Today’s Court Update
#25. November 11th, 2024 (Mention): It is unclear as to the exact status of this file. As of this date (April 2025) this case has not been updated since the posted date. The listed outcome on that date was ‘Directions Given’. A judgement date had been set for October 23rd, 2024 but does not appear to have been handed down.
Case Overview
The accused was arrested and arraigned in court on August 18th, 2021, for being in possession wildlife trophy of an endangered species namely 18 kg of ivory contrary to sec 92 of WMCA
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Edgar Kagoni – Principal Magistrate Court 4 | |
State Counsel: Ms. Winny | Advocates for the Accused:
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Accused: 1. Samwel Kabugi Nganga | |
Charged:
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Date of Arrest: 2021-08- | Date of Arraignment: 2021-08-18 |
Location of Arrest: TBA | Contraband Seized: 18 kg |
PROCEEDINGS
#22. July 1st, 2024 (Mention): The court has set a defence hearing date of July 24th, 2024. (SEEJ-AFRICA not in attendance.)
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#21. March 20th, 2024 (Mention): The court has set a hearing date of July 1st, 2024. (SEEJ-AFRICA not in attendance)
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#20. February 5th, 2023 (Defence Hearing): Present in court was Hon Edgar Kagoni and Prosecutor Ms. Winny. The scheduled defence hearing didn’t take place due to the absence of the accused person. A warrant of arrest has been issued on the accused, Samuel Kabugi Nganga.
The case was adjourned to March 20th, 2024 for a mention.
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#19. October 18th, 2023 (Defence Hearing): The hearing did not take place as the court was not sitting. The prosecutor was not in court. The accused was present with one witness. The hearing has been set for February 5th, 2024.
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#18. September 25th, 2023 (Ruling): The matter was coming up for ruling. The accused Mr. Kabugi was present with 3 witnesses but without an advocate. While the ruling was not heard, it was assumed that the court ruled that there is a case to answer as a defence hearing date has been slated for October 18th, 2023.
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#17. September 20th, 2023 (Ruling): This ruling was adjourned. Court did not commence until late morning with the sitting Magistrate advising that he had vehicle issues. When this case was called, the accused was absent from the court (he had been seen earlier) and the file was put aside. Adjourned to September 25th, 2023.
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#16. September 13th, 2023 (Ruling): The ruling did not take place as the accused was absent, his wife was in attendance and said he was unwell and went to hospital. Adjourned with next date set for September 20th, 2023.
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#15. September 11th, 2023 (Ruling): SEEJ was appearing on this matter for the first time. The accused was present. This ruling did not take place due to the heavy court case load. At approx 13:00, the matter was adjourned to September 13th, 2023 for ruling.
