The Luwero Chief Magistrates Court, has sentenced popular Tik Toker, Aggrey Magala Balikyewunya, alias Mzee Magala, to a fine of UGX 33 million or face a three years imprisonment term over attempted murder.
On Thursday, the court which was presided over by Grade one magistrate Esther Adikin, convicted Mzee Magala of threatening violence and ordered him to pay UGX 3 million fine or serve a three years imprisonment and an additional UGX 30 million in compensation to the victim Andrew Akandwanaho with UGX 10 Million to be paid upfront and UGX 20 Million to be paid within a year.
While handing the sentence, Her worship Adikin said court had opted for leniency citing Magala’s diabetic health condition.
The ruling stems from an April 13, 2022 incident at Christopher and David Farm in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke District, during which, Andrew Akandwanaho, the farm manager sustained gunshot injuries.
Magala’s bail out comes days after an inferno broke out at his residence early Sunday morning, left the building extensively damaged.
However no injuries or fatalities were reported in the fire.
