STATE AMENDS TERRORISM CHARGES AGAINST MP MUWANGA KIVUMBI, ADDS 24 SUSPECTS

State Amends Terrorism Charges against MP Muwanga Kivumbi, adds 24 Suspects

By Editor

National

The state has amended terrorism charges against Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda Deputy President Muwanga Kivumbi, adding 24 other suspects to the case, the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court heard today.

Kivumbi appeared in court for the mention of a terrorism-related case, where prosecutors informed the court that investigations had been expanded to include additional suspects allegedly connected to the same matter.

According to the prosecution, Kivumbi is accused of involvement in violent actions during the election period, which the state claims resulted in the deaths of seven people.

Prosecutors maintain that the alleged acts meet the legal threshold for terrorism.

The newly added suspects are Buruhan Matovu, Akram Bukenya Tumusiime, Wilson Bulinda, Swabur Wagolina, Niclas Kiberu, Fahad Kasozi and Kelvin Kayanja.

Others are Twaib Sessanga, Brian Sewanyana, Brian Mwanguzi, Nicholas Walakira, Musa Sekaggo, Joseph Wakikatu, and Rahim Mubiru.

The prosecution also named Jonathan Ssentongo, Madina Ssemaganda, Hanifa Nakibuuka, Paul Mawanda, JacksonDdungu, Yusuf Ramadhan Kiwanuka and Brian Owori.

State prosecutors asked the court to remand all the suspects until February 17, 2026, to allow for further investigations.

Kivumbi was escorted to court under heavy security, amid a heightened police and prison presence at the court premises.