Former government intelligence operative and political commentator Charles Rwomushana has reportedly been picked up by armed men while appearing on a live radio programme in Kampala, sparking concern over his whereabouts.
Rwomushana was reportedly appearing on Radio Simba’s Gasimbagane Nebanamawulire, hosted by veteran journalist Peter Kibazo, when several men dressed in civilian clothes and allegedly carrying guns entered the studios.
The men reportedly approached Rwomushana and took him away from the station, abruptly interrupting his appearance and leaving listeners and colleagues seeking answers.
The circumstances surrounding the reported arrest remain unclear. There has been no confirmed information identifying the men, the security agency they allegedly represented, where Rwomushana was taken, or the reason for his detention.
Reports have also attempted to link the incident to the ongoing treason case involving opposition figures Dr Kizza Besigye, Obed Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, although there is currently no confirmed information establishing such a connection.
Rwomushana is a well-known political commentator who has appeared on several Ugandan radio and television programmes, including NBS Television’s Barometer. He previously served as Makerere University Guild President and was a Constituent Assembly delegate for Rujumbura County during the process that produced the 1995 Constitution.
His previous association with Uganda’s intelligence establishment has made the reported incident particularly significant, with many now waiting for authorities to clarify what happened.
Until an official statement is issued, the circumstances surrounding Rwomushana’s reported detention remain unconfirmed.
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