Tag Archives: Kitalya prison

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The eighth suspect in the double murder case of General Katumba Wamala’s daughter and driver has been remanded to Kitalya government prison. The suspect is Huzaifa Wampa alias Kanaabe, a 34 year old and resident of Nyimba Kikomeko Bombo in Luwero district. Wampa whose hands …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Prisons Services-UPS has said the suspects in the assassination attempt of Gen. Katumba Wamala are currently undergoing treatment at Kitalya prison where they were remanded last week. Last week, the five suspected people who are allegedly connected to the shooting that led to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial has remanded 24-year-old Fiumoney Kessy Odoc, a security guard attached to private security firm Saracen Uganda Limited for illegal possession of defence stores. Odoc, a resident of Kiganda village, Kira municipality in Wakiso district appeared on Monday afternoon before the General …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  Kawempe North MP Elect Muhammad Ssegirinya has been remanded further to Kitalya Prison after his legal team indicated that it was not ready to start his trial today. Ssegirinya faces charges of inciting violence.  Segirinya was arrested on Monday, March 22, 2021, from Mini …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Division of High Court has confirmed that Justine Juuko is on remand at Kitalya prison. Juuko also known as “The Ugandan destroyer,” was arrested on December 12th from Kyazanga and reportedly charged by the Unit Disciplinary Committee-UDC of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nicholas Opiyo, a renowned human rights lawyer has been granted a 15 million Shillings cash bail after more than a week in custody. Opiyo, the executive director of Chapter Four Uganda, a human rights organization was arrested last week on Tuesday with two others from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights lawyer Nicholas Opio will spend his Christmas in Kitalya prison where he has been remanded on money laundering charges. He appeared this morning before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Dr. Douglas Singiza who read for him the charges of money laundering. The magistrate didn’t …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court has remanded Alvin Mugerwa to Kitalya government’s prison on charges related to hacking of Pegasus Technologies systems. Mugerwa was on Friday afternoon arraigned before Grade One Senior Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis who read to him two charges under the Computer Misuse …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded 34 year old city businessman Francis Bruno Bazibu to Kitalya government prison on one offense of illegal  possession of a bullet. Bazibu was on Thursday arraigned before court presided over by Lt General Andrew Gutti who read …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirteen civilians who were arrested for owning attires similar to those of the security forces are still in prison. According to lawyer Geoffrey Turyamusiima, the 13 supporters of the National Unity Platform are held in Kitalya prison. They include Bazira Kiwanuka, Fred Luwaga, Hassan …