Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Grade One Magistrate Yafesi Ochieng on Friday, March 21, 2025, remanded two suspects, Sheilah Nabatanzi and Ali Kigozi, in connection with the death of a Norwegian national Robert Hausvik earlier in March in Walukuba, Jinja City. A third suspect remains on the run. …
Read More »Shocking images in court show bedroom walls drenched in Molly Katanga’s blood
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The high-profile trial of Molly Katanga, accused of involvement in the 2023 death of her husband, Henry Katanga, resumed on March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The case has been fraught with delays, largely due to logistical challenges, and continues to …
Read More »COURT NOTES: Molly Katanga case March 11, 2025
COURT NOTES MARCH 11, 2025 | VIA @TonyNatif | After a lengthy hiatus, the trial of Molly Katanga and 4 others resumed yesterday at The High Court of Uganda (Criminal Division) before a new Judge, Her Lordship Rosette Comfort Kania, who also doubles as the newly appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Judicial …
Read More »Molly Katanga speedy trial onto a slow start, adjourned again
The Promise of a speedy trial hits its first roadblock as court doesn’t proceed as earlier scheduled. COURT NOTES | VIA @TonyNatif | On February 21 2025, the High Court (Criminal Division) of Uganda sat and made a ruling denying Molly Katanga bail, despite finding that she was of advanced age, had …
Read More »‘Immaculate Onebe’s phone was first hidden from Police’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The phones of Immaculate Mary Immaculate Aiso Onebe, who was allegedly murdered by her husband Senior Accountant Francis Onebe and their security guard, Bonny Oriekot, were initially kept away from the police, the high court heard on Tuesday. According to the Investigating Officer Jacob …
Read More »Kirumira Murder: Court acquits Abubaker Kalungi
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Margaret Mutonyi has acquitted Abubaker for the double murders of former Buyende District Police Boss Assistant Superintendent of Police Muhammad Kirumira and his friend, Resty Nalinya Mbabazi. Justice Mutonyi acquitted Kalungi after the prosecution failed to prove his participation in the murders that …
Read More »Man remanded over murder of neighbour’s 8-year-old son
Katikamu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Mawanda Mwesige,32, a resident of Butanza village in Katikamu sub-county in Luwero district has appeared before the Magistrate’s court for the alleged murder of his neighbor’s eight-year-old son. He appeared before the Luwero Grade One Magistrate Franca Atto Okello Thursday following his arrest by residents …
Read More »Police hold woman over husband’s murder
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kibaale are holding a woman in connection to the death of her husband. The suspect is Clementine Mukamuligo, a resident of Kacu village in Kyakazihire sub-county in Kibaale district. She is accused of murdering her husband Doriko Kalega around 11 pm on Monday. …
Read More »Police halts trial of officers accused of mismanaging murder case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Disciplinary Tribunal has halted the trial of three police officers accused of mismanaging a murder case in Wakiso. Two officers Joseph Kamukama, the Officer in Charge –OC Wakiso police station and Patrick Mugume, OC for Kisimbiri police post and Police Constable Isaac …
Read More »High Court orders for separate trials in Akena murder case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Criminal Division has ordered for two separate trials in the Kenneth Akena murder case. Justice Steven Mubiru of the High Court Criminal Division issued the order on Wednesday after one of the suspects Joseph Kanyamunyu did not appear in court due to …
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