Led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Lino Anguzu and supported in court by her elder brother Phillip Kagezi, Carol recounted how the tragedy unfolded on that Monday evening.
Sabiiti explained that the procedure is clear: when the results are not found, the only option left is to declare the results based on the available information and that the law doesn't propose that the Returning Officer should run away.
According to the penal code act, any person who unlawfully and indecently assaults a boy under 18 years commits a felony and, upon conviction, faces a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
Kisekka was convicted on Monday following his own guilty plea to the charge of murder, under a plea bargain agreement with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The state was represented by Assistant DPP Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Jacqueline Okui.
However, that Kisekka while on remand at Makindye Military Barracks, he escaped from the military detention and went to Kayunga to burn charcoal and started Charcoal business, six years after he had been on Court Martial remand.
Presided over by Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the event took place at Buvuma Magistrate’s Court grounds and brought together judicial officers, local leaders, and residents. The Court Open Day is part of the Judiciary’s broader strategy to enhance transparency, accountability, and access to justice, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
According to the lawyers, the case was allocated to Justice Emmanuel Baguma on April 28, 2025. However, with the court yet to fix a hearing date, there is concern that the matter may exceed the 30-day constitutional timeframe required for disposing of bail applications, which lapses on May 22, 2025.
Kukunda Judith
