Kirunda added that while in police detention, Twinamatsiko was allegedly subjected to acts of torture in form of harsh beating, knocking against the wall, neck strangulation, nose squeezing, stomach punching, head hitting by some police constables lasting for about 30 minutes, hence leaving him in serious pain with sustained bodily injuries on one of his eyes.

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“This action constitutes a blatant and unconstitutional political persecution prohibited under Article 43 (2)( a ) of the constitution, which explicitly states that nothing in the general limitations clause shall permit political persecution,” he said adding that it further violates Articles 120 (5) and 120 (6) which mandate that the DPP exercise prosecutorial authority with impartiality, integrity and free from partisan or political direction.

Kiirya said the continued reports of abductions, arbitrary detention, and public humiliation of citizens threaten the rule of law and erode public trust in state institutions.

Turning to security, Museveni argued that Africa's future strength will depend on political unity, saying individual countries may not have the capacity to compete globally in areas such as space and maritime security.

“This is a place of sacrifice. The NRM is a party of sacrifice,” President Museveni said, warning against leaders who use public office for personal gain.

"We have carefully studied the National Budget for the Financial Year 2026/27 presented to Parliament on June 11, 2026, totaling UGX 84.39 trillion. After going through every figure and every allocation, we reached a conclusion that this budget was not written for the ordinary Ugandan. The budget was made for the comfort of those in power," Centenary said.

“We are to demand performance from both the NRM and the opposition. As long as you are getting money from the government, you must check what is happening on the ground,” Museveni said.

The President also applauded the riders for operating under organized leadership and encouraged them to continue mobilizing communities to embrace government poverty alleviation programs.

The President directed veteran leaders to account for UGX 231 billion disbursed over the years under a 2009 arrangement that provided financial support to liberation war leaders, their spouses, and support cadres.

"As Uganda expands its footprint in the European Union, Asia, the Middle East and other markets, our success will increasingly depend not only on what we produce but on how well our products meet international standards and regulatory requirements,” Masagazi said.

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