Henry Katanga Was Shot in Head At Close Range – Pathologist

A pathologist from the Mulago City Mortuary, Dr. Richard Ambayo has told the High Court in Kampala that the late City businessman, Henry Katanga was fired at close range, likely with the weapon pointed directly against his head.

Dr Ambayo who performed the post-mortem examination on Henry Katanga’s body was the seventh prosecution witness in the trial of Molly Katanga who is alleged to have murdered her husband Henry Katanga.

Ambayo made the testimony before the Criminal Division Judge, Isaac Muwata where he revealed graphic details of the autopsy report saying that the bullet entry wound on the left temporal area of the scalp, measuring 1.5cm, with no blackening of the tissues, indicates a contact shot.

He stated that he conducted the post-mortem examination on November 2nd, 2023, alongside Dr Male Mutumba after receiving a police form 48B and 48A, requesting a medical doctor to perform that duty.

He said he held a short meeting before beginning the examination.

He further told the court that they were joined by a scene of crime officer, police liaison officers, and other mortuary attendants.

Dr. Ambayo said he and Dr. Mutumba examined the body, observing that Katanga was an adult male, well-nourished, and measured 182 centimeters in length.

Prosecution alleges that the deceased was shot dead by his widow Molly Katanga who listened to the proceedings via Zoom link connecting to Luzira Women Wing prison where she has been on remand since early this year.