The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has charged and remanded 42-year-old businessman Denis Muguzi for allegedly mortgaging and obtaining registration of family land through fraudulent means.
According to the charge sheet, Muguzi, a resident of Bukasa, Muyenga, Makindye Division, faces two counts: fraud on mortgage of property, contrary to Section 290(c) of the Penal Code Act, and obtaining registration by false pretences, contrary to Section 292 of the same law.
Appearing before Buganda Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizi, Muguzi denied all charges.
The state prosecution, led by Grace Amy, told the court that the complainant, Jane Frances Nabayengo, had expressed willingness to reconcile with the accused.
Despite this, Chief Magistrate Kayizi remanded Muguzi until November 12, when his bail application is scheduled to be heard.
The delay was partly due to his sureties failing to upload the required documents onto the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS).
The prosecution alleges that on December 14, 2021, Muguzi fraudulently mortgaged land in Block 253, Plot 1804 at Lukuli while concealing key information about his ownership.
It is further alleged that on February 14, he obtained a certificate of land title for the same land by falsely claiming lawful acquisition.
Documents presented in court indicate that Muguzi paid UGX 130 million under an agreement dated April 28, 2018, leaving a balance of UGX 20 million.
Investigations into the case are ongoing, and Muguzi is expected to return to court on November 12 for his bail hearing.
By Alex Magala
7th Nov 2025
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