Kiyingi released on bail
Jun 08, 2006
AUSTRALIAN-based cardiologist Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi, who is accused of murdering his wife, was yesterday granted bail by the High Court. The court, however, restricted his movements to Kampala and Wakiso districts.
By Hillary Kiirya
and Edward Anyoli
AUSTRALIAN-based cardiologist Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi, who is accused of murdering his wife, was yesterday granted bail by the High Court. The court, however, restricted his movements to Kampala and Wakiso districts.
Justice Kibuka Musoke also ordered Kiyingi to deposit his Ugandan passport with the court registrar, to execute a bond of sh5m not cash and sh10m for his sureties.
Kiyingi’s Australian passport was cancelled early this year. His sureties were Josam Kasibante and Lule Basajja-Kambwe of the Central Broadcasting Services.
Kiyingi was last year charged with the murder of Robinah Kiyingi, a city advocate, and was committed to the High Court for trial with two others. The trial starts next week.
Justice Kibuka said there was no justifiable reason to deny Kiyingi bail, adding that even if his Australian passport had not been cancelled, it would not have been a good reason to deny him bail.
“Bail is a fundamental human right. The fact that the case is due for hearing in the next criminal session starting June 16, there is no guarantee that it will be heard and concluded expeditiously. The applicant is hereby granted bail and is accordingly released,†Kibuka said.
On his movements outside Kampala and Wakiso, the judge said Kiyingi should always notify the OC CID Kampala stating the purpose of the travel, duration, date of departure and return. He was also ordered to report to the registrar on the 15th and 30th of every month.
Kiyingi was granted bail on constitutional grounds, advanced age and hypertension. State Attorney Alice Komuhangi tried to object to his release but was overruled.
She had told court that Kiyingi would interfere with the key witness who, she said, was being threatened through phone calls.
She also added that Kiyingi would jump bail because he had two passports at the time of his arrest which he had not surrendered. She also said the suspect could secure other travel documents and flee.
Kiyingi has been on remand together with Bob Mugisha, a police detective attached to Old Kampala Police Station, Charles Berwanaho, a businessman of Banda. Their co-accused, John Atwine, died of stomach complications in Luzira prison.
Kiyingi’s closest sister, Primrose Kiyingi, was not at court at the time of his release. But according to some one who called her on phone, she could believe the news. Two unidentified ladies were seen talking to Kiyingi outside the court. One left the court premises with him in a car.
and Edward Anyoli
AUSTRALIAN-based cardiologist Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi, who is accused of murdering his wife, was yesterday granted bail by the High Court. The court, however, restricted his movements to Kampala and Wakiso districts.
Justice Kibuka Musoke also ordered Kiyingi to deposit his Ugandan passport with the court registrar, to execute a bond of sh5m not cash and sh10m for his sureties.
Kiyingi’s Australian passport was cancelled early this year. His sureties were Josam Kasibante and Lule Basajja-Kambwe of the Central Broadcasting Services.
Kiyingi was last year charged with the murder of Robinah Kiyingi, a city advocate, and was committed to the High Court for trial with two others. The trial starts next week.
Justice Kibuka said there was no justifiable reason to deny Kiyingi bail, adding that even if his Australian passport had not been cancelled, it would not have been a good reason to deny him bail.
“Bail is a fundamental human right. The fact that the case is due for hearing in the next criminal session starting June 16, there is no guarantee that it will be heard and concluded expeditiously. The applicant is hereby granted bail and is accordingly released,†Kibuka said.
On his movements outside Kampala and Wakiso, the judge said Kiyingi should always notify the OC CID Kampala stating the purpose of the travel, duration, date of departure and return. He was also ordered to report to the registrar on the 15th and 30th of every month.
Kiyingi was granted bail on constitutional grounds, advanced age and hypertension. State Attorney Alice Komuhangi tried to object to his release but was overruled.
She had told court that Kiyingi would interfere with the key witness who, she said, was being threatened through phone calls.
She also added that Kiyingi would jump bail because he had two passports at the time of his arrest which he had not surrendered. She also said the suspect could secure other travel documents and flee.
Kiyingi has been on remand together with Bob Mugisha, a police detective attached to Old Kampala Police Station, Charles Berwanaho, a businessman of Banda. Their co-accused, John Atwine, died of stomach complications in Luzira prison.
Kiyingi’s closest sister, Primrose Kiyingi, was not at court at the time of his release. But according to some one who called her on phone, she could believe the news. Two unidentified ladies were seen talking to Kiyingi outside the court. One left the court premises with him in a car.