Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The legal team of Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Butambala County Member of Parliament, has asked the court to order an independent investigation into the murder charges leveled against their client. Kivumbi’s lawyers, led by Medard Lubega Ssegona, requested that the court compel the office of …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. This is the 2nd of several series on the case ahead of February 19th, when Justice Kania is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case. …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. This is the first of several series on the case ahead of February 19th, when Justice Kania is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case. …
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Kyankwanzi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kyankwanzi District are investigating the brutal murder of a couple in Ntunda Town Council on Saturday morning. Wamala Region Police Spokesperson Lameck Kigozi identified the deceased as Awali Ssentongo, 42, and his wife Doreen Ayebazibwe, both residents of Kizungu Cell. Police were alerted to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allan Ssempala, 21, has been charged with four counts of murder and aggravated robbery after the deaths of hotel manager Shivan Asasira and security guard Lawrence Musinguzi at Dave Hotel and Suites, Rubaga Division. Ssempala appeared Friday evening at Mwanga II Court and has been …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives at Nateete Police Division were left stunned by the chilling details of a confession from Allan Ssempala, the prime suspect in the brutal double murder at Dave Hotel and Suites. Investigators say Ssempala calmly narrated how a chain of events, marked by desperation, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) is mourning the tragic death of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the university’s head of student affairs, who was killed at her home in Gwafu West, Goma Division, Mukono District. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the university community, leaving students, staff, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gwafu West Village in Mukono Municipality are reeling after the shocking murder of Palema Ruth Tumwebaze, 46, the head of student affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Her body was discovered in her home in the early hours of the morning, sending …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Christian University (UCU) community is mourning the tragic death of its dean of students affairs, Pamela Tumwebaze, who was murdered at her home in Mukono. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, Tumwebaze was attacked by unidentified assailants at her residence on …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Cross Examination of PW24, Detective Sergeant David Beteise Date: 10/Nov/2025 After about 2 hours and 42 minutes of examination-in-chief, the prosecution, led by Assistant DPP Samali …
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