Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Guardian Obstructing Child Defilement Case

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant of arrest against  a one Judith Natuhera, a guardian of a 15-year-old  defilement victim after she deliberately hid the child from testifying.

Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi granted the request by State Prosecutor Jane Frances Itae who said the guardian,  Judith Natuhera, had failed to appear in court  on several occasions thus  frustrating the prosecution of the case.

Itae  has told court that the guardian’s continued absence had crippled efforts to proceed with the case, which involves boda boda rider David Muwanguzi, accused of defiling the minor in July this year.

According to prosecution, on July 4, 2025, Muwanguzi allegedly performed a sexual act with the girl at Kyebando Kisalosalo in Kampala District. The matter was reported by the victim herself, who was medically examined by police.

However,  later Natuhera’s  conduct  including entering into a questionable compensation arrangement with the suspect and failing to appear in court has drawn scrutiny from both the chief magistrate and prosecution.

Last month , the  court threw out a Shs 500,000 plea bargain deal reached between Muwanguzi and the guardian.