Police have arrested National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda Region President, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, in connection with alleged political violence in Butambala District.
Kivumbi, who is also the incumbent Member of Parliament for Butambala County, was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently being held at a police facility.
In a brief statement, police said Kivumbi is currently being held in custody and will be presented before court in due course. Authorities did not immediately disclose the specific charges he will face, only noting that investigations are ongoing.
Kivumbi’s arrest comes days after President Yoweri Museveni defended the conduct of security agencies following the disputed January 15 general election, insisting that firm action was necessary to prevent the country from sliding into chaos.
Confirming the arrest, Katonga Region Police Spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe said investigations are ongoing and that Kivumbi will be presented before court in due course.
“The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County legislator, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. He is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course,” Tumushabe said.
She added that the arrest is linked to recent incidents of unrest in the area.
“His arrest is in connection with recent incidents of political violence in Butambala District,” Tumushabe stated.
Police did not immediately provide details regarding the specific allegations but indicated that more information would be released as investigations progress.
Kivumbi is a senior figure within the opposition NUP and serves as the party’s president for the Buganda region.
His arrest comes amid heightened political tensions and follows the detention of other NUP leaders, including Deputy Party President Lynda Zedriga, who is also currently in custody.
