“It is alleged that between 17 and 30 June 2026, at the Mitooma District Local Government offices, the accused diverted part of the funds to pay UGX31,162,400 for fuel that was never supplied, as well as allowances for road works that were allegedly never carried out. This resulted in a loss of UGX45,066,400 to government,” SHACH said.

“At City Hall Court earlier, we checked on our comrades Buwembo Habib, Lubega Obed Reign, and others with whom they were arrested yesterday. Having been heavily assaulted and pepper sprayed, they've been temporarily freed on medical grounds after being referred by City Hall Clinic to Lubaga Hospital for X-ray and other medical examinations. They're of strong spirits. Supporting NUP is not a crime,” RUbongoya said. 

The Uganda Law Society President, Isaac K. Ssemakadde noted that Katunji was surrendered to the United States on a Saturday even though a five-judge constitutional petition and an application for interim protection were pending, with a hearing apparently scheduled for the following Monday. 

"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.

In Rukungiri Municipality, Ingrid Turinawe is challenging the election of Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, while in Kinkizi East, Sam Arinaitwe Kajojo has petitioned against Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. Both cases also name the Electoral Commission as a respondent.  

Kakaire and Mayega, who were remanded on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, join a list of many other social media users who have been arrested and charged before courts of law for publication of fake news and the unlawful obtaining or disclosure of personal data on social media platforms.

The officials are facing charges under Sections 18(a)(i) and (ii), and 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act.