The High Court in Kabale, Uganda, has legally presumed a man dead after being missing for over four decades. Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere issued the declaration on September 29, 2026, enabling the family to obtain a death certificate. This legal step is crucial for the family to administer the missing man’s estate and resolve related property matters. The court’s decision follows a case presented before it regarding the long-term absence of the individual. This ruling brings a degree of closure to the family after years of uncertainty. The declaration allows for the legal transfer of assets and the settling of any outstanding debts. Details of the case and the man’s identity were not immediately available in the initial report from The Independent Uganda.