Ugandan Man Sentenced to 49 Years for Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

In a resolute move against human trafficking, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has successfully secured a 49-year prison sentence for Tukwasibwe Junior. The convicted man was found guilty of trafficking in persons and sexual exploitation.

The National Coordination Office for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons apprehended Tukwasibwe earlier, and he was officially sentenced in June 2025. Derrick Kigenyi Basalirwa, the Deputy Coordinator of the National Coordination Office, stated that Tukwasibwe had been running an unregistered community-based organization under the guise of an orphanage.

Investigations revealed that the facility was used to lure and sexually exploit women and girls, with Tukwasibwe claiming he was protecting them. Basalirwa emphasized the severity of human trafficking as a growing global issue, urging the public, particularly parents, guardians, local leaders, and anti-trafficking activists, to remain vigilant and work together to combat the rising cases of trafficking, both within Uganda and abroad, especially for forced labor.

With this sentence, justice has been served, and the message is clear: human trafficking will not be tolerated in Uganda. The fight against this heinous crime continues, and the authorities are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all citizens.