A government lawyer has cast doubt on the testimony of a man accusing Kampala pastor Robert Kayanja of sexual misconduct, describing his account as inconsistent and unreliable.
Chief state attorney Jonathan Muwaganya challenged the evidence of 30-year-old boda-boda rider Alex Wakamala during a hearing at Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court.
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Wakamala, along with eight others, is facing charges of fabricating sodomy allegations and trespassing on Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral in 2017. Another suspect, Moses Tumwine, remains on the run, with a warrant issued for his arrest.
Inconsistent answers
Under cross-examination, Mr Muwaganya highlighted contradictions in Wakamala’s statements, particularly regarding mobile phones that prosecutors say are central to verifying his claims.
The court heard that Wakamala could not recall when he obtained his current handset, was unable to identify its make or model, and failed to explain the disappearance of two earlier phones.
The prosecution argued that his evasive responses undermined the credibility of his testimony, suggesting the allegations against Pastor Kayanja were fabricated.
Alleged smear campaign
Prosecutors claim the accused men were recruited and paid by a rival pastor to damage Kayanja’s reputation in what they describe as a coordinated smear campaign.
Court documents allege that on 17 September 2021, the group conspired to falsely accuse the pastor of unnatural offences. They also face charges of conspiracy to defeat justice, criminal trespass, and giving false information to police.
Among the accused are former police officers who allegedly misled investigators by claiming Kayanja had engaged in sodomy, which the state says wasted police time and resources.
Previous attempts
Pastor Kayanja, who testified last year as a state witness, has consistently denied the accusations. He told the court this was not the first time he had been targeted, citing earlier smear attempts in 2010 and 2013.
In 2010, fellow pastors were convicted of fabricating similar claims against him, while in 2013 a man was arrested at Mulago Hospital for allegedly trying to bribe a doctor into forging medical documents.
Case adjourned
The trial magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, adjourned the proceedings to 10 September 2025 for further cross-examination of Wakamala. That date will mark his third consecutive day in the witness box.
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