President Mohamud briefed the President on Somalia’s security situation and commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contribution to African Union-led peace support operations against Al-Shabaab. He also expressed hope that Ugandan troops would remain in Somalia longer to support efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.
Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.
The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs is conducting its oversight work on different security agencies, including the Uganda Police, UPDF, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others, in the move to crack down on corruption following President Museveni's war against corruption in Uganda.