Kampala, Uganda — The High Court in Kampala has postponed its ruling on whether Molly Katanga has a case to answer in the murder of her husband, prominent businessman Henry Katanga, moving the decision to February 26, 2026.
The ruling — initially set for February 19 — will determine if the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to require Katanga and her co-accused to enter their defence or if they should be acquitted at this stage of the trial.
Justice Rosette Comfort Kania is expected to deliver the decision at the next sitting of the High Court Criminal Division.
Molly Katanga is charged with the November 2, 2023 killing of her husband at their Mbuya residence in Kampala. The prosecution alleges that she fatally shot him, while her daughters — Patricia Kakwanza and Martha Nkwanzi — along with George Amanyire, a domestic worker, and Charles Otai, a nursing officer, are accused of destroying evidence and being accessories after the fact.
Court papers show that a notice of the new date was issued by the Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Samuel Twakyire, and sent to legal representatives for both the prosecution and defence.
The case has drawn public attention due to the profile of the deceased and the complex evidence presented, including forensic testimony and reconstruction evidence explored earlier in the trial.
A ruling on whether a “prima facie” case exists is a critical step under Uganda’s criminal procedure, as it dictates whether the accused must formally defend themselves or be cleared without having to call evidence.
