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The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has warned the State sternly over the continuous delays in the corruption case against former Chief Magistrate Sylvia Nvanungi and State Attorney Jackline Bako from Sembabule District.

Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro expressed her frustration during the Friday court session, saying, "I make rulings on this matter at every sitting, and I will not continuously entertain it as if it is the only case before me."

She further emphasised, "This matter is going to make one year, and you are dillydallying after bringing them like chicken thieves, then you are meandering; this is very sad."

The prosecution, led by Stanley Baine, requested an adjournment due to the prosecutor's illness. However, defence lawyer Mark Chirchir opposed the motion, arguing that the state was attempting to introduce new evidence, which was not allowed since the case was fixed for a pre-trial hearing.

"We wish to refer to the last minute of this court on August 28, noting that this court is fixing this matter for pre-trial hearing, and in the event, the prosecution is not ready, this case will be dismissed. The developing event now is that the state is not ready to proceed with the pretrial hearing. This is a perfect case to be dismissed," Mr Chirchir stated.

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