The National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda region president, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been arrested by police in connection with recent political unrest in Butambala District.
Kivumbi, who also serves as MP for Butambala County, was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently being held at a police facility pending court proceedings.
Confirming the development, Katonda Region Police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe said:
“The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County legislator, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. He is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course.”
Tumushabe added that the arrest followed investigations into violent incidents linked to political activities in the district.
“His arrest is in connection with recent incidents of political violence in Butambala,” she said.
Police have not released details of the specific allegations against Kivumbi but indicated that further updates will be shared as the investigation continues.
 Buganda region president, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been arrested by police in connection with recent political unrest in Butambala District.){kind=link}