MICHAEL N
The Magistrate’s Court in Ntungamo has remanded an agriculture officer working with Ntungamo District Local Government over the alleged murder of his wife, a parish chief in Rukiga District Local Government.
Court presided over by Grade I Magistrate Mr. Edgar Kakuru heard that Mr. Rogers Tayebwa, an agriculture officer attached to Rukoni East Sub-county and Rwoho Town Council in Ntungamo District, allegedly murdered his wife, Ms. Racheal Akampurira, on February 9, 2026.
Mr. Tayebwa was not allowed to enter a plea because the court lacks jurisdiction to try the case. He was remanded until April 23, 2026, when he will reappear in court for mention of his case.
The Senior Resident State Attorney, Mr. Laudel Twinomugisha, who is leading the prosecution, said investigations into the murder are ongoing.
The body of Ms. Racheal Akampurira, 33, a Town Agent attached to Mparo Town Council in Rukiga District, was recovered from Omungyenyi Swamp off the Ntungamo–Kabale Road on Tuesday, February 9.
She was laid to rest at her home in Rwamanyonyi Village, Kabasheshe Parish, Kayonza Sub-county, Ntungamo District, on February 11.
The family of the late Racheal accused Tayebwa of being responsible for the murder, citing a history of domestic violence and alleged abuse against their daughter.
On the night of her death, the couple reportedly spent time together at Bamp Hotel in Ntungamo Town, where they drank before leaving at around 9:00 pm, according to witnesses. Police suspect that Ms. Racheal may have been killed at around 10:30 pm that same night.
Mr. Tayebwa later reported to police that he was attacked while riding on a motorcycle with his wife, claiming he was hit in the chest with an object, fell down, and ran away, leaving his wife in the hands of the assailants. His statement reportedly raised suspicion among investigators, leading to his arrest.
