Kampala socialite Bryan Kirumira, commonly known as Bryan White, has been charged with human sacrifice, manslaughter, and several related offences in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly sustained fatal burn injuries at his Kyamula residence in Makindye Division, Kampala.
Although Kirumira is listed as the lead suspect, he was absent from court on Thursday when the charges were read to his five co-accused.
His wife, Daisy Nalunga, and three others — Daphine Abaho, Naava Nakato, and Joyce Irene Nambalirwa — appeared before Grade One Magistrate Teddy Nakawuki at Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where the charges were formally read out.
The magistrate remanded all four to Luzira Prison until December 18, 2025, when the case will come up again before Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera for mention.
“The accused persons are hereby remanded until December 18, 2025, when they will appear before the Chief Magistrate for mention of the case,” ruled Ms Nakawuki.
According to the charge sheet, the suspects face seven counts, including human sacrifice, manslaughter, rash and negligent acts, possession of narcotics, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information to the police.
Prosecution alleges that on October 22, 2025, at Kyamula Zone in Makindye Division, Bryan White killed Carol Nalubwama for the purpose of performing or furthering witchcraft, ritual, or other unlawful acts, contrary to the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act.
In a separate count, Kirumira is accused of manslaughter, with the state alleging that between October 22 and 27, he unlawfully caused Nalubwama’s death by burning her and later transferring her to Kiruddu Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
He also faces one count of rash and negligent act for allegedly failing to take precautions against probable danger from combustible materials in his possession. Police further accuse him of illegal possession of marijuana, after officers reportedly recovered leaves and seeds in bottles from his residence.
Nalunga, Abaho, and Nakato were jointly charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, with prosecution alleging that they conspired with Kirumira to commit ritual murder by setting fire to candle wax while massaging Nalubwama’s body with petrol and ghee as they consumed honey.
The trio, together with Kirumira, also face a charge of giving false information to police officers at Mildmay Uganda Hospital, Katwe Police Station, and Kampala Metropolitan South Headquarters. Investigators say they misled officers by claiming that Nalubwama was burnt on October 27 and admitted to Kiruddu Hospital, yet evidence indicates she was burnt on October 22 and first treated at M. Mabirizi Nursing Home.
Another suspect, Joyce Irene Nambalirwa, aged 41, who works as an administrator at M. Mabirizi Nursing Home on Salama Road, was charged separately with manslaughter and causing death through a rash and negligent act.
Prosecution alleges that between October 22 and 27, 2025, Nambalirwa unlawfully caused Nalubwama’s death by failing to refer her to a main hospital for advanced treatment and by negligently handling her condition, which allegedly worsened and led to her death.
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