Uganda Prisons Defends Presidential Pardon of Muhammad Ssebuwufu

Описание: Uganda Prisons Defends Presidential Pardon of Muhammad Ssebuwufu

Uganda Prisons Service has defended the presidential pardon granted to convicted murderer Muhammad Ssebuwufu, stating that the power to forgive offenders rests solely with the President under the Constitution. Ssebuwufu, the proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, was sentenced to death in 2019 for the kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and murder of businesswoman Betty Donah Katusabe. His recent release by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has triggered public debate and criticism over the decision. Responding to the backlash, Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine cited Article 121 of the Constitution, which grants the President exclusive authority to exercise the prerogative of mercy. The proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, Muhammad Ssebuwufu, who was convicted in 2019 for the kidnap, aggravated robbery, and murder of a client, Betty Donah Katusabe, is now a free man.
Key Details of His Case:
• Conviction (2019): Ssebuwufu was found guilty of murder, kidnap with intent to murder, and aggravated robbery. He was initially sentenced to 40 years in prison.
• Sentence Reduction (2025): The Court of Appeal re-evaluated the evidence and reduced his sentence to 18 years, citing that the original sentence was excessively harsh for a first-time offender.
• Presidential Pardon (2026): After serving 11 years (including time on remand), he was pardoned under the Prerogative of Mercy.
• Reaction: His release has sparked significant public outcry and debate regarding the transparency and fairness of the justice system in cases of violent crime.
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