In Kakira, An 8-year-old girl entrusted to the care of a family friend has narrowly escaped death after enduring months of severe physical and emotional abuse.
However, the suspect, Hellen Judith Baliraine, 41, a social worker at Kakira Sugar Factory, is accused of subjecting the child to prolonged torture and neglect. The girl was left in Baliraine’s care by her stepmother in September 2024, but by the time the abuse came to light on December 9, she was malnourished, covered in wounds, and gravely ill.
The harrowing case, which unfolded in Bukware-Nakanyonyi Cell, Bugembe, Jinja City, has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice from activists, NGOs, and the public.
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Furthermore, the case came to public attention after Baliraine sought medical help for the child at Bugembe Health Centre IV. Clinical officers were alarmed by the suspect’s hesitance to permit a thorough examination.
While initial reports claimed Baliraine had been released on police bond, SP James Mubi, the Kiira Regional Police Spokesperson, dismissed these claims as false.He clarified that the suspect remains in custody under a case file sanctioned for aggravated torture.
“Baliraine was transferred from CPS Jinja to Nalufenya Police Station,” he said, though our independent sources at CPS indicate that she was re-arrested after the matter became a public concern on social media.
In conclusion, the team discovered a shocking array of injuries, both fresh and healing, along with signs of severe malnutrition. The health facility reported the matter to Bugembe Police Station, leading to the suspect’s initial arrest.
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written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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