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Sheema - A somber mood engulfed Kyamurari North, Bugongi Town Council in Sheema District yesterday as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Mackline Amanya, the Senior Human Resource Officer of Ibanda Municipality. Mackline tragically passed away on April 5, 2024, after succumbing to severe head and spinal injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband, Innocent Amwiine.
Friends tha came to send her off
The incident reportedly occurred in November 2024, after which Mackline was admitted to Kampala International University Teaching Hospital in Ishaka, where she battled for her life until her death.
Amwiine Innocent, who also serves as the NRM District Registrar for Ibanda, is currently on the run. Police have since launched a manhunt to bring him to justice.
Mudered: Mackline
The burial ceremony began with a church service led by the West Ankole Diocesan Secretary, Ven. Rev. Joseph Mweyungye, amidst emotional scenes from family, friends, and work colleagues. Rev. Mweyungye urged the bereaved family to remain strong and prayerful during this painful time.
Speaking at the ceremony, Kapere Ruranga, the father of the deceased, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Mackline as the breadwinner of the family.
“Her death came as a shock to us. She was our hope, our provider,” said Ruranga.
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He also voiced his frustration with the family of the suspect, claiming they refused to allow Mackline’s children to participate in her burial rites.
Claims of family intimidation
Elly Muhereza, the deceased’s uncle, alleged that the family had been intimidated by Dr. Peter Rwambuka, the in-charge of Ruhoko Health Centre IV, and a UPDF officer attached to Operation Wealth Creation.
“These individuals have exerted pressure on us during this grieving period. They even plotted to steal the body from KIU Ishaka Mortuary,” Muhereza claimed.
Leaders speak out
While addressing mourners, Professor Ephraim Kamuntu, Senior Presidential Advisor on Manifesto Implementation, condemned the brutal killing and urged police to expedite investigations so that justice may be served.
Background
According to a reliable source who spoke on condition of anonymity, Maclean detailed the abuse in a dying declaration, which is reportedly in the possession of her father, Mr. Kapere Ruranga.
In the statement, Maclean revealed that Amwiine had previously beaten her in November 2024. After that attack, she attempted to drive herself to the hospital but collapsed in a place called Omukiremerere, where boda boda riders found her and rushed her to Kagongo Health Center. Amwiine later picked her up, took her to Ruhoko Health Centre IV, and admitted her to a private room. However, he allegedly removed her from the hospital, took her home, and locked her inside, where she was kept in a coma-like state and treated by a medic he brought in.
Alleged killer: Innocent Amwiine
It wasn’t until one of Amwiine’s brothers grew concerned and alerted her father that she was rescued and transferred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, then later to KIU Hospital Ishaka, where she regained partial consciousness and disclosed that her husband had beaten her.
Following this, the father reported the case to Bugongi Police Station and recorded a statement with officers, who collected the dying declaration. He was then advised to open an assault case at Ibanda Police Station, which he did in March 2025. The father had obtained the dying declaration from his daughter in the presence of police officers from Bugongi. When Amwiine was summoned, he reportedly refused to cooperate, allegedly mocking the police and saying they should "go to lawyers."
Corruption allegations and escape
Sources further claim that Amwiine attempted to bribe authorities to cover up the case. He allegedly sold a building in Nyabuhikye for UGX 80 million and received UGX 50 million in cash, which insiders say helped fund his activities and escape. During the height of the investigations, Amwiine is alleged to have hidden at a Municipal MP’s residence, shielded by political allies. As an NRM registrar and campaign mobilizer, he reportedly enjoys protection from top NRM officials, including some members of the security forces and a UPDF lieutenant.
One of the workmates narrated that even though people knew what was taking place, no one could dare say anything because you would afec consequences.
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