Bryan White
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Brian Kirumira, aka Bryan White, a Kampala socialite has been charged with with human sacrifice and man slaughter in connection with the death of Carol Nalubwama, who was allegedly killed in a ritual sacrifice.
The deceased allegedly sustained fatal burn injuries at his Kyamula home in Makindye division, in Kampala. White told police that the injuries resulted from a gas cylinder explosion while she was cooking.
Kirumira’s wife, Daisy Nalunga and their co-acused, identified as Daphine Abaho, Naava Nakato and Joyce Irene Nambalirwa, appeared bere Grade One Magistrate Teddy Nakawuki at Makindye Chief Magistrates Court. Kirumira, however, did not appear in court.
The magistrate remanded them to Luzira Prison until December 18 2025, when the case will come up again before Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera.
According to the charge sheet, the accused face seven counts, which include giving false information to police officers, human sacrifice, man slaughter, rush and negligent acts, possession of narcotics, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Cause of death
Although White claims that Nalubwama met her death when a gas cylinder exploded while she was cooking, Nalubwama’s family members, however, have rejected White’s explanation, alleging foul play. They claim Nalubwama, who had recently returned from Dubai, was in a romantic relationship with White and suspect that her death may have been a ritual killing.
Detectives reportedly found grass-thatched structures suspected to be shrines at White’s residence. The deceased’s father, Ssalongo Tom Mutyaba, told police that White personally called to inform him of his daughter’s death, allegedly while she was receiving treatment at a shrine.
Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and analysing medical records to determine the actual cause of death.
Owoyesigyire revealed inconsistencies in White’s account regarding when and where Nalubwama was injured.
“Bryan White told police that the deceased was burned on October 24 and that he reported the incident on October 27. However, evidence shows she was admitted to Mabilizi Nursing Home on Entebbe Road on October 22 and remained there until October 27, when she was transferred to Kiruddu hospital after her condition worsened,” he said.
According to police, Nalubwama remained at Mabilizi Nursing Home for nearly a week because White allegedly refused to clear her medical bills.
“Investigations suggest that Bryan White tried to resolve the matter privately without notifying police, even as the victim’s condition deteriorated,” Owoyesigyire noted.
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