In one case, Hussain Taewaiko, accused of killing former Uganda Christian University lecturer Pamella Tumwebaze, was presented before Grade One Magistrate Gerald Emwogu.
Taewaiko was brought to court from Luzira Prison under heavy security by the Uganda Prisons Service. However, the hearing could not proceed after Resident State Attorney Josephine Nanyonga informed court that investigations were still ongoing.
Magistrate Emwogu adjourned the case to April 17, 2026, directing the prosecution to provide an update on the progress of inquiries. The accused was further remanded in custody.
In a separate case, Alice Mbolanyi, who is accused of killing her husband Charles Kiseka Tagejja and allegedly dumping his body in a pond tied in a sack, also appeared in court.
The prosecution failed to appear for the hearing, prompting presiding magistrate John Bosco Osiro Oboth to adjourn the matter. Mbolanyi was remanded until April 27, 2026, when the case is expected to be heard.
Authorities allege the crime was committed with the assistance of her two children, who are currently held at Nagulu Remand Home.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased Charles Kiseka Tagejja has raised concerns over the handling of another suspect, Lawrence Makumbi.
Their lawyer, John Kenedy Babumba, criticised the court’s decision to treat Makumbi as a minor, resulting in his detention at Nagulu Remand Home.
Babumba called for an official age assessment, arguing that it would ensure the suspect is subjected to the appropriate legal process.
Relatives of the deceased also questioned the decision, insisting Makumbi is above 18 years. They cited his alleged role as a Special Police Constable during the recently concluded election period.
“According to the laws of Uganda, for one to serve in the police, he or she must be 18 years and above. Why then is the court remanding Makumbi at Nagulu Remand Home?” one relative asked.
The adjournments in both cases highlight ongoing challenges in the criminal justice process, particularly delays linked to investigations and prosecution readiness.