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.
On April 9, 2024, nine individuals were arrested in connection with ongoing cattle thefts at a state farm in Gomba. This operation was initiated after five cows were reported missing on March 29, 2024, leading to an investigation that uncovered a network of cattle dealers and farm workers involved in the thefts. Among those arrested was a veterinary officer who allegedly conspired with the dealers.