Kampala, September 4, 2026 — The High Court in Kampala has granted businessman Bryan Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, mandatory bail after ruling that he had spent 293 days on remand without being committed for trial.
Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa found that Kirumira had remained in custody for 113 days beyond the constitutional limit applicable to offences triable only by the High Court.
Kirumira was arrested on November 13, 2025, and had not been committed to the High Court by the time Justice Gadenya delivered his ruling dated September 3.
Under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution, an accused person facing an offence triable only by the High Court is entitled to mandatory bail after spending 180 days on remand without being committed for trial.
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The judge stressed that the provision gives an accused person a constitutional right once the required conditions have been met.
“Mandatory bail is a constitutional entitlement and not an indulgence granted at the court’s pleasure,” Justice Gadenya said.
Six charges
Kirumira is facing six charges before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, jointly with four other people.
They include aggravated human sacrifice, manslaughter, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, giving false information, and engaging in rash and negligent acts.
The allegations have not yet been tested at trial.
The prosecution opposed his bail application, arguing that Kirumira could be a flight risk because aggravated human sacrifice carries a possible death sentence.
The state also raised concerns that his release could allow him to interfere with witnesses, his co-accused or evidence at his Badongo village residence in Makindye, which prosecutors have described as the alleged scene of the offence.
But Justice Gadenya rejected those arguments as sufficient grounds for continuing to hold Kirumira after the constitutional deadline had passed.
The judge noted that the prosecution had not provided specific evidence showing that Kirumira posed a real risk to witnesses.
He said the state’s claim of possible interference did not identify any particular witness at risk, threat allegedly made or investigative step that could be compromised.
Bail conditions
Although the court granted mandatory bail, Justice Gadenya imposed several conditions aimed at protecting witnesses and preserving the integrity of the investigation.
Kirumira must deposit Shs10 million in cash and provide two substantial sureties, each bonded at Shs50 million non-cash.
The court provisionally accepted his paternal uncle, Andrew Kizza Bulyake, and brother-in-law, Phillip Gitta, as sureties, subject to verification of their identities and residences.
A third proposed surety, nurse Bena Odetta Asiimwe, was not immediately approved because the court found insufficient evidence concerning her financial capacity and relationship with Kirumira.
Kirumira has also been barred from contacting any prosecution witness, a member of the deceased’s family or his co-accused.
The restriction applies to direct contact as well as communication through agents, electronic platforms and social media.
He is further prohibited from interfering with evidence or investigations.
Barred from alleged scene
As part of the conditions, Kirumira cannot return to the premises at Badongo village in Salaama Parish, Makindye Division, which prosecutors have linked to the alleged offence.
Before his release, he must provide the court with an alternative address within its jurisdiction.
He must also give seven days’ written notice if he intends to change his address.
The businessman is required to surrender his passport and other travel documents and cannot leave Uganda without permission from the High Court.
He must continue reporting to the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court according to its existing schedule.
If his case is eventually committed for trial, he will also be required to report to the Deputy Registrar of the High Court Criminal Division on the first Monday of every month.
Court questions prosecution delay
The ruling also raised concerns over the length of time the prosecution had taken to commit the case.
Justice Gadenya noted that Kirumira had been held for almost 10 months without being committed to the High Court despite facing serious charges.
The judge said the prosecution’s intention to commit him at a future date could not justify continued detention after the constitutional right to mandatory bail had already arisen.
Kirumira was not present in court during the hearing after prison authorities reported that he was unwell.
His lawyers, Lugoloobi Associated Advocates, told the court that he had suffered severe burn wounds on his thighs and feet and had undergone skin-grafting treatment.
The court said he could seek medical treatment from a practitioner of his choice and at his own expense once released, while prison authorities were directed to provide his medical records when requested.
The bail order does not determine Kirumira’s guilt or innocence. The criminal charges remain before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, while the prosecution is expected to take further steps towards committing the case for trial.
Justice Gadenya directed that the ruling be served on the Director of Public Prosecutions for appropriate action.
written by @enock katamba
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