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Uganda Versus Kisarach Denis Onyuta

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

The Accused was found in a wildlife protected area without permission and was 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 was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Amuru.

Uganda Versus Odong Charles, Amone Richard, Okello David, One Gerald

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

Abstract: Please, provide a brief summary (max 250 words) The three accused were arrested and charged of illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, unlawful possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200 and killing wild animals .

Uganda Versus Okot Oscar and Omiyachan Charles

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

Accused persons were arrested inside a wildlife conservation area in possession of four metal traps, 3 spears, several pieces of fresh Uganda Kob and fresh meat of warthog.

Uganda Versus Arob Francis

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

Accused person was arrested for illegally entering a wildlife conservation area without a permit. He was arrested, charged and arraigned in court for the same offence.

Uganda Versus Mwaka David

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused was found in a protected area without an entry permit and was in possession of protected species and devices capable of killings, capturing or wounding 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 Abodo Betty

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused was arrested at Kamdini Town Council in Oyam District and was later transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus Timbise Julius

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

The Accused illegally entered a wildlife protected area contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi.

Uganda Versus Rutagatina John

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

The Accused was found to be 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 Muhereza Charles

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

On the 22nd day of March 2018, the police got information that there were wildlife species which were being traded at Katwe Kabatoro. The sellers of these species were camped in a bar called Tereseke. The accused was arrested and his co accused took off. The police recovered big skins of crocodiles and teeth of hippopotamus.

Uganda Versus Muhindo Byamukama Koroneri

Uganda
Kasese
Chief Magistrates Court of Kasese at Kasese
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

Uganda Wildlife Authority security operatives on the 11th day of September 2020 were on patrol at around 9.00am, came across a group of people who took off and managed to arrest one person who was found in possession of a panga, spade and three fishing baskets. He was taken to Kasese police station and then Kasese Chief Magistrates Court.

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