Summary:
- His Worship Mutabazi granted them cash bail of UGX 500,000 each and a non-cash bail of UGX 5 million.
KABALE: Three Kigezi High School senior six students have been granted cash bail of UGX 500,000 each by the Kabale Grade I Magistrate after pleading not guilty to beating and injuring a fellow student.
The prosecution, led by Noeline Nagayi, informed the court, presided over by His Worship Julius Mutabazi, that Japhas Owoyesiga (19), Hosea Kwetegyeka (20), Lucky Ainebyoona (20), and others still at large, caused grievous bodily harm to Anselm Akampurira, a Senior Five student at Kigezi High School. The incident occurred on November 23, 2023, at Kigezi High School in Kabale Municipality, contrary to Section 219 of the Penal Code Act according to His worship Mutabazi.
Appearing before the court on Thursday, the suspects presented sureties and requested bail. His Worship Mutabazi granted them cash bail of UGX 500,000 each and a non-cash bail of UGX 5 million. He advised the school administration to monitor students closely to prevent such incidents and encouraged the parents of both the victim and the suspects to reconcile and settle the matter out of court. The case was adjourned to July 18, 2024.
Meanwhile, Gashom Muhigane, the victim’s father, urged the suspects’ parents to cover the victim’s medical bills and requested the court to expedite the case for justice. Muhigane also revealed that he has filed a civil suit against Kigezi High School to Kabale High Court for failure to care for the children, seeking UGX 70 million in compensation.
