Socialite Bryan White: State says still investigating human sacrifice allegations

KAMPALA - The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded Kampala socialite Brian Kirumira, alias Bryan White, to Luzira Prison until May 21, 2026, over charges linked to the alleged human sacrifice of 25-year-old Caroline Nalubwama.

His wife, Naava Nakato, alongside co-accused Daisy Nalunga, advocacy officer Daphine Abaho, and Joyce Irene Nambalirwa, the administrator of Mukyala Mabirizi Nursing Home, were also remanded until the same date.

The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera.

State Attorney Isaac Asasira informed the court that investigations into the alleged human sacrifice case are still ongoing.

The magistrate consequently adjourned the matter to May 21, 2026, for mention of the case.

Bryan White is facing charges of human sacrifice, manslaughter, rash and negligent acts causing death, and possession of marijuana.

Under Ugandan law, manslaughter attracts a maximum sentence of life imprisonment upon conviction, while human sacrifice is punishable by death.

He is jointly charged with Nakato, Nalunga and Abaho with conspiracy to commit a felony and giving false information to police. Nambalirwa is separately charged with manslaughter and rash and negligent acts causing death.

Allegations

Prosecution alleges that on October 22, 2025, at Kyamula Zone in Makindye Division, Kampala, Bryan White killed Nalubwama for purposes of performing or furthering witchcraft, ritual practices, or other unlawful acts.

Court heard that between October 22 and 27, 2025, at Kiruddu Hospital in Makindye Division, Bryan White unlawfully caused Nalubwama’s death through burning.

On the charge of rash and negligent acts, the prosecution alleges that Bryan White handled combustible substances and failed to take precautions against probable danger arising from materials in his possession.

He is also accused of being found in possession of marijuana leaves and seeds stored in bottles, allegedly classified as narcotic drugs.

The prosecution further alleges that Bryan White, Nakato, Nalunga and Abaho conspired to commit the alleged ritual murder of Nalubwama. It is alleged that the four lit candle wax in a room while massaging Nalubwama’s body with a mixture of petrol and ghee as they consumed honey.

They are also accused of knowingly giving false information to Detective Bruce Tumwebaze and Inspector of Police Betty Monica Kyakuwaire at Mildmay Uganda Hospital, Katwe Police Station and Kampala Metropolitan South offices.

According to prosecution, the accused falsely claimed that Nalubwama sustained burns and was admitted to Kiruddu Hospital, whereas she had allegedly been burnt and admitted to Mabirizi Nursing Home.

The State contends that the accused knew the information they provided was false and that it misled investigators.

Meanwhile, Nambalirwa is accused of causing Nalubwama’s death by negligently failing to refer her to a major hospital for specialised medical treatment.

Prosecution argues that her alleged rash and negligent conduct, though not amounting to manslaughter, directly contributed to Nalubwama’s death.

Background

Bryan White rose to prominence in Uganda’s entertainment industry through the Bryan White Foundation, which became known around 2018 for distributing large sums of money to selected artistes and public figures.

Earlier reports indicated that Nalubwama met Bryan White in Saudi Arabia, where she had been working before returning to Uganda and reportedly settling at his Makindye residence.

It is alleged that on October 22, 2025, the two got into a fight, although the cause of the disagreement remains unclear.