KAMPALA — Military prosecutors have asked for more time to complete investigations into a firearms case against Amos Rwangomani, a brother of Water and Environment Minister Gen Kahinda Otafiire.
The General Court Martial in Makindye on Wednesday adjourned the case to November 4 after prosecution led by Lt Regina Nanzala told the court that investigators had identified gaps in the case file that needed to be addressed.
Lt Nanzala asked the court for more time to allow investigators to complete the file and present an updated version.
Rwangomani’s lawyer, Capt Daniel Kagombe, did not object to the request.
The court, presided over by Col Fredrick Kangwamu, granted the prosecution’s request and set November 4 for an update on the progress of the investigations.
Rwangomani, 56, is facing three counts relating to the alleged unlawful possession of two pistols and 10 rounds of ammunition. He is currently out on bail.
According to the charge sheet, prosecution alleges that Rwangomani was found at Mulago Business Centre in Kampala in October 2025 in possession of a pistol marked G 259085, which the prosecution says was restricted to the Defence Forces and that he had no lawful authority to possess.
He is also accused of unlawfully possessing a second pistol bearing serial number PSO BO 19687-08980.
The third count alleges that he unlawfully possessed 10 rounds of pistol ammunition at the same location and around the same period.
The charges were brought under Section 158(2)(c) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces Act, which provides for offences relating to unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Although Rwangomani is a civilian, the prosecution has brought him before the military court under Section 117A(1)(e) of the UPDF Act.
The charge sheet identifies him as a resident of Kickwamba Village, Kalaro Parish, Kyeizooba Sub-county, Igara County, Bushenyi District. He is also described as an NRM cadre from Mbarara City and a supervisor at Kamed Security Company.
The case previously attracted attention over Rwangomani’s disappearance in August 2025.
His family said he was picked up while having a meal at Mulago Business Centre and could not be traced afterwards. His wife subsequently petitioned the High Court seeking an order requiring authorities to produce him.
In February 2026, the High Court ordered the respondents, including the UPDF, to produce Rwangomani dead or alive and file a return to court.
He was later produced before the General Court Martial, where he was charged in connection with the firearms allegations and subsequently granted bail.
Wednesday’s proceedings did not consider the merits of the charges. The prosecution sought additional time solely to complete its investigations.
The case will return to the General Court Martial on November 4.
