Summary:
Rev. Kahembera was murdered on February 5, 2025, at around 5:00 a.m. in Meru Meru, Kataraza-Nkungu sub-county. His death occurred seven months after the murder of his wife, Rosset Tushabe, 45.
KAZO: The Kazo Grade One Magistrate’s Court on Monday remanded two brothers for the alleged murder of their father, Rev. Misach Kahembera in Nkungu sub-county.
The convicts are Mugabi Naboth, alias Young, 22, and Nuwabine Amos, 29.
According to the prosecution, the brothers, both residents of Rwobuyenjje, Katete-Mbarara City, intentionally killed Rev. Kahembera. The case falls under Sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code, which define murder and outline the corresponding punishment.
Rev. Kahembera was murdered on February 5, 2025, at around 5:00 a.m. in Meru Meru, Kataraza-Nkungu sub-county. His death occurred seven months after the murder of his wife, Rosset Tushabe, 45.
The incident led to the arrest of several family members, including the two brothers, their mother, Mary Busingye, 45, and their sibling, Arthur Agaba, 29.
Presiding over the case, Magistrate Joshua Ndajano explained that, as a capital offense, murder falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. As a result, the accused were not allowed to enter a plea.
They were remanded to Rugongi Government Prison until March 28, 2025, when their case will come up for mention.
Meanwhile, Kazo District Police Commander Joseph Nsabimana revealed that two other suspects in the case, Peace Mumurinde and Olivia Kyarikunda, have not yet been presented in court.
The Senior Resident State Attorney directed that further investigations be conducted to determine their involvement in the case.
