In 2019, CEHURD documented a case of aggravated defilement involving a 15-year-old orphan who was repeatedly defiled and allegedly impregnated by her 55 year old parternal uncle and guardian. One night, the survivor sought help as her uncle’s abuse intensified. She reported the incident to a CEHURD SGBV champion, who offered her support and coordinated with the police for further action. The perpetrator fled but was later apprehended with CEHURD’s intervention and collaboration with Hoima Central Police. He was remanded to prison in January 2020.

CEHURD continued its legal interventions in this matter until 12th September 2024. During a plea bargain session at the High Court in Hoima, the convict admitted to having defiled the 15 year old girl and court convicted him on his own plea of guilt. Court sentenced him to nine (9) years’ imprisonment.

What is surprising is that he claimed that he was tempted by satan to defile the girl severally and sought for forgiveness.

Since the survivor was an orphan, CEHURD coordinated with the Hoima Probation Officer to place her in a child care center, where she has and continues to receive care and education alongside her baby of 3 years.

This took place during the High court of Uganda at Hoima Criminal Session No. 0134/2024 in the case of Uganda V. Mugenyi James.

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