Molly Katanga Accuses Police of Framing Her in Husband's Murder Trial

In a dramatic turn during the ongoing trial of businessman Henry Katanga's death, his widow, Molly Katanga, has vehemently accused Ugandan police of fabricating evidence and orchestrating a frame-up. Speaking in the High Court, Katanga asserted her innocence, telling defense lawyer MacDusman Kabega that the investigators built a false case against her.

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My story is true. What I told you is exactly what happened. I was framed.

Katanga's defense hinges significantly on challenging the forensic evidence presented. She pointed to a glaring inconsistency in the indictment, which in January 2024 claimed her DNA was "predominant" on the firearm. This claim, she argued, predates the forensic results which, according to court testimony, were only available months later. "Where you charge someone in January, waiting for the results that will come in April - what is that?" she questioned, highlighting what her defense deems a critical flaw in the police investigation.

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Where you charge someone in January, waiting for the results that will come in April - what is that?

Further undermining the prosecution's case, Katanga contested the gunshot residue evidence, raising doubts about the integrity of the swabs used for testing. She also refuted allegations that she was motivated by financial gain, stating she had managed company accounts since 2004 and that jointly owned properties were acquired before her husband's death. This defense strategy aims to dismantle the credibility of the police investigation as the trial approaches its conclusion.

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I was framed. I am innocent.