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Anti-corruption cases in Uganda

Bribery, integrity duties, corporate offences, public-sector conduct, and penalties. This curated Uganda collection links existing source-backed legal records for that research intent.

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  • 11 Apr 2025

    R.L Jain Limited v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 8 of 2024) [2025] UGHCACD 7 (11 April 2025)

    Citation
    [2025] UGHCACD 7
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Miscellaneous Application 8 of 2024
    Judges
    Okuo-Kajuga, J

    Restraint order over Kyagwe Block 103 Plot 2132 set aside; mortgagee’s prior registered interest and lack of complicity were upheld.

    • Asset Recovery
    • Restraining Orders
    • Mortgage Priority
    • Money Laundering Allegations
    • Property Rights
    • Anti Corruption Proceedings

  • 27 Nov 2024

    Uganda v Wamukuyu (Miscellaneous Application 83 of 2024) [2024] UGHCACD 10 (27 November 2024)

    Citation
    [2024] UGHCACD 10
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Miscellaneous Application 83 of 2024
    Judges
    Okuo-Kajuga, J

    High Court Anti-Corruption Division grants a restraining order over listed properties linked to the respondent, excluding one unverified residential title.

    • Asset Restraint
    • Proceeds Of Crime
    • Anti Corruption Act
    • Compensation Orders
    • Confiscation Orders
    • Asset-restraint

  • 27 Nov 2024

    Uganda v Lugolobi (Criminal Session 4 of 2023) [2024] UGHCACD 9 (27 November 2024)

    Citation
    [2024] UGHCACD 9
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Session 4 of 2023
    Judges
    Okuo-Kajuga, J

    Ruling on a case to answer: prosecution evidence found sufficient to place Amos Lugolobi on his defense on two counts of dealing with suspect property.

    • Dealing With Suspect Property
    • Loss Of Public Property
    • Ministerial Liability
    • Predicate Offenses
    • Burden Of Proof
    • Public Accountability

  • 29 Mar 2023

    Eyul v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 20 of 2022) [2023] UGHCACD 1 (29 March 2023)

    Citation
    [2023] UGHCACD 1
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Appeal No. 20 of 2022
    Judges
    Tibulya, J

    Appeal dismissed: the High Court upheld a conviction for causing financial loss, finding the appellant was an employee and had received salary payments.

    • Causing Financial Loss
    • Public Service Employment
    • Salary Fraud
    • Misrepresentation Of Employment Status
    • Causing-financial-loss
    • Anti-corruption

  • 7 Dec 2022

    Akujjo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 6 of 2022) [2022] UGHCACD 10 (7 December 2022)

    Citation
    [2022] UGHCACD 10
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Appeal No. 6 of 2022
    Judges
    Tibulya, J

    Appeal dismissed; conviction for embezzlement upheld, along with a four-year prison term and ten-year disqualification from public office.

    • Embezzlement
    • Burden Of Proof
    • Sentencing Guidelines
    • Public Officer Misconduct
    • Criminal-appeal
    • Sentencing

  • 30 Sept 2021

    Ouma v Uganda (Criminal Application 17 of 2021) [2021] UGSC 50 (30 September 2021)

    Citation
    [2021] UGSC 50
    Court
    Supreme Court of Uganda
    Case number
    Criminal Application 17 of 2021
    Judges
    Opio-Aweri, JSC, Mwondha, JSC, Muhanguzi, JSC, Tuhaise, JSC, Mike Chibita, JSC

    Application for leave to file a third appeal dismissed for failure to show a properly raised question of public or general importance.

    • Leave To Appeal
    • Certificate Of Importance
    • Evaluation Of Evidence
    • Defence Of Entrapment
    • Leave-to-appeal
    • Certificate-of-importance

  • 26 Aug 2021

    Uganda v Chebet (Criminal Appeal No. 14 of 2020) [2021] UGHCACD 5 (26 August 2021)

    Citation
    [2021] UGHCACD 5
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Appeal No. 14 of 2020
    Judges
    Tibulya, J

    High Court of Uganda allowed the appeal, held that contradictions in the prosecution case were minor, and entered a conviction for embezzlement of drugs.

    • Embezzlement
    • Anti Corruption Act
    • Evidence Contradictions
    • Burden Of Proof
    • Access To Property
    • Criminal-appeal

  • 25 Aug 2021

    Uganda v Etuusa Lubega (HCT-00-ACD-SC 3 of 2017) [2021] UGHCACD 6 (25 August 2021)

    Citation
    [2021] UGHCACD 6
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    HCT-00-ACD-SC 3 of 2017
    Judges
    Tibulya, J

    Conviction on four counts of abuse of office over irregular procurement of graduation vendors at Makerere University.

    • Abuse Of Office
    • Public Procurement Irregularities
    • Arbitrary Act
    • Mens Rea
    • Public Body Employment
    • Prejudice To Employer

  • 18 Feb 2020

    Dr. Eumu Silver & Anor v Uganda (Consolidated Criminal Appeals No. 0307 &0321 of 2015) [2020] UGCA 44 (18 February 2020)

    Citation
    [2020] UGCA 44
    Court
    Court of Appeal of Uganda
    Case number
    Consolidated Criminal Appeals No. 0307 &0321 of 2015
    Judges
    Owiny-Dollo, DCJ

    Appeal dismissed: convictions for causing financial loss and abuse of office upheld; handwriting evidence and refund orders sustained.

    • Causing Financial Loss
    • Abuse Of Office
    • Anti Corruption Act
    • Evidence Re Evaluation
    • Handwriting Expert Evidence
    • Burden Of Proof

  • 27 Jul 2018

    Ssenyonjo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 7 of 2018) [2018] UGHCACD 7 (27 July 2018)

    Citation
    [2018] UGHCACD 7
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    Criminal Appeal 7 of 2018
    Judges
    Gidudu, J

    Appeal dismissed: the court upheld convictions for gratification and abuse of office, finding the land officer solicited and received a bribe.

    • Corruption Offences
    • Abuse Of Office
    • Gratification
    • Public Officer Misconduct
    • Anti-corruption
    • Abuse-of-office

  • 6 Dec 2016

    Byamukama Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.316 of 2009) [2016] UGCA 85 (6 December 2016)

    Citation
    [2016] UGCA 85
    Court
    Court of Appeal of Uganda
    Case number
    Criminal Appeal No.316 of 2009

    Appeal dismissed. The High Court upheld a conviction for abuse of office after finding the appellant arbitrarily awarded a fuel contract to a non-prequalified supplier.

    • Abuse Of Office
    • Public Procurement
    • Local Government Employment
    • Arbitrary Action
    • Authority Of Public Officer
    • Abuse-of-office

  • 30 Jun 2015

    Uganda v Serwamba & Ors (HCT-00-CN 24 of 2015) [2015] UGHCACD 16 (30 June 2015)

    Citation
    [2015] UGHCACD 16
    Court
    HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)
    Case number
    HCT-00-CN 24 of 2015
    Judges
    Mugamba, JSC

    Bail denied in the Anti-Corruption Division after the court found affidavit irregularities and no proof of fixed abode or adequate sureties.

    • Bail Application
    • Pre Trial Detention
    • Constitutional Rights
    • Trial On Indictments
    • Affidavit Requirements
    • Bail-application