Mukono Teacher Remanded Over Alleged Aggravated Defilement of 16-Year-Old Pupil

A 25-year-old primary school teacher has been remanded to Kauga Government Prison after appearing before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate’s Court over allegations of aggravated defilement involving a 16-year-old pupil.

Nathan Odeke, a teacher at Mother’s Pride Nursery and Primary School in Gulama Village, Goma Division, Mukono Municipality, appeared before Grade One Magistrate Praise Ahurira.

State prosecutor Babra Anguzu told court that police investigations into the allegations had been completed.

The prosecution alleges that the offences occurred on two separate occasions at the school premises.

According to the case presented in court, the first incident allegedly occurred in mid-May 2026 during the morning break.

The second alleged incident reportedly took place on July 10, 2026, when the school was largely deserted after staff members and pupils travelled to Tororo for the school principal’s wedding.

Court heard that another pupil reportedly became suspicious during the second alleged incident and alerted school authorities. The matter was subsequently reported to police, leading to Odeke’s arrest.

Court declines to take plea

Magistrate Ahurira did not allow the accused to take a plea, explaining that aggravated defilement is a capital offence that falls outside the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court.

The magistrate said the accused could apply for bail before the High Court.

“This court lacks jurisdiction to hear pleas or entertain bail applications in capital offences. The accused is at liberty to apply for bail before the High Court,” Ahurira said.

Odeke was remanded to Kauga Government Prison until July 28, 2026, when he is expected to return to court for mention of the case before the prosecution proceeds