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Godfrey Ssekagayi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 178 of 2017)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 70 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 18 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Sentence of 40 years' imprisonment for murder held manifestly excessive against comparable cases; set aside and reduced to 30 years after deducting remand time.

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