Entebbe Chief Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis has officially recused herself from presiding over the fraud case involving prominent land broker Muhamadi Kamoga, the proprietor of Kamoga Properties Ltd.
The decision followed a formal objection by Kamoga’s lawyers, led by Brian Tindyebwa, who alleged that the magistrate had discussed the case with the accused via WhatsApp. Tindyebwa argued that his client could not receive a fair hearing under the circumstances.
In response, the Chief Magistrate summoned both parties for a closed-door meeting in her chambers. Upon resumption of the court session, she announced her withdrawal from the case, citing the need to protect her integrity.
“I have no personal interest in this matter, but rather than allow my name and integrity to be dragged into controversy—especially since the accused previously filed a complaint against me with the Judicial Service Commission—I have decided to step aside,” Amabilis stated.
The case has now been assigned to Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, with the next hearing scheduled for July 16.
Kamoga faces multiple charges including forgery, obtaining registration by false pretenses, uttering false documents, unlawful eviction, and malicious damage to property.
Prosecution alleges that Kamoga fraudulently acquired more than 200 acres of land in Garuga-Bukaya, Entebbe, Wakiso District. He is accused of using forged land transfer forms bearing the signature of businessman Peter Bibangamba to illegally transfer ownership of the land into his name.
