Announcing the appointment in a letter dated June 22nd, 2026, President Museveni informed Kasolo that he would assume the role of Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, pending the presence of a substantive minister.
“By lining up behind a candidate, we feel it is more inclined in creating issues within our communities, including violence… we are saying electoral commission should reconsider and turn this election into a separate ballot, rather than lining up behind a particular candidate for the sake of unity and patriotism of Ugandans,” Oyat said.
Section 31 and Schedule 4 of the Uganda Communications Act 2013 stipulate that Broadcasters must ensure that any program aired is not contrary to public morality, complies with existing laws, and that adult-oriented content is appropriately scheduled.