The City Hall Magistrates Court has remanded 22-year-old Marvin Webisa to Luzira Prison over charges of rape, aggravated robbery, and murder of Kampala socialite and TikTok personality Diana Namulinde.
Webisa appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu, who read the charges to him.
The magistrate informed the accused that the court lacks jurisdiction to try capital offences, and therefore he was not allowed to enter a plea.
Prosecution told the court that Webisa, a security guard with Gibeon Security System and a resident of Kiwatule Zone, Nakawa Division, allegedly committed the offences on February 4, 2026, at Kyanja Kwata Zone in Kampala, along with accomplices who are still at large.
It is alleged that Webisa unlawfully had carnal knowledge of Namulinde without her consent and later murdered her with malice aforethought.
On the same day, he and his accomplices allegedly robbed Namulinde of personal items including an iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy A15, a power bank, ear pods, a black laptop bag, 19 handbags, two suitcases, multiple pairs of shoes, seven T-shirts, and other belongings valued at approximately Shs18,620,000.
Authorities allege that the murder occurred during or immediately after the robbery.
Namulinde, 24, was buried last Friday in Namayumba Sub-County, Kyampisi, Wakiso District. Her death comes amid rising concern over a spate of killings targeting women in recent weeks.
Speaking during the launch of the Second National Court Case Census Report 2025 at the Supreme Court two weeks ago, Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija noted that criminal cases dominate the judiciary, standing at 65,709 cases, followed by civil cases at 44,911 and land disputes at 33,496.
Webisa has been remanded to Luzira Prison until March 3, 2026, as investigations continue.
By Alex Magala
12th Feb 2026
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