Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has narrated a harrowing account of his 19-day disappearance, alleging that he was abducted, tortured and held incommunicado before being returned to the criminal justice system.
Kivumbi, who is also the National Unity Platform (NUP) vice-president for Buganda, said he was taken by security personnel on July 10, shortly after his release on bail following nearly six months on remand over terrorism-related charges.
He claims he was forced into a “drone” vehicle, blindfolded and taken to an unknown location where he was questioned about his criticism of President Yoweri Museveni, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and other government officials.
According to Kivumbi, he was beaten and tortured during his detention, including being assaulted with electric cables. He said he spent days without knowing why he was being held and heard other detainees crying at night.
Kivumbi said officers later showed him social media reports claiming he had died in detention, telling him that some people believed he was no longer alive.
“They thought I was going to die, but I was still alive and kicking,” he said.
After 19 days, Kivumbi said he was dropped at Nateete Police Station, where he was allowed to contact his lawyer before appearing in court. He was later charged with managing an unlawful society and inciting violence and remanded to Kitalya Prison.
Despite the alleged torture, Kivumbi said he remains committed to politics and will continue speaking out. The allegations have not been independently verified, and authorities have not issued a response to his claims.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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