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Uganda (Prosecution) Vs Okia Francis (Accused)

Brief Background

The accused was arraigned before this court vide charge sheet dated 22nd/November /2024 and sanctioned on 25th November, 2024, whereof he was charged with 1(one) count; that is; Theft contrary to, formerly, Section 254(1) and 261 of the penal code Act, now, Sections 237 of the penal code Act cap 128, laws of Uganda.
Criminal CaseNO. PAL-00-CR-CO-483-2024
DateOctober 2025
Magistrate G.1 H.W Kyembe Karim

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Summary

It was the prosecution allegation that the accused, on the days through 23rd October, 2024 upto 16th November, 2024 at Konya Matunga Trading Center in Pallisa district stole hardware items all valued at approximately
UGX. 4,290,300/= (Uganda shillings four million two hundred ninety thousand three hundred shillings only), the property of a one, Titin Irene.

When the charge was read to the accused, he denied the same.

It is settled law that by denying the charges, the accused put in issue all and every essential ingredient of the offence with which he is being charged.

In attempt to prove the charges, the prosecution called 5(five) witnesses.
To wit;
1. PW1 – Titin Irene (complainant)
2. PW2 – Omoit James
3. PW3 – Kalyebi Innocent
4. PW4 – No. 32782 D/S Kabale Fredbill.
5. PW5 Adiba Stanislaus

On the 06th August, 2025 upon closure of the prosecution case, this court ruled that a prima facie case had been established and the accused according put on defence.

FULL JUDGEMENT:

Download Here: OKIA_FRANCIS._THEFT._CONVICTION