18-YEAR-OLD KASAMA MAN JAILED FIVE MONTHS FOR THEFT

The Kasama Magistrate Court has sentenced an 18-year-old man of Kalafya area in Chief Mwamba area in Kasama district to five months imprisonment with hard labour for stealing five boxes of tomatoes.

Before Senior Resident Magistrate, Willie Banda, was Bright Mwamba, who was facing one count of theft.

During the presentation of facts, Senior Public Prosecutor, Aaron Kuyeli, told the court that on January 10, 2026, around 10:30 hours, the complainant, Boyd Bwalya, a farmer and resident of Malama Compound in Kasama, lost five boxes of tomatoes.

Mr Kuyeli said the complainant reported the matter to Kasama Police Station and valued the stolen property at K2, 500.

He said the convict was identified as the prime suspect, adding that he pleaded guilty to the charge.

The court subsequently sentenced Mwamba to five months imprisonment with hard labour.