A former soldier of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Daniel Kisekka, has admitted in court that he was involved in the killing of prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Kisekka confessed that he and a group of others were paid $20,000 to carry out the assassination.
Kisekka had deserted the army in Gulu after stealing two AK-47 rifles. After leaving the army, he joined three other men—Kibuuka John, Nasur Abdallah Mugonole, and Masajjage—in committing a series of armed robberies. Later, they were hired to kill Joan Kagezi. According to Kisekka, the order came from a powerful and well-known person who was angry about Kagezi’s involvement in important legal cases that were related to the Muslim community.
Joan Kagezi was a respected court prosecutor. Her murder shocked many Ugandans. The public demanded justice and called on the government to arrest and prosecute those responsible. The court case has received a lot of public attention.
During the hearing, the court did not allow journalists to take photos of the accused men. Despite this, the news spread quickly, and many people took to social media, asking the police to find and arrest everyone who had a hand in Kagezi’s killing.
A trustworthy source confirmed that the suspects involved in the crime were arrested by police. This happened shortly after the public outcry and the growing pressure from Ugandans online who wanted justice for the murdered court advocate.
The case continues to be closely followed by citizens who hope that all those responsible will face justice.
