Mzee Aggrey Magala is a free man after the Chief Magistrate in Luwero handed him a non-custodial sentence, bringing relief to his family, friends, and well-wishers. Magala has been on remand at Butuntumula Government Prison since last week.
The court took into consideration his health condition, particularly his diabetes, and opted against sending him to prison.
As part of the sentence, court ordered Magala to pay UGX 3 million in fines. Pay an additional UGX 30 million in compensation to the complainant, Alex Akandwanaho. Magala paid UGX 10m cash and will pay another UGX 20 million after one year.
The case stems from a 2022 land dispute at Christopher and David Farm in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke District, during which the farm manager was shot and injured.
The ruling means Magala can now return home and reunite with his family after what his supporters described as a long and difficult ordeal.
