Masaka 'Heart-Plucker' Murder Suspect to Face Mobile High Court

A high-profile murder case involving a suspect accused of brutal crimes in the Masaka District is set to be heard through a special mobile High Court session. The Judiciary confirmed that the trial will commence on Monday, November 23, 2026, at the Ssaza Grounds in Masaka City.

Justice Vincent Wagona will preside over the proceedings for the case registered as High Court Criminal Case No. AA/176/2026. The accused, Kamugisha Kalayisi, also known as Fred Mujulizi or Moses Mujurizi, faces charges contrary to Sections 171 and 172 of the Penal Code Act for the alleged murder of an adult female in Mugamba Village, Buwunga sub-county.

The venue selection followed an inspection by an advance team led by Masaka High Court Registrar Her Worship Loe Karungi, Commissioner of Police Moses Taremwa, and other security officials. Authorities settled on the Ssaza Grounds for its capacity to safely accommodate a public court sitting. The Uganda Police Force will provide robust security throughout the trial to protect the judge, court personnel, and members of the public.

Police Spokesperson ACP Kituma Rusoke previously stated that the accused confessed to plucking out his victim’s heart. The gruesome discovery of the decapitated body initially alarmed local residents in Butale Zzinga Village. Last month, the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, highlighted the severity of the case on social media following the suspect’s arrest.

The Judiciary utilizes the mobile court initiative to bring judicial services directly to communities, allowing affected families and local residents to witness proceedings firsthand. This framework, introduced earlier in the year by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, aims to enhance access to justice and reduce geographical barriers.

Read more about the upcoming trial details on the Daily Monitor.