Tag Archives: Molly Katanga

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of Molly Katanga, accused in connection with the 2023 death of her husband Henry Katanga, resumed today March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The proceedings, delayed repeatedly due to logistical issues, centered on disputes over the prosecution’s evidence, which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering her husband, Henry Katanga, failed to proceed on Monday due to the absence of the three court assessors who were appointed to follow the proceedings on behalf of the public. The three assessors in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …