By TV10 Gano Mazima
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has overturned a High Court decision, declaring prominent businessman Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka, husband of former Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka, mentally unfit to manage his vast estate.
The judgment, delivered after a protracted legal battle initiated by his eldest son, Jordan Ssebuliba Kiwanuka, confirms that the businessman has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia since 2017.
The appellate court set aside the earlier High Court ruling, which had dismissed Ssebuliba’s petition for a mental health examination of his father. The court admitted new evidence, including medical reports and affidavits from Mohan’s sisters and doctors, which conclusively proved his deteriorating mental state.
In its ruling, the court ordered a full audit of all transactions involving Mohan’s estate since 2017 and directed the family to appoint a new manager for his properties. This decision brings to an end the long-standing legal battle over Mohan’s capacity to manage his affairs.
