By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
BUTAMBALA
Police has this morning, Thursday, January 22, 2026 confirmed the arrest of Butambala County legislator, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in connection with alleged acts of political violence during the January 15, 2026 general election in Butambala District.
In a statement issued on Thursday January 22, 2026, Police said the legislator is currently in custody and will be arraigned before court in due course.
The statement, signed by Katonga Region police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe, said the arrest relates to “recent incidents of political violence in Butambala.”
In his victory acceptance message recently, President Museveni accused Mr. Kivumbi of leading a group of supporters who allegedly attacked police officers and Electoral Commission officials during the polling process.
Police say the alleged incidents disrupted electoral activities in parts of the constituency and prompted security intervention.
Sources say investigators are also examining a separate and more serious incident that occurred at the legislator’s residence on the same day in which a shooting reportedly took place, resulting in at least one fatality.
But the legislator said his home was sprayed with bullets, that he was the target of the shooters and that some of his supporters had been shot dead.
Police say inquiries are ongoing and that more suspects may be arrested as investigations progress. Authorities have urged political leaders and their supporters to remain calm and to resolve electoral disputes through lawful channels.
