National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, has vowed to immediately resume his political duties after spending nearly six months in detention, saying his time in prison only strengthened his commitment to the opposition cause.Kivumbi made the remarks on Thursday night while addressing hundreds of supporters who gathered at his home to celebrate his release from Luzira Prison.
The NUP leader had been on remand over charges linked to alleged violence during the January 2026 general elections in Butambala District.The homecoming was marked by excitement as supporters waved NUP flags, sang party songs and welcomed their leader back after months away from public activities. Kivumbi thanked his family, lawyers, party colleagues and supporters for standing with him throughout his legal battle.He told the gathering that detention had not broken his spirit but instead renewed his determination to continue fighting for political change.
He assured supporters that he would quickly return to active leadership.“I am going to rest for only two days. Beginning Monday, I am coming to the NUP headquarters as Deputy President for Buganda,” Kivumbi declared, receiving loud cheers from the crowd.The opposition figure added that he was returning with fresh energy and would soon announce what he described as a new political campaign aimed at advancing the party’s agenda and mobilizing more supporters.“I am going to announce a new war that will liberate this country. I am coming with new energy,” he said, remarks that immediately attracted attention among political supporters and observers.
His release followed a decision by the International Crimes Division of the High Court to grant him bail, with the court ruling that the prosecution had not provided sufficient reasons to justify his continued detention as investigations continued.
NUP supporters welcomed the decision, describing Kivumbi’s return as a major boost for the party, especially in Buganda where he remains one of its key mobilizers. His promise to return to work within days signals his intention to quickly rejoin Uganda’s political activities.For adverts, inquiries news, send us a WhatsApp message on +211 929 244 599
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