The High Court has granted cash bail of shs 2 million each to four individuals accused of tampering with evidence in the murder case of the late city businessman Henry Katanga.
The suspects, Patricia Kakwanza and Martha Nkwanzi Katanga, who are both daughters of the deceased, along with Dr. Charles Otai and domestic worker George Amanyire, were released on Wednesday after a successful bail application at the High Court in Kampala.
The legal representative for the accused, Jet Tumwebaze of Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), reported that they had faced numerous attempts before finally securing bail on the fifteenth try.
Notably, the main suspect in the murder case, Molly Katanga, the mother of the two daughters, remains incarcerated at Luzira Prison as her bail application is still pending.
Molly is facing charges related to the murder of her husband, Henry Katanga, which occurred on November 2, 2023, at their residence in Mbuya, a Kampala suburb.
The fatal incident transpired following an altercation between Henry Katanga and his wife. Molly, who was charged with her husband’s murder, was subsequently admitted to IHK with severe injuries, allegedly sustained during the intense confrontation with the deceased.
The grant of bail to Patricia Kakwanza, Martha Nkwanzi Katanga, Dr. Charles Otai, and George Amanyire marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the tragic event.
As Molly Katanga awaits the outcome of her bail application, the case continues to unfold, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the high-profile murder.