Social media personality Magala Balikyewunya, popularly known as Mzee Magala, is expected to learn his fate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when the court in Luweero District delivers judgment in an attempted murder case against him.
The case arises from a violent land dispute at Christopher and David Farm (CD Farm) in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke District, on April 13, 2022.
According to police records, the incident occurred at around 3pm when Mzee Magala, accompanied by about 15 people, including armed private security guards, arrived at the farm to survey land that was the subject of a dispute.
The disputed property comprised Block 847 Plot 3, Block 842 and Block 846 Plot 6.
Farm manager Andrew Akandwanaho, 33, and a group of casual workers reportedly confronted the group in an attempt to stop the survey. A confrontation followed, during which Akandwanaho was shot and injured.
Police records further indicate that a .303 rifle, serial number UG POL 78406 D 108015, was taken from security guard Daniel Omara during the incident. Two motorcycles โ a Bajaj Boxer, registration UDS 797F, and a UG Boss, registration UEY 126Z โ were also reported missing.
Following a report from a farm resident, security personnel responded to the scene and recovered the firearm, although the motorcycles were reportedly not recovered.
Police investigations subsequently resulted in the arrest of Mzee Magala and Omara on allegations related to attempted murder. Investigators also noted that the group had allegedly visited the disputed property without notifying local police.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) initially charged both men, but later dropped the case against Omara, leaving Mzee Magala as the sole accused.
Mzee Magala took plea on August 22, 2022, and was initially granted bail.
However, he was rearrested last week after court determined that he was wanted and is currently being held on remand at Butuntumula Government Prison in Luweero District.
The court is now expected to deliver its judgment on Thursday, November 12, 2026, bringing a significant stage of the long-running case to a conclusion.
Ground Media UG will continue to follow the case and provide updates as they emerge.
The case arises from a violent land dispute at Christopher and David Farm (CD Farm) in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke District, on April 13, 2022.
According to police records, the incident occurred at around 3pm when Mzee Magala, accompanied by about 15 people, including armed private security guards, arrived at the farm to survey land that was the subject of a dispute.
The disputed property comprised Block 847 Plot 3, Block 842 and Block 846 Plot 6.
Farm manager Andrew Akandwanaho, 33, and a group of casual workers reportedly confronted the group in an attempt to stop the survey. A confrontation followed, during which Akandwanaho was shot and injured.
Police records further indicate that a .303 rifle, serial number UG POL 78406 D 108015, was taken from security guard Daniel Omara during the incident. Two motorcycles โ a Bajaj Boxer, registration UDS 797F, and a UG Boss, registration UEY 126Z โ were also reported missing.
Following a report from a farm resident, security personnel responded to the scene and recovered the firearm, although the motorcycles were reportedly not recovered.
Police investigations subsequently resulted in the arrest of Mzee Magala and Omara on allegations related to attempted murder. Investigators also noted that the group had allegedly visited the disputed property without notifying local police.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) initially charged both men, but later dropped the case against Omara, leaving Mzee Magala as the sole accused.
Mzee Magala took plea on August 22, 2022, and was initially granted bail.
However, he was rearrested last week after court determined that he was wanted and is currently being held on remand at Butuntumula Government Prison in Luweero District.
The court is now expected to deliver its judgment on Thursday, November 12, 2026, bringing a significant stage of the long-running case to a conclusion.
Ground Media UG will continue to follow the case and provide updates as they emerge.