Sandra Ainebyoona.
Kampala, September 7, 2023 – In today’s hearing at the High Court in Kampala, Ddumba Stewart and several other accused individuals are were on trial before Lady Justice Mutonyi Margaret, with a startling tale of theft and violence at the heart of the case.
The prosecution’s key witness, Mr. Kiyanga, recounted a terrifying ordeal that took place on May 21, 2020. On that fateful day, six young men confronted Mr. Kiyanga and his daughter, forcefully snatching their mobile phone. The situation quickly escalated when Ddumba Stewart brandished a knife and attempted to stab Mr. Kiyanga, narrowly missing and causing a severe injury to his ear. The aftermath of this traumatic incident left Mr. Kiyanga hospitalized at Case Clinic, where he battled high blood pressure and the loss of two teeth.
What began as a simple theft of a mobile phone spiraled into a violent confrontation, resulting in severe injuries and psychological trauma for the victims.
The assessors involved in the case carefully examined the evidence presented to them and offered their expert opinion. They emphasized that theft and violence were the focal points of the case. Their reliance on Mr. Kiyanga’s detailed testimony significantly bolstered the prosecution’s case against the accused individuals.
Following a thorough assessment, the assessors delivered their verdict, finding Ddumba Stewart and his accomplices guilty as charged. The case is now scheduled for September 27th, 2023, when Lady Justice Mutonyi Margaret will render her final judgment.
