Summary:
- Counsel Geoffrey Mishelle, the lawyer representing the complainants, told the press that his clients would await further developments on September 30th, when the accused will formally respond to the charges.
KASESE: Kasese Grade I Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Rukoki, on Wednesday remanded Mr. Augustine Byabasaija, Chairperson of the Banyabindi Cultural and Development Trust, to Mubuku Government Prison for forging receipts and invoices belonging to the association.
His Worship Isha Alinda, a Grade I Magistrate, heard that on August 6th of this year, Byabasaija allegedly forged payment receipts for the Banyabindi Cultural and Development Trust while at Mwaro Cell, Rukoki Ward, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality.
However, the Magistrate did not allow Byabasaija to take a plea as there was no State Attorney present at the session. The court has ordered him to return on September 30th, when he is expected to appear before the Chief Magistrate for plea taking.
Counsel Geoffrey Mishelle, the lawyer representing the complainants, told the press that his clients would await further developments on September 30th, when the accused will formally respond to the charges.
Mr. Wilson Bitamazire Mijumba, Vice Chairperson of the Banyabindi Cultural and Development Trust, explained to the media that they had filed the case against Mr. Byabasaija due to his alleged failure to account for 900 million shillings belonging to the association’s members.
In a separate case, the same court also remanded renowned herbalist Abdul Kasita until October 15th on charges related to the murder of two children in Kasese Municipality.
Ezra Muhindo Sumete, father of the deceased children, expressed his satisfaction with the court’s progress and his hope that justice would be served.
