Breaking!! Court Remands Businessman Katanga’s ‘Killer’ Wife To Luzira Amidst Her Worst Health Condition

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has charged Molly Katanga with charges of murdering her husband businessman Henry Katanga.

Amid heavy security, including armed Counter Terrorism police, Molly, wearing a long purple tie and die African print with bandages on her head and hands, faced the charges.Chief Magistrate Erias Kakooza presided over the court, hearing that Molly allegedly shot Henry dead with a pistol on November 2nd, 2023, at Mbuya Chwa two road, Nakawa Division, Kampala Capital City.

Since the court lacked jurisdiction, the charges were communicated, and the Prosecution led by Jonathan Muwaganya sought to commit her to the High Court for trial.Molly, wanted since early November 2023, appeared in court with visible injuries.

Her lawyers, led by Peter Kabatsi, requested continued medical attention and access to her home, which has been cordoned off. MacDusman Kabega, another lawyer, urged the Court to order the police to vacate the premises.The Prosecution, led by Muwaganya, expressed uncertainty about the security situation at the crime scene.

Magistrate Kakooza directed prison officers to ensure Molly’s doctors access her and ruled that her family shouldn’t be blocked from their home. Molly Katanga was remanded to Luzira Prison until the High Court is ready for trial.

In a related development, the High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata set the bail hearing for Molly’s co-accused persons for January 29, 2024, challenging the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court’s jurisdiction. Molly, along with her daughters Patricia Kakwanza and Martha Nkwanzi, faces murder and evidence destruction charges.

Amanyire George and Charles Otai, accused of being accessories to murder, also await trial.The Prosecution contends that Molly shot Henry on November 2nd, 2023, and her daughters tampered with evidence. The deceased had expressed safety concerns, changing phone passwords and acquiring a private line.

The Prosecution plans to rely on postmortem reports, forensic analyses, and phone printouts for the trial, arguing for the accused persons’ conviction and, potentially, the death penalty if found guilty of murder.