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General Court Martial convicts Hamza Lyavala and Adil Walusansa of murder over Munyonyo and Kalerwe incidents

Justice & Court Rulings Single source Kampala Oct 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

According to The Observer, the General Court Martial in Makindye convicted state informers Hamza Lyavala and Adil Walusansa on two counts of murder linked to the 3 June 2025 Munyonyo explosion and the 21 June 2025 Kalerwe incident, after they pleaded guilty. The prosecution asked for the death penalty, while the defence sought leniency.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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