KAMPALA
The government has posthumously dropped murder and terrorism charges against the former Kawempe North member of parliament, the late Hon. Mohammed Ssegirinya following his death on January 9.
The High Court’s International Crimes Division Judge, Alice Komuhangi Kaukha says the government cannot continue prosecuting someone who is dead, making the case abate.
“Following his death on 9th January, 2025, the case against him (Hon. Ssegirinya) automatically fell, and the state cannot continue prosecuting him,” Justice Alice Komuhangi said.
She directed the DPP to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanya and four others. Those still facing trial include Jackson Kanyike, John Mugerwa, Bull Wamala, and Mike Sserwadda, who remain in custody alongside Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana, who is out on bail. These are facing various charges of murder and treason stemming from the March 2021 murders in greater Masaka region commonly referred to as ” Bijambiya murders”
Justice Komuhangi also took judicial notice and condoled with the entire nation for the death of Ssegirinya. She scheduled April 7, 2025, as the date for marking exhibits and reading the amended charges to the accused, following the revision of the indictment.
