By Aggrey Baba
The terrorism case against Butambala County MP and NUP Buganda Deputy President Muwanga Kivumbi came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, after his lawyers told court that he was arrested, investigated and charged without recording a statement or being informed of the offence he had committed.
Senior lawyer and Busiro East outgoing MP Medard Ssegona, while appearing before the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court told court that Kivumbi only learnt of the terrorism charges when he was produced in court, a move the defense said violated constitutional human rights.
Ssegona told court that investigations were conducted selectively and ignored information provided by the accused (Kivumbi), adding that when Kivumbi stated that ten (10) people were killed at his home during election-related violence, investigators dismissed the claim without verification.
Ssegona also challenged the prosecution’s claim that seven (7) people died, insisting that the real number remains disputed and were never independently investigated. He argued that terrorism cases require strict adherence to procedure and said evidence obtained through flawed investigations should be rejected. The senior lawyer further asked court to dismiss the prosecution’s application or, alternatively, order fresh investigations by impartial officers.
The defense further told court that Kivumbi was transferred to court without notifying his lawyers or family, a move they said was unconstitutional. The prosecution maintains that the charges are valid and that seven (7) people were killed during the alleged violence. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
