The Judiciary has revealed that a suspected serial killer linked to 38 murders, in the past 15 years in various parts of the country is set to face public trial in Masaka City over his alleged crimes.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Judiciary confirmed Ssaza Grounds as the venue for the forthcoming High Court Mobile Court session, for the hearing of Kamugisha Kulayisi alias Mujulizi Fred, who is charged with murder contrary to Sections 171 and 172 of the Penal Code Act, in connection with the alleged murder of an adult female in Mugamba Village, Buwunga Sub-County, Masaka District.
The judiciary noted that the hearing of the case registered as High Court Criminal Case No. AA/176/2026, which will be presided over by Hon. Justice Vincent Wagona, will begin on Monday, November 23, 2026.
“The venue was confirmed following an inspection by an advance team led by the Registrar High Court, Her Worship Katushabe Prossy. The team, which included the Deputy Registrar of the Masaka High Court, Her Worship Loe Karungi, Commissioner of Police Moses Taremwa and other security officials, inspected three proposed venues” the statement read.
The judiciary further noted that Ssaza Grounds was found suitable to accommodate the requirements of a public court sitting.
“The Ppookino of Buddu County, Owekitibwa Jude Muleke, has granted permission for the use of the grounds” the statement read.
Mujulizi’s arraignment in the court, follows his arrest last month by security operatives.
Following his arrest, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a post on his X account revealed that Mujulizi, an alleged serial killer and cannibal was linked to the deaths of 38 people in Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo districts between 2010 and 2025.
Gen Muhoozi said Mujurizi will face public execution for his alleged crimes.
“I am glad to inform our fellow citizens that the security forces have arrested the evil Mujurizi Moses. The worst serial killer and cannibal in Uganda’s history” he said.
He added, “He killed and ate 38 people between 2010-2025 in Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo. We will try him in public and definitely execute him”.
Gen Muhoozi further warned serial killers across the country against their acts.
