Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has denied businesswoman Molly Katanga bail for the third time. Despite her legal team’s arguments that her health is deteriorating and that she remains, in law, an unconvicted citizen, Justice Rosette Comfort Kania ruled on Thursday that the seriousness …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, who has been in custody for over a year on charges of murder, is once again seeking bail in the High Court in Kampala, after delays in her trial. Her legal team argues that her deteriorating health and the continued postponements of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The murder trial of businessman Henry Katanga has been plagued by repeated delays, raising concerns about the accused’s right to a speedy trial. Molly Katanga, the widow of the deceased, has been detained at Luzira Prison since February, facing charges of murder. Her bail …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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