The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded four individuals, including socialite Bryan White’s wife, over multiple charges linked to the alleged ritual killing of Carol Nalubwama.

Those remanded are Daisy Nalunga (Bryan White’s wife), Daphne Abaho (an advocacy officer), Nakato Naava (a self-employed resident of Kyamula Zone), and Joyce Irene Nambalirwa (administrator at M. Mabirizi Nursing Home on Salama Road, Makindye Division).

They appeared before Grade One Magistrate Teddy Nakawuki, who ordered that they be remanded until November 18, 2025, when they will appear before Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera for plea taking.

The prime suspect, Kirumira Bryan, also known as Bryan White, has not yet appeared in court, with police stating that he is currently unwell.

According to court documents, Bryan White, 38, a resident of Kyamula Zone in Munyonyo, Makindye Division, faces seven counts, including human sacrifice, manslaughter, conspiracy to commit a felony, rash and negligent acts, unlawful possession of narcotics, and giving false information to police.

The prosecution alleges that on October 22, 2025, at his Kyamula Zone residence, Bryan White killed Nalubwama for purposes related to witchcraft, ritual, or other unlawful practices, contrary to sections 2(1) and 3(b)(i) of the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, Cap 129. Between October 22 and 27, 2025, it is further alleged that he caused the victim’s death by burning at Kiruddu Hospital.

He is also charged with rash and negligent conduct, contrary to section 211(3) of the Penal Code, for handling combustible materials without proper precaution, which allegedly led to the victim’s death. Another count accuses him of possessing marijuana in violation of section 4(1) and (2)(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 2023, after authorities found marijuana leaves and seeds in bottles at his home.

Bryan White, together with Nalunga Daisy, Abaho Daphne, and Nakato Naava, faces a joint charge of conspiracy to commit a felony under section 363 of the Penal Code. The prosecution claims that on October 22, 2025, the four conspired to commit a ritual murder by setting candle wax alight while massaging the victim with petrol and ghee and using honey as part of the ritual.

The same group is also charged with giving false information, contrary to section 102(c) of the Penal Code, for allegedly misleading police between October 28 and 31, 2025, about the circumstances of the victim’s death. Investigators later found that the victim was initially admitted to M. Mabirizi Nursing Home, not Kiruddu Hospital, and the incident occurred on October 22, not October 27 as stated.

In a separate charge, Joyce Irene Nambalirwa, 41, faces counts of manslaughter and causing death by a rash and negligent act under sections 170(1), 173, and 210 of the Penal Code. She is accused of failing to refer the victim to a main hospital for proper treatment, with her inaction allegedly contributing directly to Nalubwama’s death.

Police records indicate that Bryan White claimed the fatal injuries were caused by a gas cylinder explosion while Nalubwama was cooking, and he reportedly sustained burns during the incident. He remains hospitalized under police guard.

Grieving parents have rejected the unclear circumstances surrounding her death, suggesting she may have been sacrificed. Police reportedly discovered grass-thatched houses suspected to be shrines at the scene.

The deceased’s father, Ssalongo Tom Mutyaba, told police that Bryan White called him to report that his daughter had died while receiving treatment at the shrine. This prompted authorities to intensify investigations, including reviewing CCTV footage from the crime scene.

Bryan White has a history of legal controversies. In 2017, he and his bodyguard were charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor, Victor Bitwire. The charges were later dropped, though he spent time in prison before being released on bail. In 2020, he was arrested over fraud and unpaid debts, including obtaining a luxury car under pretenses, spending several days in police custody before settling part of the debt.

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