The victim, Yvette Aidah Mbabazi, reported her husband, Kiweewa Julius, to authorities, accusing him of violently assaulting her inside their home. According to her statement, the incident took place in the presence of their children, leaving them traumatized and fearful.
Ms. Mbabazi says she sought help from the police, hoping for protection and justice. However, her case has raised renewed public concern about systemic corruption and negligence within law enforcement, where victims—especially women—often feel ignored or silenced.
Community members and activists argue that many domestic violence cases in Uganda go unresolved, not because of lack of evidence, but because perpetrators with financial influence are allegedly able to bribe their way out of accountability. Victims claim that reports are sometimes dismissed, delayed, or quietly abandoned once money changes hands.
“This is not just one woman’s story,” said a local advocate. “It reflects a wider failure of the system meant to protect the vulnerable. When justice is for sale, victims are left defenseless.”
Police have confirmed that a search is ongoing for the suspect, though no arrest has yet been made. Authorities have not commented on allegations of corruption surrounding the handling of the case.
As the investigation continues, human rights groups are calling for independent oversight, stronger enforcement of domestic violence laws, and immediate protection for victims and their children.
For many Ugandans, this case is a painful reminder that reporting abuse does not always guarantee justice, and that meaningful reform is urgently needed to restore public trust in the justice system.
