Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 co-accused returned to court as the International Crimes Division continued hearing their bail application in a terrorism case arising from the deadly post-election violence that rocked Butambala District in January 2026.
A total of 79 ministers took the oath of office before President Museveni at State House Entebbe as Uganda’s new Cabinet officially assumed office. Four appointees missed the ceremony due to citizenship concerns, while Janet Museveni was absent.
The recent arrest of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has reignited debates on extradition laws and raised concerns about Uganda’s security operations on Kenyan soil. This incident has also sparked panic among opposition figures and raised questions about Kenya's ability to protect its sovereignty.
The East African Community is made up of eight countries; currently among them are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan, and recently added Somalia.
As Lumu continues to gather input from various stakeholders, the outcome of these consultations could significantly impact the future of the LOP's election process in Uganda's Parliament.