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Witchdoctor serving a life sentence in prison for working with Kato Kajubi
Moses Makumbi, a former Kato Kajubi witchdoctor, and Dennis Kabuye, his helper, were sentenced to life in jail by the Masaka High Court for their roles in the sacrificial slaying of a minor.
Judge Victoria Nakintu Katamba's ruling, delivered on October 23, 2017, marked the end of a trial that exposed the horrible specifics of the crime against Passy Mirembe in Kayugi village, Nyendo Mukungwe Division. On the other hand, Makumbi's defence attorney, Alexander Lule Nkima, put up a strong fight, highlighting his client's senior age and heavy family duties.
Lule emphasised Makumbi's responsibility as a provider for his four wives and seventy-one children in her plea for the court to consider a lower punishment.
"Makumbi needs to take care of other people; he should be given a lighter sentence," Lule said.
Judge Nakintu called the deceased's parents to make their case in response to the defense's claims.