Masaka High Court Grants Bail to Detained Priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira

Freedom on Conditions: High Court Releases Fr. Ssekabira After Months In Prison - The Witness Uganda

Masaka High Court has granted bail to Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest whose prolonged detention since December 2025 has generated national debate, public concern, and intense scrutiny of Uganda’s justice system. The decision, delivered by Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba, brought visible relief to the priest’s supporters and clergy colleagues, many of whom have repeatedly questioned the circumstances of his arrest and continued i…

Fr Ssekabira granted bail

Reverend Father Deusidedit Ssekabira, standing Masaka High Court dock during hearing of his bail application Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka High Court has granted a 15-million shillings cash bail to Reverend Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Masaka-based Catholic priest who has been in detention for over two months on charges of money laundering. The ruling comes after the state failed to demonstrate readiness to commence prosecutio…

Finally: Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira Granted Bail By Masaka High Court

By Spy Uganda  Joy and celebration filled the premises of Masaka High Court on Tuesday as Catholic faithful, church leaders, family members and friends broke into songs and praise following the release on bail of Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira. The priest, who has been in custody since December 23, was granted bail by High Court…

Masaka High Court Grants Bail to Detained Priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira

Masaka, Uganda – Masaka High Court has granted bail to Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest who has been on remand since December 2025, in a decision that has sparked relief among his supporters while reigniting debate over political influence in Uganda’s justice system. Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba ruled that Fr. Ssekabira, a curate at Bumangi Parish in Masaka Diocese, be released on a cash bail of Shs15 million, alongside non-ca…

Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira Out on Bail

Bumangi Catholic Parish in Kalangala District is full of celebrations as court sets Fr. Deusdedit