By Ben Musanje
Tension is rising across Uganda after Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda delivered a powerful and emotional demand for justice over the shocking killings in Butambala in recent general elections. Speaking during Eid celebrations at his residence in Kibuli, Nakibinge did not hold back as he questioned the silence and slow action surrounding the deaths of seven people during the election period.
The respected Muslim leader made it clear that the issue cannot be ignored any longer. He directly called on the Director of Public Prosecutions Lino Anguzu to take immediate interest in the matter and push the Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba to fully explain what happened. His message was sharp and urgent — Ugandans deserve answers, and they deserve them now.
Nakibinge expressed deep concern that despite the loss of lives, no one has been clearly held accountable. Instead, attention appears to have shifted to charging a single political figure, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi raising more questions than answers. This, he suggested, risks looking like a cover-up rather than a genuine search for justice.
He went further to question the details of the investigation. What happened to the evidence collected at the scene? Were the bullets traced? Were the officers and individuals present questioned properly? What is contained in their statements? These are the questions many Ugandans are now asking, and Nakibinge amplified them with urgency.
The tone of his message reflected growing frustration among citizens who feel that justice is being delayed. For families who lost their loved ones, the pain remains fresh, and the lack of accountability only deepens their suffering. Nakibinge insisted that fairness must prevail and that the truth must come out, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
Last month, the Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi had his terrorism case amended by Butambala Chief Magistrate Deogratious Ssejemba after DPP added 24 other people, some of whom are said to be the legislature’s polling agents in the just concluded parliamentary elections.
It is alleged that Muwanga Kivumbi, and others between the 11th to 16th of January 2026, at various places, including Kibibi Town council and Gombe Town Council within Butambala district for purposes of influencing the government or intimidating the public or a section of the public and for the political or economic aim, indiscriminately without due regard to the safety of others or property carried out acts prejudicial to the security or public safety to which orchestrated and executed a violent attack on Kibibi Police Station and Butambala electoral commission tally center
However, Prince Nakibinge also delivered a strong warning about election-related violence. Elections, he said, are temporary events that come and go, but the loss of life is permanent. No political outcome is worth bloodshed. His words served as both a reminder and a caution to leaders and security forces alike.
At the heart of his message was a simple demand — justice for the victims and their families. He emphasized that leaders are responsible for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, and must ensure that every Ugandan is treated fairly under the law.
As pressure mounts, the spotlight is now firmly on the authorities. The country waits to see whether this call will trigger real action or fade into silence like many before it. But one thing is clear, Nakibinge has ignited a national conversation that cannot easily be ignored. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
