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Uganda Versus Auma Grace

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

The Accused was arrested at Latoro Trading Center and was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

Uganda Versus Katusabe Kizito

Uganda
Bushenyi
Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused was found in possession of wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi.

Uganda Versus Kigundu Sabiti and Kwaggwa Andrew

Uganda
Bushenyi
Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

Accused A1 and A2 were found on 30/08/2017 found in possession of 127 pieces of hippo teeth weighing 56 kg which they attempted to sell to UWA officers. They were arrested and charged of unlawful possession contrary to section 30 and 75 (b) UWA, Cap 200.

Uganda Versus Mabara Elias

Uganda
Bushenyi
Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

The Accused was found to have killed a wildlife protected species and was in possession of the same contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi.

Uganda Versus A1 – Odokodit Christopher, A2 – Okumu Iddi

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Amuru
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused were found in a wildlife protected area without permission and were in possession of wildlife protected species and devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused were charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Amuru.

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