The High Court in Soroti, Uganda, has convicted two Egyptian nationals of the murder of fellow Egyptian businessman Mahmoud Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim. Each was sentenced to 22 years in prison, according to court proceedings that concluded on August 4, 2026.
The convicted individuals, whose names have not been disclosed in available reports, were found guilty of killing Selim, a businessman based in Soroti. The court heard that the murder occurred under circumstances that were not detailed in the public record.
The sentencing took place after a trial that concluded within about a month, as reported by local media. The judge emphasized the gravity of the crime, noting the loss of life and the impact on the victim's family.
This case highlights the legal consequences for violent crimes in Uganda, where murder convictions carry severe penalties. The Egyptian embassy in Kampala has not yet issued a public statement regarding the sentencing.
