Supreme Court proceedings hit a snag for two convicted murderers trying to appeal their case involving a slain Kampala businessman. A five-judge panel led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza encountered an unexpected roadblock when prison administrators failed to transfer police constable Jaden Ashiraf from Bugungu Prison.
Participating justices connected virtually and heard from prison assistant superintendent Timothy Tamale about security challenges preventing Jaden's transfer. The court rejected delay tactics and instead instructed the Supreme Court registrar to arrange a prison visit for Jaden's lawyer, Andrew Ssebugwawo. This move would allow direct client consultation about the pending appeal.
Jaden and his co-convict, Sandrah Nakungu, are challenging their original murder conviction related to killing Eria Ssebunya Bugembe. Both received 20-year sentences after a 2016 High Court ruling by Judge Wilson Masalu Musene. Prosecutors presented video evidence showing Jaden's repeated attempts to kill Bugembe before ultimately succeeding.
The legal battle centers on complicated details surrounding Bugembe's murder. Nakungu reportedly owned the vehicle Jaden used to strike Bugembe fatally. Previously, the Court of Appeal upheld the initial conviction. Nakungu and Jaden argue they experienced constitutional rights violations during their trial and were prevented from presenting key witnesses. Their appeal continues through Supreme Court channels with written submissions expected from both the defense and prosecution teams.
Participating justices connected virtually and heard from prison assistant superintendent Timothy Tamale about security challenges preventing Jaden's transfer. The court rejected delay tactics and instead instructed the Supreme Court registrar to arrange a prison visit for Jaden's lawyer, Andrew Ssebugwawo. This move would allow direct client consultation about the pending appeal.
Jaden and his co-convict, Sandrah Nakungu, are challenging their original murder conviction related to killing Eria Ssebunya Bugembe. Both received 20-year sentences after a 2016 High Court ruling by Judge Wilson Masalu Musene. Prosecutors presented video evidence showing Jaden's repeated attempts to kill Bugembe before ultimately succeeding.
The legal battle centers on complicated details surrounding Bugembe's murder. Nakungu reportedly owned the vehicle Jaden used to strike Bugembe fatally. Previously, the Court of Appeal upheld the initial conviction. Nakungu and Jaden argue they experienced constitutional rights violations during their trial and were prevented from presenting key witnesses. Their appeal continues through Supreme Court channels with written submissions expected from both the defense and prosecution teams.
