Socialite Kirumira Bryan, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail after spending 293 days on remand over charges including alleged human sacrifice, manslaughter and possession of a narcotic drug.
Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa ordered his release on Shs10 million cash bail, ruling that Kirumira had spent substantially longer in custody than the 180-day constitutional period without being committed to the High Court for trial.
Kirumira was arrested on November 13, 2025, and had been held at Upper Prison, Luzira. By the time the ruling was delivered, he had spent 293 days behind bars — 113 days beyond the constitutional period cited by the court.
He was brought before court under prison escort as his bail application reached its conclusion. When Deputy Registrar Samuel Twakyire read Justice Wolimbwa’s ruling, Kirumira appeared taken aback by the decision.
“It is not that I am not hearing, but it is as if I have not been granted bail. It is like I am not understanding,” Kirumira said after hearing the Shs10 million bail order.
Justice Wolimbwa found that Kirumira had met the requirements for mandatory bail, noting that he was facing an offence triable only by the High Court, had spent more than 180 days on remand and had not been committed for trial.
The judge also stressed that mandatory bail is a constitutional entitlement rather than a discretionary favour granted by court.
Prosecutors had opposed Kirumira’s release, pointing to the seriousness of the allegations, concerns about possible interference with witnesses and the possibility that he could abscond. However, the court held that those concerns could be addressed through strict bail conditions.
Kirumira faces six charges: human sacrifice, manslaughter, rash and negligent acts, possession of a narcotic drug, conspiracy to commit a felony and giving false information.
The human sacrifice charge carries a maximum penalty of death and is therefore triable only by the High Court.
The case stems from the death of 25-year-old Carol Nalubwama, who allegedly sustained severe burn injuries at Kirumira’s residence in Kyamula, Makindye Division, before later dying at Kiruddu Hospital.
Kirumira’s release on mandatory bail does not amount to an acquittal. The charges against him remain pending as the case continues through the judicial process.