Mr Alex Muwonge, a music trainer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for defiling a nine-year-old girl. This sentence was upheld by three justices of the Court of Appeal, led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, after Muwonge appealed the original sentence handed down by High Court Judge […]
The High Court in Kampala on Thursday granted a cash bail of Shs2 million to Hajji Ali Mwizerwa, the man accused of defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata granted Mwizerwa bail after determining that the presented sureties were substantial and the charges were bailable by the High […]
By Juliet Kigongo The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has objected to the temporary release of a father accused of defiling his stepdaughter. The DPP raised five grounds why he is opposing the bail application of Mr Ali Mwizerwa who is facing a charge of aggravated defilement. Among the grounds are […]
A born-again “prophet,” has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for impregnating a 17-year-old girl with whom he fathered twins and infected her with HIV. Prophet Elijah James Kimera, 35, of Faith Centre Church of All Nations at Lusanja in Wakiso has been sentenced by High Court Judge Margaret […]
By Yahudu Kitunzi Residents and leaders in eastern Uganda have raised concern over the increasing cases of defilement in the region. According to the newly released 2022 Annual Crime and Traffic Safety Report, the region topped in defilement with over 2,700 cases recorded, last year. The report released last week […]
