National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters erupted into celebration after the party’s Deputy President for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, was released from prison following nearly six months on remand.The International Crimes Division of the High Court granted Kivumbi bail on Thursday, allowing the outspoken opposition leader to walk free after being detained since January 22, 2026. Justice Susan Okalany ordered him to pay a cash bail of Shs10 million, while several of his co-accused were granted bail of Shs1 million each.Kivumbi was arrested in the aftermath of violent election-related clashes in Butambala District and later charged with terrorism-related offences alongside several others.
His detention became a major talking point among opposition supporters, who repeatedly called for his release.News of the court ruling spread quickly across the country, triggering celebrations among NUP supporters and leaders who described the decision as a victory for justice and due process. Many gathered to welcome him home after months behind bars.
However, six of the accused were not released after the court found their sureties unsuitable, meaning they will remain in custody until they present new sureties.Kivumbi’s release is expected to boost NUP activities in Buganda, where he remains one of the party’s most influential mobilizers. Although he is now out on bail, the criminal case against him and his co-accused is still before the courts.For supporters, the moment marked a major political and personal victory, as one of NUP’s top leaders finally regained his freedom after months of detention…For adverts, inquiries news, send us an email on thenilepost74@gmail.com
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