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Atwongyirwe appeared before Chief Magistrate Andrew Kabombo on Wednesday and presented three sureties
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By Our Reporter
MBARARA - The Chief Magistrates Court in Mbarara has granted bail to Doreen Atwongyirwe, a lecturer at Bishop Stuart University, who is facing charges of causing grievous harm to her maid.
Atwongyirwe appeared before Chief Magistrate Andrew Kabombo on Wednesday and presented three sureties. She was granted a cash bail of UGX 1.5 million, while her sureties were asked to provide a non-cash bond of UGX 10 million each.
Doreen was granted a cash bail of UGX 1.5 million
In granting bail, His Worship Kabombo noted that the victim had requested her alleged tormentor be released on bail so that she could continue receiving financial support for her medical treatment, which Atwongyirwe had agreed to offer.
Atwongyirwe, a resident of Katete Central Cell, was arrested earlier this month and charged with grievous harm under Section 199(a) of the Penal Code Act. She had been remanded to Mbarara Main Prison.
According to court documents, on September 25, 2024, while in Katete Central Cell, Katete Ward, Mbarara City South Division, Atwongyirwe allegedly poured hot water on her maid, Racheal Ninsiima, with the intent to cause serious bodily harm.
His Worship Kabombo adjourned the case until December 3, 2024, when the hearing will commence.
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