The prosecution has filed fresh criminal charges against Godfrey Muwumuza , 43, a teacher from Kabojja Junior School, who is accused of sexually abusing one of his male pupils during a recent school tour. Muwumuza was arraigned before Buganda Road Court a fortnight ago on charges of attempted aggravated homosexuality.
According to the penal code act, any person who unlawfully and indecently assaults a boy under 18 years commits a felony and, upon conviction, faces a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. The case stems from an incident that allegedly occurred during a school-organized tour. Muwumuza is accused of abusing the child both during the journey to and from the trip.
The fresh charges come after investigators obtained new evidence relating to the ongoing investigations into the matter. Under the Anti-Homosexuality Act, “aggravated homosexuality”, especially involving minors, is punishable by life imprisonment or, in some cases, the death penalty. Even attempts to commit such offences are criminalized and can carry up to 14 years in prison.
Meanwhile, the case has caused significant concern among parents and the Kabojja Junior School administration. In recent days, the school administration, which said that it had rejected proposals for a public relations response, issued a message to parents’ forums addressing the situation, describing it as “an unwelcome disruption.”
The administration also advised parents to be mindful of how this sensitive issue is discussed around children, encouraging them to limit unnecessary exposure. Additionally, they cautioned parents against making public statements that could compromise ongoing investigations or judicial proceedings.
