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POSITIVE JUDGEMENT; Justice for a 15-year-old SGBV survivor

In 2021, CEHURD received and documented a complaint from Mr. Malinga Ronald of Buikwe District, whose 15-year-old daughter was defiled and impregnated by their landlord, Kyesswa Edward. The accused threatened and defiled the survivor twice while her parents were away, impregnating her. She gave birth, although the baby passed away just a week later.

The accused was arrested and charged with defilement under Section 129 of the Penal Code Act Cap 120 (as it then was). CEHURD watched brief in the matter (attended Court and provided legal representation to the client) while working closely with the State Attorney. After five years of litigation, the Chief Magistrates Court of Lugazi on Monday 5th May 2025 found the accused guilty of defilement. He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment.

CEHURD has opened up a fund for survivors of sexual violence to access justice. The purpose of this legal aid fund is to support survivors of sexual violence with court attendances, and psychosocial support. We therefore, encourage the public to support this cause. Support can be extended through;
Bank Transfer
Account name:
Center for Health Human Rights and Development
Account number: 9030023415843,
Bank name: Stanbic, Branch: Garden city

Momo Pay
Dial 1653#, Merchant Code: 198080
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+256 200 – 956006 or info@cehurd.org

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Not Another Girl! Justice Received in Another Defilement Case

In 2019, CEHURD documented a case of aggravated defilement involving a 15-year-old orphan who was repeatedly defiled and allegedly impregnated by her 55 year old parternal uncle and guardian. One night, the survivor sought help as her uncle’s abuse intensified. She reported the incident to a CEHURD SGBV champion, who offered her support and coordinated with the police for further action. The perpetrator fled but was later apprehended with CEHURD’s intervention and collaboration with Hoima Central Police. He was remanded to prison in January 2020.

CEHURD continued its legal interventions in this matter until 12th September 2024. During a plea bargain session at the High Court in Hoima, the convict admitted to having defiled the 15 year old girl and court convicted him on his own plea of guilt. Court sentenced him to nine (9) years’ imprisonment.

What is surprising is that he claimed that he was tempted by satan to defile the girl severally and sought for forgiveness.

Since the survivor was an orphan, CEHURD coordinated with the Hoima Probation Officer to place her in a child care center, where she has and continues to receive care and education alongside her baby of 3 years.

This took place during the High court of Uganda at Hoima Criminal Session No. 0134/2024 in the case of Uganda V. Mugenyi James.

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