Ugandan social media personality Magala Balikyewunya, popularly known as Mzee Magala, is set to learn his fate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when court in Luweero District delivers its judgment in an attempted murder case stemming from a violent land dispute in Nakaseke.
Mzee Magala is currently on remand at Butuntumula Government Prison following his recent rearrest. He was reportedly brought back before court after security personnel apprehended him in connection with the long-running case.
The charges arise from an incident on April 13, 2022, at Christopher and David Farm (CD Farm) in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke District.
According to the case details, a confrontation broke out at the contested property at approximately 3:00pm, leaving Andrew Akandwanaho, a 33-year-old farm manager, with gunshot injuries.
The incident also involved the reported disappearance of a firearm and two motorcycles. The firearm, a .303 rifle bearing serial number UG POL 78406 D 108015, was reportedly taken from security guard Daniel Omara.
The two motorcycles were identified as a Bajaj Boxer, registration number UDS 797F, and a UG Boss, registration number UEY 126Z.
Security personnel reportedly responded after receiving information from a resident at the farm. The missing firearm was subsequently recovered, but the two motorcycles have never been found.
Police investigations led to the arrest of Mzee Magala and Omara over allegations connected to the incident. Investigators reportedly raised concerns that the group had visited the disputed property without notifying local police authorities.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) initially brought charges against both men. However, prosecutors later dropped the case against Omara, leaving Mzee Magala as the remaining accused person.
Mzee Magala first appeared in court and took plea on August 22, 2022. He was subsequently granted bail as proceedings continued.
His recent rearrest has brought the case back into the spotlight, with the social media personality now awaiting a judgment that could determine the next stage of his legal battle.
He remains at Butuntumula Government Prison as Thursday’s court decision approaches.
For now, the focus shifts to Luweero, where the court is expected to deliver its decision in a case that has remained unresolved since the 2022 land dispute.