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24-year-old woman charged with attempted murder, remanded
According to the particulars of the charge, Barekye allegedly committed the offence on October 15, 2026, at Kisenyi II Zone in Kamwokya, where she is accused of unlawfully attempting to cause the death of George Munyemba.
Joan Barekye appearing before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court. (Photo by Sophia Kagoya)
By: Sophia Kagoya, Journalist @New Vision
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A 24-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder following allegations that she attacked a man with a sharp knife and cut him on the neck in Kamwokya, Kampala.
The accused, identified as Joan Barekye, a self-employed resident of Kisenyi II Zone in Kamwokya within Kampala Central Division, appeared before the Chief Magistrate's Court at Buganda Road, where she denied the charges.
According to the particulars of the charge, Barekye allegedly committed the offence on October 15, 2026, at Kisenyi II Zone in Kamwokya, where she is accused of unlawfully attempting to cause the death of George Munyemba.
Prosecution alleges that the accused attacked Munyemba using a sharp knife, allegedly cutting him on the neck with the intention of causing him grievous bodily harm and possibly ending his life.
Following the incident, Barekye was reportedly arrested as investigations into the alleged attack commenced, before being formally charged with attempted murder.
Appearing before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Prosecution alleges that the accused attacked Munyemba using a sharp knife, allegedly cutting him on the neck with the intention of causing him grievous bodily harm and possibly ending his life.
Following the incident, Barekye was reportedly arrested as investigations into the alleged attack commenced, before being formally charged with attempted murder.
Appearing before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
State prosecutor Grace Amy informed court that investigations into the matter had been completed and asked for the case to be scheduled for hearing.
The court subsequently remanded Barekye until November 23, 2026, when the matter is expected to return for further proceedings.
The accused person was represented by defence lawyer Christopher Ochom.
Under Section 187 of Uganda's Penal Code Act, Cap. 128, attempted murder is a felony punishable, upon conviction, by imprisonment for life.
The court subsequently remanded Barekye until November 23, 2026, when the matter is expected to return for further proceedings.
The accused person was represented by defence lawyer Christopher Ochom.
Under Section 187 of Uganda's Penal Code Act, Cap. 128, attempted murder is a felony punishable, upon conviction, by imprisonment for life.