Summary:
- The alleged assault occurred after Charity greeted their mother, who had been living with Hon. Kesande in Kampala for an extended period.
KABALE: Police in Kabale District have launched an investigation into an alleged assault by the Rubirizi District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Grace Kesande Bataringaya, against her biological sister in Kyanamira Sub County.
Hon. Kesande is accused of assaulting her sister, Charity Christine, on Tuesday around 4:00 PM in Rwababa Village, Kyanamira Sub County, Ndorwa East County in Kabale District. According to Detective SP Hakim Mukama, the Kabale District CID Officer, the case of assault was registered at Kabale Central Police Station under reference number SD REF 60/13/8/2024 after being reported by the complainant, Charity Christine.
SP Mukama confirmed on Wednesday evening that investigations have begun and that upon completion, the case file will be submitted to the state attorney, and if sanctioned, the accused will be arraigned in court.
CUE IN SP MUKAMA….ON THE CASE……LUG/ENG//
Charity claims that Hon. Kesande had previously threatened her, warning her not to visit her home over what she described as baseless accusations. The alleged assault occurred after Charity greeted their mother, who had been living with Hon. Kesande in Kampala for an extended period.
Charity stated that she was struck on the head with a hoe handle, causing her to bleed by Hon Kesande. She accuses Hon. Kesande of taking the law into her own hands and is seeking justice from the authorities.
CUE IN CHARITY….ON THE INCIDENT……RR/ENG//
When contacted for a comment, Hon. Kesande, in a telephone interview, questioned our reporter’s authority to inquire about the allegations and declined to comment.
CUE IN HON KESANDE….ON RESPONSE……ENG//
