Defense pins prosecutor on prison visit SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 17/Oct/2024 via @TonyNatif **** Proceedings 11:20 am: Judge enters. All stand. Samali Wakholi, for the prosecution stands up and surveys court. Representation is the same, save for Jonathan Muwaganya who …
Read More »Defense lawyers allege witness coercion in Katanga murder trial
Naome Nyangweso in the spot light again, Judge Muwata to deliver ruling Thursday on contentious issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The defense team representing Molly Katanga, has accused prosecution witness Naome Nyangweso of leading a group, including police detectives and state operatives, to visit prison and coerce one …
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Court was adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday after day in which tensions flared Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the high-profile Katanga murder case resumed today, with the prosecution’s ninth witness, Naome Nyangweso, being questioned about her relationship with the family of the late Katanga. Defense lawyers, led by …
Read More »FOCUS ON KATANGA CASE: Naome Nyangweso’s testimony
Domestic Violence Takes Center Stage as Naome Nyangweso Testifies in Katanga Murder Trial Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The murder trial of businessman Henry Katanga continues to grip the nation, with turn of events in court of interest in social media, as well as legacy media. The trial took a …
Read More »Anthony Natif notes from court: Uganda VD Molly Katanga and Others 8/October/2024
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda VD Molly Katanga and Others 8/October/2024 via @TonyNatif *** On Tuesday, the defense started cross examination of Naome Nyangweso, widow of celebrated Ugandan boxer, politician and sports administrator Maj. Gen. Francis Nyangweso. She’s a sister to the …
Read More »KATANGA MURDER CASE: Forensic DNA analyst to testify on his findings today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A forensics expert who examined the late Henry Katanga’s DNA and matched it with that of his widow Molly Katanga and their daughters testified before the High Court in Kampala as the 8th Prosecution’s witness. The Acting Director of Forensic Services of Uganda Police, Andrew …
Read More »Molly Katanga denies killing husband
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The key suspect in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga, his wife Molly Katanga, has denied the charges, saying she understood well the offenses read against her but it is not true that she committed the offense. This was before the High Court Criminal Division …
Read More »BAIL: Legal Brains Trust takes Katanga request to East African Court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democracy and Human Rights watchdog, Legal Brains Trust, has petitioned the East African Court of Justice seeking interim orders directing the High Court of Uganda to release on bail Molly Katanga who is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga. Legal Brains Trust wants …
Read More »Katanga Murder Case: Widow Molly loses second bail bid
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, the widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, has lost her second bid to secure release on bail. The 55-year-old, who suffers from nasal sinusitis, vertigo (a condition often described as dizziness), breast masses, and hypertension, has been remanded as she awaits trial for …
Read More »Molly Katanga makes second bail attempt
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly …
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