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Kamoga Umar v Uganda (Criminal Misc App No. 0655 of 2025)

High Court · [2025] UGHCCRD 57 · 2025 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for bail pending trial on charge of Aggravated Robbery
Decision
Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

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Holding

The High Court granted bail to an applicant charged with Aggravated Robbery who had been on remand for over one year. The court held that prolonged pre-trial detention strongly militates in favour of granting bail given the presumption of innocence. The applicant had a fixed place of abode, presented suitable sureties, and there was no evidence of risk of absconding or witness interference.

Outcome

Applicant released on bail pending trial subject to conditions

Facts

The applicant, Kamoga Umar, was charged with Aggravated Robbery contrary to sections 266 and 267(2) of the Penal Code Act. He was arrested on 17 October 2024 and had been on remand for over one year at the time of the application. The applicant applied for bail under the Constitution, the Trial on Indictments Act, and the Constitution (Bail Guidelines for Courts of Judicature) (Practice) Directions 2022. Sureties were presented before the court. The applicant had a fixed place of abode within the jurisdiction of the court.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant satisfied the conditions for the grant of bail pending trial for the offence of Aggravated Robbery.

Orders

  • Application for bail granted.
  • Applicant to deposit a cash bond of UGX 2,000,000.
  • Each surety to execute a non-cash bond of UGX 10,000,000.
  • Applicant to report to the Deputy Registrar of this court every last Monday of the month beginning 29th November 2025.

Rules and key headnotes

Bail — Discretion of Court — Constitutional Right to Apply
An accused person has the right to apply to be released on bail, and the court may grant bail on such terms it considers reasonable, the grant of bail being at the discretion of the court.
Bail — Factors for Consideration — Interests of Justice
In determining an application for bail, courts must consider whether it is in the interests of justice to grant bail, taking into account the severity of the offence, the potential risk of absconding, whether the applicant has substantial sureties to guarantee attendance when required, and bearing in mind that the accused enjoys the presumption of innocence until proved guilty.
Bail — Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention — Presumption of Innocence
Prolonged pre-trial detention strongly militates in favour of granting bail, as a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, even where the offence charged is one where bail may be granted subject to conditions.

Legislation cited (5)

Cases cited (1)

  • Uganda v Rtd. Col. Kiizo Besigye (Constitutional Reference No. 20 of 2005)

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Kamoga Umar v Uganda (Criminal Misc App No. 0655 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 57 (30 October 2025)
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