Katuramu Trial Begins

By Edith Kimuli THE trial of former Toro Prime Minister John Katuramu on charges of murdering Prince Happy Kijanangoma begins today. Katuramu, Ernest Nkoba, Alex Twinomugisha, Bob Weswala, Patrick Kwezi and Rombo Jimmy Okumu, are to be tried by High Court Judge John Bosco Katutsi. Katutsi fixed the hearing on February 29, after Katuramu and his co-accused denied the charges. The six allegedly murdered Kijanangoma on March 25, 1999 at Palace View Bar in Fort Portal town. They also allegedly murdered Stephen Kaganda Mulokole who was on guard near the bar. The prosecution is expected to produce over 30 witnesses to prove their case. Ends