Nakawa East MP aspirant and National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has applied for bail after spending two months in Luzira Prison.
Mufumbiro is facing two counts of inciting NUP supporters to commit murder against security personnel.
Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro, through his lawyers, applied for temporary release, arguing that he has a fixed place of residence and presented three sureties. However, the magistrate remanded him to Luzira Prison until November 13, 2025.
According to the prosecution, on September 4, 2025, within Kampala City, Mufumbiro allegedly incited NUP supporters to commit acts of violence against members of Uganda’s security forces.
In a separate but related case, Mufumbiro and seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the head of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s security detail, are facing additional charges before the Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court.
The charges include unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses.
Prosecutors allege that on February 12, 2025, the nine suspects, together with others still at large, held a meeting at the NUP offices in Makerere-Kavule. The meeting reportedly involved unauthorized military-style drills, movements, and formations, contrary to Section 45(1)(b) of the Penal Code Act.
