20 EACA 207

(d) PROOF OF DEATH

1. Kimweri v. Rep. [1968] E.A. 452
2. Uganda v. Sebastiano Otti [1994-95]HCB 21
3. Uganda v. Kdadidi [1992-93] HCB 59
4. Siraji Sajjabi v. Uganda Cr. Appeal No. 31 of 1989
5. R. V. Abdulla 16 K.R.R. 117
6. Kella v. Rep. [1967]E.A. 809
7. R. v. Onufrejezyk [1956]Q.B. 388; [1955]1 A.U.E.R. 247
8. Uganda v. Yosefu Nyabenda part II [1972] U.L.R. 19
9. Uganda v. Tembo & Ors. (1992)-93) HCB
10. Ug. Vs. Bosco Okello alias Anyanya (1992-93)HCB 68
11. Uganda V. Richard Kadidi (1992-93)HCB 59

(e) CAUSATION ss. 196

1. Charles Rwamunda v Uganda SCCA 6/93
2. Uganda v. Albino Ojok HCCC 117/74
3. Gichunge v. R [1972] EA 546
4. Kamanzi Fred v. Uganda CA 14/97
5. Uganda v. Kadidi (above)
6. Thabo Meli and Ors. R [1954]1 ALLER 373
7. Uganda v. Sebastiano Otti [1994-95]HCB 21
8. R. vs. Muwagambo 8 E.A.C.A 28.
9. R.VS .Jordan 1956 Crim. Appl. 152.
10. R. vs.Holand 1841,
11. R,vs Enyaju 12 E.A.C.A 42.
12. R vs. Katunzi 13 E.A.C.A.

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(B) MURDER: Penal Code ss. 188,189,191,194, 196, 197
1. Kooky Sharma and Palider Kumar v. Uganda [2002]2 E.A 589
2. Festo Androa Asenua, Kakooza Joseph Dennis v Uganda S.C.C.A 1/1998
3. Twinomujuni Alex, Patrick Kwezi and John Sanyu Katuramu v Uganda SCCA
35/2002.
4. Kifamunte Henry v Uganda [1999] 2 E.A 127.
5. Nanyonjo Harriet and Anor vs Uganda Crim. App. 24 of 2004 SCU.
6. Mancini v. DPP [1942] AC 1
7. Siraji Sajjabi v Uganda Crim .App No.31 of 89
8. Abdalla Nabulere and 2 others v Uganda [1979] HCB 77
9. D.P.P. v. Smith [1961]A.C 231
10. Hyama v. D.P.P. [1974]2 All ER 41 (House of Lords).
11. Bukenya & Others v. Uganda [1972] E.A 549 (CA) (U).
12. Uganda v. Bonefasi Muyaga Part I/1975/U.L.R. 30.
13. Uganda v. Nambwegere s/o Rovuma Part II/1972/U.L.R.15
14. Uganda v. B. Ssali Part I/1972/U.L.R 16.
15. Edward v. Reginam/1973/1 All ER 152.
16. Mugao & Another v Public/1972/E.A. 543
17. Orasi v. L. [1973]E.A. 546 (CA) (K)
18. Joram v. R [1973]E.A, 388 (CA)
19. Mshonga v. R [1974]E.A. 176 (CA
20. Sentongo v Uganda [1975] H.C.B. 240; Cr. App. No.123 of 1974.
21. Gichunge v. R. [1972]E.A. 546
22. Lokoya v. Uganda [1968]E.A. 322
23. Thabo Meli & Others v. R. [1954]1 W.L.R. 288
24. Rex v. Tuber 12 E.A.C.A. 63
25. Rotor Okoth & Another v. R. [1964]E.A. 103 (CA)
26. R.v. Katunzi 13 E.A.C.A 154
27. R. v. Ojambo s/o Nambio 11 E.A.C.A 97
28. R. v. Chisuio 1961 2 S.A. 714 Turner & Aruitage Cases 49
29. Shouklallie v. R. [1962] E.A. 81
30. R. v. Ndugo 11 E.A.C.A. 59

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31. R. v. Abdulla 16 K.L.R. 58
32. Tindira s/o Chiru & Another v R. (1951) 18 E.A.C.A. 180.
33. R. v. Sefalu 13 K.L.R. 58
34. R. v. Sharmpal Singh [1962] E.A. 13[1962]2 W.L.R. 238.
35. R. v. Ward [1956]1 Q.B. 351
36. R v. Anderea Owori s/o v. Yowana (1947) 54 E.A.C.A. 968
37. Paulo s/o Mabula s/o v R. (1952) 20 E.A.C.A. 207
38. R. v. Paulo s/o Fundikira & Others (1947) 54 E.A.C.A. 968
39. R. V. Luka Matengula & Others (1952)5 N.R.L.L.R. 148.
40. Gaitano Nyeko v. Uganda [1968] E.A.C.A. (Mimeo)
41. Orete v. Uganda [1966] E.A. 430.
42. Uganda v. Senyala [1969] E.A. 204.
43. J. Okoya v. Uganda [1968]E.A. 332
44. Tsikalata v. Republic [1969] E.A. 349
45. Kella v. Rep. [1967]E.A. 809
46. Salumiy v. Rep. [1967]E.A. 659
47. D.P.P. v. Beard [1920]A.C. 479; 14Cr. App. R. 159; 26 Cox 573
48. R. v. Limley (1911) 22 Cox c.c. 635
49. R. v. Jaemain [1946]K.B. 74
50. Kimno Arap Kipturiji v. R. (1936)1 E.A.C.A 188
51. R. v. Byangimba (1948)10 E.A.C.A 44.
52. R. v. Selemani s/o Ngulu & Anor. (1947)14 E.A.C.A 94
53. R. v. Chebiegon Arap Cherono & Anor 15 K.L.R.
54. Musa v R 23 E.A.C.A. 555
55. Handulwe v. R. [1962]R & N 47
56. Sentali s/o Lemandwa v. R. (1952) 20 E.A.C.A 230
57. R. v. Kanoki wa Njaga (1934)1 E.A.C.A 149
58. Isa Mukabya v R. [1963] E.A. 376.
59. Uganda v. Bosco Okello alias Anyanya (1992 – 93) HCB 68
60. Uganda v. John Ochieng (1992-93)HCB 80
61. Uganda vs. Yannasani Balinda (1992-93)HCB 72
62. Uganda Vs. Sebastiano Otti (1994-95)HCB 21

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63. Uganda vs. Turwomwe (1978)HCB 15
64. Uganda vs. Francis Gayira & Haruna Tomusange (1994-95)HCB 16
65. Joseph Rujumba vs. Uganda (1992-93) HCB 36
66. Woolmington vs. D.P.P. (1935)A.C. 462
67. Okoth & Another v. R [1964]E.A. 103
68. Uganda v. Owere [1978]H.C.B. 77
69. Bukenya & Ors vs. Uganda [1972]E.A. 549

J.M. Batt: Duress and Murder in Australia (1977)93 L.Q.R.3

Duff R.A.: Implied and Contructie Malice – Malice in Murder (1979) L.Q.R. 418.
Skegg P.D.G.: The Termination of Lige – Support Measures and the Law of Murder
(1978) 41 M.L.R. 423.
The Withdraw of Artificial Ventilation 1978 41 M.L.R. 427.
Sorrarajar M: Reckless Murder in Commonwealth Law (1975) 25 I.C.L.Q. 846
Sediman R.B.: Intention and the Law of Murder (1964) I.U.G.L.J. 73

(C) MANSLAUGHTER: Penal Code Ss. 187, 190,192,193, 227, 234, 283,
1. Palmer v R. [1971]1 All ER 1077
2. R. v. Hewell [1974]2 All ER 806
3. R. v. Lowe [1973]2 All ER 806.
4. Kato vs. Uganda [2002]1 E.A 101.
5. Uganda v. Muherwa [1972]E.A. 446
6. John Bisset Stenhouse v Uganda Cr. App. No. of 1972.
7. Bedder v. D.P.P. [1951]2 All ER 801
8. Chacka s/o Wamburu v. R. (1955) E.A.C.A. 339.
9. Nyarongo v. R. (1955) 22 E.A.C.A
10. Musungu v. R. (1955) 22 E.A.C.A
11. Leesoni s/o Mathee v. R. [1961]E.A. 364
12. R. v. Aloise 16 E.A.C.A 156
13. R. v. Bokosi 3 Ny. L.R. 46
14. R. v. 11 E.A.C.A 112
15. R. v. Mukwata 20 K.L.R. 41

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16. R. v. Galikuwa 18 E.A.C.A
17. Barry v. Reid (1976) 62 cr. App. R. 109
18. Asmani alias Katoto s/o Kiganga v R
19. R. v. Mwale 3 E.A.C.A. 102.
20. R. v. Mohamed 9 E.A.C.A 5
21. Obiere v. R. 16 E.A.C.A 139
22. R. v. Amuli 5 N.L.R. 243
23. R. v. Ndhlovu 5 N.L.R.
24. Uganda v. Bamuhiga [1978]HCB 254
25. Uganda v. Muzale [1978] HCB 225
26. Uganda v. Andrea [1978] HCB 255
27. Uganda v. Nantatya [1976] HCB 144
28. Mamusi v. Uganda [1976] HCB 144
29. Namasoko v. Uganda [1976]HCB 145
A. Samuels: Manslaughter: Unlawful and Dangerous Act of Causing Death 1977 93
L.Q.R. 26.

(i) VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGTER-EXCESS OR JUSTIFIABLE

FORCE ss225
1. Uganda v. Yowan Kalungi Criminal Session Case No. 97/74
2. Uganda v. Ojok [1992-93] HCB 54
3. Jackson s/o Hosiwiki v. R. [1962] R & N 133.
4. Muhidini s/o Asumani v. R. [1962] E.A. 383
5. Selemani v. R [1967] EA 442
6. Ochuku s/o Ochende v. R. (1962) 19 E.A.C.A 220
7. Yoweli Damulira v. R. (1956) 23 E.A.C.A. 501
8. Marwa v. R. (1959) E.A. 660
9. Yusufu s/o Lesso v. R. 19 E.A.C.A 249
10. Manzi Mengi v. R [1964] EA 259

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(ii) VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGTHER-PROVOCATION ss192-3
1. Mancini v. DPP [1942] AC 1
2. Chach s/o Wamburu (above)
3. Joseph Magezi v. Uganda CA 15/89
4. Kato vs. Uganda (above)
5. Doto s/o Mutaki v. R [1959] EA 860
6. Uganda v. Sempija Samuel HCC 243/98
7. Kabengi v. Uganda [1978] HCB 216
8. Yovan v. Uganda [1970] E.A 405
9. DD v. Camplin [1978] 2 ALLER 168
10. Uganda v. Kabandize [1982] HCB 93
11. Maina Thuku v. R [1965]EA 60
12. Marwa s/o Robi v. R [1959] ea 660
13. R. v. Juma [1974] ea 336
14. Uganda v. Ntusi and Another [1977] HCB 64
15. Uganda v. Maganda [1976]H.C.B. 6
16. Uganda v. Aga [1976] H.C.B. 157
17. Uganda v. Ntusi & Anor [1977] H.C.B.
18. Uganda v. Turwome [1978] H.C.B. 15
19. Uganda v. Ssenabulya [1978] H.C.B. 27
20. Uganda v. Kiggundu [1978] H.C.B. 281
A. Samuels: Provocation [1978] 94 L.Q.R. 19

(iii) VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER-SUICIDE PACTS-ss 195

1. Uganda v. Rev. Fr. Paulo Kabishanga and Anor [1978] HCB 69
2. Paulo s/o Mabula v. R. (1952) 20 E.A.C.A 207
3. Kabeni v. R [1970] ea 503
4. Attorney General v. Able [1984] 1 ALLER 277
Contrast with the U.K. Suicide Act, 1961.
W.L. Parry-Jones: Criminal Law and Complexity in suicide and attempted suicide
(1974) 13 Medical Science Law 110.

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 (iv) VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER-INFANTICIDE- SS 213. See also
ss 141-143
1. R. v. Soanes [1948] All ER 289
2. Namayanja v. R. …. E.A.C.A. 105
3. R. v. Wandera 15 E.A.C.A 105
4. R. v. Mayanja 9 E.A.C.A 70

(v) INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER-UNLAWFUL OMISSION

AMOUNTING TO CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
1. Campbell v. R. [1963] R. & N. 143
2. R. v. Munda 6 U.L.R 163
3. R. v. Basamuli s/o Magombe 8 E.A.C.A. 52
4. R. v. Magumu s/o Magombe E.A.C.A 52
5. R. v. Anton 7 E.A.C.A. 71
6. R. v. Ahmed & Anor 7 Z.L.R. 95
7. R. v. Mnyan Tura 7 Z.L.R. 95

(vi) INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER-UNLAWFUL ACT

1. R. v. Sharmpal Singh [1962]E.A. 13; A.C. 188
2. R. v. Adungo & Eskandi 6 E.A.C.A 144
3. R. v. Semini [1949]1 All ER 233
4. R. v. Magongo 11 E.A.C.A. 100
5. R. v. Mutono s/o Luigo & Mposo s/o Fumbirwa 3 E.A.C.A, 114
6. R. v. Olendito & Anor. 7 E.A.C.A. 61
7. R. v. Ndhlovu 5 N.L.R.L. 288

(D) ATTEMPTED MURDER ss 204

Turner Cap. 8; Collingwood 191-294; Elliot & Wood Cap. 10.
Harris Cap. 32; Cross & Jones 159-161
1. Sam Lutaya v Uganda CA 10/86
2. Yunusu Mugisha AC 12/94

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2. NON- FATAL ASSAULTS
A ASSAULT ss 235 (Common Assault), 236 (Assault Occasioning Actual
Bodily Harm)
1. Abubakali & Anor. v. Uganda [1973] E.A. 230 (CA) (U)
2. R. v. Miller [1954]2 Q.B. 282; Cr. App. R.1
3. Uganda v. Muhammed Tembo and 2 Ors [1992-93] HCB 78
4. Gichunge v. R [1972] EA 546
5. R. v. Kaguru 22 K.L.R. 31
6. Stephens v. Myers (1830)4 Cap. 349
7. The Queeen v. Martin [1881]8 QB
8. Musa v. R. [1967] E.A. 537
9. R. v. Mburungu 22 K.L.R. 62
10. Rashidi v. Republic [1971] E.A. 112
11. Nzibge Juma v. Republic (T) [1964] E.A.L.R. 107
12. A.G. Nyasakabad v. Henderson & Nixon (1957) R & N
13. Saera Madoya v. R. (K) (1962) E.A.L.R. 783
14. R. v. Mjea (1962) R & N
15. Bukenya v. Attorney General of Uganda [1972] E.A. 326
16. Ahmed Bin Rashid v. R. 4 E.A.P.L.R. 111
17. R. v. Gaturo (1948) 23 K.L.R. 60
18. M’IBUI v. DYER [1967] E.A. 315
19. Uganda v. Ello [1977]H.C.B. 231
20. Uganda v. Waiswa & Anor [1977] H.C.B. 299
21. Semakula v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 285
22. Owino v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 54
Turner: Assualt at Common Law (1939) I.C.L.J. 56

B UNLAWFUL WOUNDING ss 222

1. Joseph Byarugaba v. Uganda Part 1 [1973] U.L.R. 4
2. Rajan v. R. [1958] E.A. 448
3. A.G. Nyasaland v. Lejasi [1962] R & N 185

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C GRIVEOUS BODILY HARM ss 219, 2(definition)
1. DPP v. Smith [1961] ac 290
2. Uganda v. Monoko and 2 Others [1985] HCB 16
3. Uganda v. Pampara [1991] HCB 16
4. R. v. Fakili (1954) 2 T.L.R. ® 44.
5. R v. Kashiba 7 X.L.R. 78
6. R. v. Van Zyl & Ellis 5 N.R.L.R. 227
7. Gitau & Anor. v. Republic (K) [1967] E.A.L.R. 449
8. R. v. Jones [1959]1 R.N. 523; 2 R & n. 411
9. R. v. Saidi [1958]R & N 60
10. Republic v. Msungwa [1968] E.A. 203
11. Uganda v. Egero & 3 Others [1976] H.C.B. 181
12. Uganda v. Ogwang [1978] H.C.B. 233
13. Wayera v. Uganda [1978] H.C.B. 292

D CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS AND NEGLIGENCE ss237-234

1. A.G v. Hook 24 K.L.R. 104
2. R. v. Ross 6 U.L.R. 37
3. R. v. Debhelkar 11 E.A.C.A 102; [1948] A.C. 221
4. Phillip v. R. 19 E.A.C.A 231
5. R. v. Machai & Chiembe 2 N.R.L.R. 90
6. Melbui v. Dyer [1967] E.A. 315 (K)

E KIDNAPPING AND ABDUCTION ss 239-252

1. R. v. Trolley 2 N.R.L.R. 4
2. R. v. Mshangama 7 X.L.R. 81
3. R. v. Awame 2 Ny. L.R... 19
4. R. E. An application by the A.G. of Tanganyika [1958] E.A.

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 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
A. THEFT ss 253-275
1. Kifuko v. R. 6 U.L.R. 273
2. De mello v. R. 1 T.L.R. ® 332
3. R. v. Raval [1930] E.A. 458
4. Francisco Sewava v. Uganda [1966] E.A. 487
5. R. v. Yambatu 1 T.L.R. 98
6. Hawkins v. R. [1959] E.A. 47
7. R. v. Chitma 5 N.R.L.R. 385
8. Oyat v. Uganda [1957] E.A. 827
9. Soko v. R. [1961] R & N 848
10. Haslett v. Republic [1967] E.A. 76
11. R. v. James 2 N.R.L.R. 94
12. Festa Magambo v. R. [1959] E.A. 257
13. Nsamvu v. R. 5 N.R.L.R. 281
14. Gonthi v. R. (1958) R & N 171
15. Billiat v. R. [1957] R & N 386
16. R. v. Styles 2 N.R.L.R. 27
17. Mohamed v. R. [1968] E.A. 665
18. Turon v. R. [1967] E.A. 789
19. Chokwe v. R. [1969] E.A. 23
20. Katengeh v. R. [1969] E.A. 603
21. Lerunyanyi v. R. [1968] E.A. 107
22. Ramadhani v. R. [1969] E.A. 107
23. Tumuheirwe v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 328
24. Lyasonga v. R. [1969] E.A. 272
25. Gakuba v. R. [1968] E.A. 395
26. Zus v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 420
27. Jeghwa v. R. [1969] E.A. 459
28. R. v. Ndesario [1969] E.A. 267
29. Masesi v. R. [1970] E.A. 319
30. Opiyo v. R. [1070] E.A. 319

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31. Husufu v. R. (1970) E.A. 102
32. Mapunda v. R. [1971] E.A. 413
33. Kyewawura v. Uganda [1974] E.A. 293
34. Obonyo v. R. [1962] E.A. 293
35. Uganda v. Matovu [1974] E.A. 195
36. Okeno v. R. [1972] E.A. 32 (CA)
37. Kariuki & Others v. R. [1972] E.A. 559
38. Ngawana v. R. [1972] E.A. 559
39. Uganda v. Aida Kabali [1975] H.C.B. 237; Cr. Ap. 115/74
40. Onyango v. R./ [1967] E.A. 386
41. G. Williams: Mistake in the Law of Theft (1977) 36 C.L.J. 62

(B) ROBBERY ss 285-287

Also Refer to Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
1. Bogere Moses, Kamba Robert v Uganda S.C.C.App No. 1 of 1997
2. Wassaja v Uganda [1975] EA 181
3. Bukenya Patrick and Mansur Rajab v Uganda C. App No. 15 of 1999
4. Shaban Birumba v Uganda S.C.C.App No. 32 of 89
5. Jephlin Lubega and Another v Uganda S.C.C.A pp No. 5 of 92
6. Benon Musasizi v Uganda S.C.C.A pp No.19 of 91
7. Muhammed Mukasa and Another V Uganda S.C.C. App No.27 of 95
8. Sekitoleko v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 531
9. Uganda v. Sekiranda Musa H.C.CR.C. No. 200/2006
10. Uganda v. Bbosa & Others H.C.CR.C. No. 211/2002
11. Funo v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 632
12. Nuru v. R. [1969] E.A. 85
13. Gathuru Njuguna v. Republic [1966] E.A. 583
14. Ssentale v. Uganda
15. R. v. Amani I.T.L.R. (R ) 93
16. Opoya v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 752 (But see Act 12/68)
17. Hamis v. R. 2. T.L.R. ( R ) 108
18. Kigoye & Anor v. Uganda [1970] E.A. 402

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19. Ngawana v. Republic [1972] E.A. 559
20. Mboche & Anor v. R. [1973] E.A. 95
21. Ahamada Sembajjwe & G. Kalule v. Uganda Criminal Appeal No. 17 of 1977
(Court of Appeal for Uganda p.123).
22. Uganda v. Mukasa & Anor [1976] H.C.B. 86
23. Uganda v. Mwase & Anor [1967] H.C.B. 217
24. Uganda v. Kamusini & another [1967] H.C.B. 151
25. Wanyama & Anor v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 56
26. Jafar v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 116
27. Uganda v. Mohamed & Anor [1978] 220
28. Kamya Johnson Wavamuno v. Uganda [2001-2005] HCB 40

(C ) EXTORTION Ss.291
Elliot & Wood Cap. 16:
1. Vaz v. R. [1962] E.A. 320
2. Kagori v. Republic [1967] (T) E.A. 477
3. James Olinga v. R. [1961] E.A. 555
4. Felisita Nakawuma & Others v. Uganda Part I [1972] U.L.R.B.
5. Moledina & Anor. v. R. [1960] E.A. 678

(D) CONVERSION NOT AMOUNTING TO THEFT s 284

1. R. v. Burns [1958] E.A. 142
2. Ogola v. R. [1956] 29 K.L. 174
3. Brain v. R. [1963] R & N. 191

(E ) HOUSE BREAKING & BURGLARY–Ss 294-303 ;

Turner Ch.12; Elliot & Wood Cap. 17.
1. Masenu Butiti v. R. [1967] E.A. 361 (essential ingredients to establish
housebreaking)
2. Uganda v. Hamu Bamanya [1979] HCB 41
3. Deziderio Kayongo v. Uganda [1972] 1 ULR 2
4. R. v. Masasawama [1934] 1 T.L.R. (R) 18

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5. R. v. Solomon (1930) 1 Ny L.R. 38
6. Mohamed s/o Issa v. R. [1962] E.A. 392
7. R. v. Davis (1823)R. & R 499
8. Bakari v. R. (1944)7 Z.L.R. 21
9. Musa v. R. (1959) R. & N. 1
10. R. v. Damas s/o Herman [1961] E.A. 43 (the distinction between
housebreaking and burglary)
11. Abdulla Ibrahim v. R. [1960] E.A. 43
12. Odeke s/o Tarum v. R. [1958] E.A. 690
13. Katimba v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 363
14. Uganda v. Patrick [1979] H.C.B. 6
15. Uganda v. Mwebesa [1978] H.C.B. 275
16. Uganda v. Minani [1977] H.C.B. 163

Note: Burglary is an aggravated form of housebreaking which carries an

enhanced sentence if the additional element of commission in the night is
both charged and proved.

F. CRIMINAL TRESPASS S. 302

1. Odeke s/o Tarim [1958] E.A. 690
2. Kateta V. Republic [1972] E.A. 532

G. OBTAINING GOODS BY FALSE PRETENCES Ss 304, 305, 306,

308, 312
1. Ranani v. R. [1958] E.A. 646
2. R. v. Boot (Kenya) Ltd & Depps 1958 E.A. 13
3. Omari v. R [1964] EA 162
4. Kaggwa v. Uganda [1967]
5. Sarwane Mawanda v. R. [1962] E.A. 119
6. R. v. Janal [1959] 21 E.A.C.A. 504
7. Patel (1954) 21 E.A.C.A 213
8. Musisi v. R. [1969] E.A. 493

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9. Torrah Makindia v. R. 1966 E.A. 425
10. Lyasenga v. R. [1969] E.A. 272
11. Chamba v. R. [1970] 280
12. Bushiri v. R. [1971] E.A. 111
13. Okeno v. Republic [197..] E.A.
14. Uganda v. Kategaya [1977] H.C.B. 63

H. RECEIVING OR RETAINING STOLEN PROPERTY – S. 314.

1. Said Kigezi v. R. [1958] E.A.
2. Ug. V Oketh [1992-93] HCB 63
3. Morali v. R. 2 T.L.R. (R) 101
4. David Kasule v. Uganda [1966] E.A. 338
5. Idi s/o Waziri v. R. [1961] E.A. 624
6. Mwangi Njoroge v. R. [1963] E.A. 624
7. Jagati Singh v. R. [1953] 20 E.A.C.A. 283
8. Fatuma s/o Jivah Mitha v. R. (1955) 22 E.A.C.A. 370
9. Harji Kuverji Patel v. R. (1955) 22 E.A.C.A 536
10. Kroch v. R. [1968] E.A. 109
11. Kipsania v. R. [1975] E.A. 253
12. R. v. William Oryet [1971] H.C.B. 23
13. Uganda v. Bunya [1976] H.C.B. 153
14. Uganda v. Alfonsi Ofonge [1976] H.C.B. 251
15. Tito v. Uganda [1976] H.C.B. 78
16. Kalama v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 284
17. Bagonze v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 276
18. Busno v. Uganda [1977] H.C.B. 289
19. Mbabali v. Uganda [1978] H.C.B. 231
20. Onyango v. Uganda
21. Juma v. R. [1967] E.A. 432
22. Tanywa v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 102.
23. Kateba v. R. [1967] E.A. 215
24. Mumbi v. R. [1970]E.A. 245

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25. Mohamed v. R. [1971] 425
26. Ratilal v. R. [1971] E.A. 575
27. Kara v. R. [1971] E.A. 191
28. Obonyo & Others v. R. [1971] E.A. 542

I. HAVING OR CONVEYING SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY:

Penal Code Ss. 315; Criminal Procedure Code S. 20
1. Bakari s/o Bakari v. R. [1962]E.A. 466
2. R. v. Msongi s/o Abdullah (1952)1 T.L.R. ( R ) 107
3. Kimani Njoroge & Anor. v. Republic [1965]E.A. 585
4. Wagechura v. R. [1957] E.A. 808
5. R. v. Ali Sokhair (1933)5 U.L.R. 62
6. Kityo v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 23
7. Onyango v. Uganda [1967] E.A. 386
8. Tenywa v. Uganda [1967]E.A. 102

J. FRAUDULENT FALSE ACCOUNTING –S. 325

Turner Chap. 11 – Elliot & Wood Chap. 18
1. Gichinga v. R. 25 K.L.R. 136
2. R. v. Okully 6. U.L.R. 17
3. R. v. Ngudo 1 T.L.R. ( R ) 94
4. Rasul & Kalu v. R. 21 E.A.C.A 229
5. R. v. Damaseki (1961) R & No. 673
6. A.G. v. Kanyoro 24 K.L.R. 123
7. R. v. Murray 21 K.L.R. 26
8. R. v. Mohamedali 21 K.L.R. 45
9. R. v. Simon & Others Ny. L.R. 37
10. Woodgate v. R [1959] EA 525

K. FORGERY; UTTERING FALSE DOCUMENTS. Ss. 342, 362-374

Turner Chap. 20; Elliot & Wood Chap. 19
1. Opiyo v. R. [1970] E.A. 319

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2. Mbande v. R. [1971] E.A. 553
3. Hassard v. Deade [1970} 2 All. ER 642
4. Makendra Raha Jain v. Republic [1966] E.A. 319
5. Baigumamu v. Uganda [1973] E.A. 26
6. Kahwa v. Ug. Cr. App. No. 330/72
7. R v. Potter & Another [1958] 2 All E.R. 51
8. Naurang Singh s/o Kukan Singh v. R.
9. A.G. of Uganda v. Gaburiel Otti
10. R. v. Omar Bin Saleh [1957] E.A. 341
11. Morali v. R. [1952] 1 T.L.R. ( R ) 358
12. Patel v. R. 25 K.L.R. 72
13. Wagachira v. R. [1957] E.A. 808
14. Landing v. R. 5 N.R.L.R. 480
15. R. v. Jones 2 N.R.L.R. 92
16. R. v. Bassey [1931] 22 Cr. App. R. 160
17. Des Raj Shorma v. R. [1953] 20 E.A.C.A. 310
18. Pool v. R. [1958]E.A. 688
19. Chokwe v. R. [1969] E.A. 23
20. Katongole v. R. [1669] E.A. 603
21. Samuels v. R. [1968] E.A. 1
22. Uganda v. Mbaziira [1973] E.A. 492 (U)
23. Ug v. Ssekabira Cr. Case 555/95
24. Lubega v. Uganda [1985] H.C.B. 9
25. Uganda v. Mutumba Cr. App. 12/95

L. DEMANDING PROPERTY WITH MENACES 293

1. Abdu Mukasa v. Uganda [1977] HCB 207
2. Simon Kasozi v. Uganda [1977] HCB 266

M. MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY SS 327-341

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 CORRUPTION (Anti-Corruption Act, 2009) AND ABUSE OF
OFFICE Ss 85-93 of the Penal Code

(a) General Reading:

1. Appley: Morality and Administration in Democratic Government.
2. Praith & Simpkins: Corruption in Development Countries.
3. Reisman W.M.: Folded Lies: Bribery, Crusades & Reforms (Free Press,
1979).
4. Salter: Boss Rule: Portraits in City Politics.
5. Couglas: Ethics in Government.

(b) Reports of Commissions of Inquiry

1. The Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Uganda Police Force
2. The Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Uganda Revenue
Authority
3. Report of the Kenya Maize Commission of Inquiry, 1966
4. Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Gold Allegations, 1971.
5. Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Affairs of the City Council,
1972.

ARTICLES:
A. Kiapi: Legal Control of Official Corruption in East Africa 1968/69.
U.S.S.C. : Law Paper, 153-179. (Special Reserve).
A. Kiapi: Integrity in Public Life (Special Reserve).
A. Kiapi: Corruption and Its Causes (Special Reserve).
Justice Fuad: Corruption and the Criminal Law (Special Reserve).
Abdulla Anyuru: Corruption Laws in the Public Service (Special Reserve).
G. Masika: Anti-corruption Laws in Uganda (Special Reserve).
Mr. Justice Dickson: The Role of the Courts in Controlling Corruption (S.R.P.)

STATUTES:
Uganda Constitution Articles 225, 230, 231, 233

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Anti-Corruption Act, 2009
Public Service Commission Regulations, R. 17
National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act, (Cap.249), Section 20.
Cases:
1. Uganda v. Teddy Ssezzi Cheeye, Criminal Case No. 1254 of 2008.
2. Uganda v. Mukhalwe, [1968] E.A. 373
3. Uganda v. Odoch Ensio HCCA No. 28/2004
4. Isango v. Republic [1968] E.A. 140
5. Gachitu v. Republic [1966] E.A. 277
6. Bhatt v. R. [1957] E.A. 332
7. Warioba v. R. I.T.L.R. ( R ) 330
8. R. v. Ernesty 2 U.L.R. 85
9. Murtada v. R. [1953] 21 E.A.C.A. 190
10. R. v. Alule [1961] E.A. 728
11. Moledina v. R. [1960] E.A. 677
12. Singh v. R. [1956] 23 E.A.C.A. 597
13. Remtulla v. R. [1956] 16 E.A.C.A. 163
14. R. v. Jetha, 14 E.A.C.A. 122
15. Dean v. Republic [1966] E.A. 272
16. Mandia v. Republic [1966] E.A. 315
17. Attorney General v. Chisonga [1961] E.A. 312
18. Misaki Choda v. R. [1957] E.A. 495
19. Thakkar v. R. [1957] E.A. 887
20. R. v. Jamal [1955] 22 E.A.C.A. 504
21. Saleh Bin Ali v. R. [1966] E.A. 55
22. Re Application by Bukoba Tyraboma Club Ululi [1963] E.A. 478
23. Dent v. Kiambu [1968] E.A. 80
24. Patel v. Plateau Liquor Licensing [1954]27 K.L.R. 147
25. R. v. Smith [1960] 1 All ER 639
26. R. v. New Dould [1962]1 All ER 639
27. R. v. Shaw [1961]1 All ER 330
28. Shaw v. D.P.P. [1962]2 All ER 446 (H.L.)

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 29. R. v. Brant [1943]2 All ER 156.
30. Olinga v. R [1961] E.A. 555
31. R. v. Amjalema 9 E.A.C.A. 3
32. R. v. Eka 11 E.A.C.A. 39
33. D.P.P. v. Felician [1973] E.A. 440 (C.A)
34. Kassam v. Republic [1972] E.A. 551 (C.A) (T)

OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE

A TREASON ss 23, 25

1. Mattaka v. Republic [1971] E.A. 497

2. R. v. Ndamungu [1940] 8 E.A.C.A. 64
3. Joyce v. DPP [1946] AC 347
4. Uganda v. Mayanja & Six Others, HCCrim. Case No. 357 of 1968.
5. Gabula Bright Africa v. Ug. Cr. App.No.19/1993
6. Lodewyk Johannes De Jager v. AG of Natal [1907] A.C. 326
7. Uganda v. Evaristo Nyanzi (Unreported)
`The correlation of allegiance and protection’ 10 Cambridge L.J. (1948)54.

B. TERRORISM
1. Anti-Terrorism Act 14/2002
2. ULS v. Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 18/2005

3. Uganda v Peter Waldron (2006)(unreported)

4. Uganda v Christopher John Howdy (2006)(unreported)

Articles
1. Combating Terrorism: A Ugandan Perspective see www.globalecco.org

2. Terrorism in Uganda see www.wikipedia.org

OFFENCES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

A. PERJURY ss 94, 97, 98

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1. Esau Wananda v. Uganda SCCA 32/91
2. Singh v. R. Vol. 24(1) K.L.R 81
3. R. v. Ponya [1947] 4 N.R.L.R. 95
4. R. v. Elok [1933] 5 U.L.R. 64
5. Shah v. R. [1958] E.A. 332
6. R. v. Rawebhi 13 K.L.R. 74

B. CONTEMPT OF COURT; Article 28 Constitution, S.107 Penal Code

1. W.J. Lockhart Smith v. United Republic [1965] E.A.C.A. 211
2. Odhengo s/o Ogongo v. R. [1953] 21 E.A.C.A. 302
3. Aikaali s/o Alifayo v. R. [1954] 21 E.A.C.A. 371
4. Mullery v. R. [1957] E.A. 138
5. Uganda v. Oketcho & 5 Others [1977] H.C.B. 293
6. Uganda v. Balaba [1977] H.C.B. 171
7. Uganda v. Bagheni [1978] H.C.B. 222
8. Kabibi –Whyte A.G.: “The Enigma of the Contempt Power – 1978 – Nigeria
Law Journal 153.

C CONSPIRACY TO DEFEAT THE COURSE OF JUSTICE S.103

Patel & Anor. v. R. 23 E.A.C.A. 536

OFFENCES AGAINST MORALITY:

A RAPE AND DEFILEMENT ss 123,124, 125, 129,130,131,132,133
1. Kayondo Robert v. Uganda CA 18/96
2. Uganda v. Lt Col Issa Galungube HCCS 30/89
3. Uganda v. Kyamusung Ivan HCCS 107/96
4. Uganda v. Odwong Dennis and Olanya [1992-93 HCB 71
5. Uganda v. Tuhumwire HCCS 296/93
6. Uganda v. Steven Mulengera [1994-95 HCB 28
7. Oyeki Charles v. Uganda CA 126/99
8. Miller v. R [1954] ALLER 529.
9. Kibale vs. Uganda [1999]1 E.A 148.

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10. Nfutimukiza vs. Uganda [1999] 1 E.A 220.
11. Mugoya vs. Uganda[1999] 1 E.A 202
12. Katumba vs. Uganda [2000] E.A 395.
13. Jackson Zita v. Uganda SCCA 19/95
14. Uganda v. Rurahukayo John HCCS 260/97
15. Ndaula John v. Uganda CA 91/99
16. Katima John v. Uganda CA 23/99
17. Jackson Zita v Uganda S.C.C.App No. 19 of 95
18. Patrick Akol v Uganda S.C.C.App No.23 of 1992
19. Uganda v. Abel Ochan Part 1 [1972] U.L.R. 13
20. R. v. Morgan [1976] A.C. 182
21. Nakholi v. Republic [1967] E.A. 337
22. R. v. Mporokoso 2 N.R.L.R. 152
23. Agaya Robert v. Uganda CA 18/2000
24. Basita Hussein v. Uganda CA 35/95
25. Kayondo Fred and Anor v. Uganda CA 31/98
26. Ugandav. Karim Zawede HCCS 551/96
27. Njuguna s/o Wangurimu v. R. (1952) 20 E.A.C.A 196
28. Mulira v. R. (1952) 20 E.A.C.A. 223
29. Kapwepwe v. R. 5 N.R.L.R. 384
30. Chinjamba v. R. N.R.L.R. 384
31. R. v. Phiri (1954) 5 N.R.L.R. 324
32. D. v. R. (1960) r & n 755
33. R. v. Coetzee (1942) 10 E.A.C.A.
34. Eria Ngobi v. R. (1953) 20 E.A.C.A. 154 (U)
35. Chila & Anor v. Republic [1957] E.A. 722
36. Barugahara v. Uganda [1969] E.A. 72 (U).
37. Abasi Kibazo v. Uganda [1969] E.A. 507 (GA) (U).
38. Rex V. Ranazani Bin Mawjugu (1936)3 E.A.C.A. 39
39. Republic v. Gaidi Ali [1965] E.A. 512 (T)
40. Hamisi v. Republic [1972] E.A. 367
41. Bowers v. R. (1946) R.C.A. 170

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42. Adama Bin Bushir v. R. 6 Z.L.R. 73
43. Uganda v. Kayibanda [1976] H.C.B. 253
44. Uganda v. Ocilata [1977] H.C.B. 15
45. Uganda v. Venanoro Bamutala [1979] H.C.B. 4
46. H.M. Advocate v. Driffy [1983] S.L.T. 7, C.L/B/ Vol.9, No. 4 p.126
47. R. v. Satnam & Kewal (1984) 78 Cr. App. R. 149.
48. Kaitimuki v. R. [1984]3 W.L.R. 137
49. Charles Katende v. Uganda [1971] H.C.B. 313
50. Upar v. Uganda [1971] E.A. 98
51. Clarence (1888)22 QBD 51
Section 153(d) Evidence Act (Cap.43 Laws of Uganda)
D.M. Paul: The Medical Examination Sexual Offences (1975) Is Medical Science
Law 154.

B PROSTITUTION AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES-ss 136-139

1. Karuria v. Republic [1969] E.A. 16

C BIGAMY (s.153)
1. R V Tolson (1889) 23 QBD 168
2. R v Wheat and Socks [1921] 2 K.B 119
3. Bujara v Bujara HCCS 16 of 1998
D INCEST (s.149)
1. Opiira Mathew v. Uganda CA 114 OF 1999
2. Bruno Kiwuuwa v. Irene Namazzi (2006)

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