Muwanga Kivumbi
Muwanga Kivumbi is a prominent Ugandan politician and member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), representing the Butambala constituency. He has been vocal in his opposition to President Yoweri Museveni's long-standing rule and has faced significant challenges, including violent repression against his campaign team. Kivumbi was recently in the news after security forces reportedly stormed his home during the elections, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten of his campaign members.
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Muwanga Kivumbi, a close ally of Wine, was arrested for his alleged role in election-related violence.
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife
United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
The crackdown has intensified with the recent arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, a lawmaker and Bobi Wine’s deputy in the NUP.
Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, 30 killed after disputed election
Tanzania· 2026-01-23
Muwanga Kivumbi is a member of the NUP who was arrested after claiming that ten of his supporters were killed by the army.
En Ouganda, 30 membres de l’opposition tués et 2 000 arrestations, selon le chef de l’armée
France· 2026-01-23
Muwanga Kivumbi, a deputy leader of Wine's National Unity Platform, is accused of organising attacks on a police station and a vote-tallying centre after their electoral loss.
Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violenceUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Muwanga Kivumbi reported that security forces had killed 10 of his campaign agents after storming his home.
Uganda opposition leader ‘cut off’
Taiwan· 2026-01-18
Kivumbi contested the claims, saying that 10 of his own campaign agents had been killed by security forces.
Ugandan President claims election victory after Opposition leader ‘abducted’
New Zealand· 2026-01-18
Muwanga Kivumbi reported that ten supporters of Bobi Wine were killed by the army at his home.
Ouganda : Yoweri Museveni réélu pour un septième mandat dans un climat « marqué par une répression et une intimidation généralisées »France· 2026-01-17
Muwanga Kivumbi, member of parliament for Wine's party, told AFP that security forces had killed 10 of his campaign agents.
Bobi Wine breaks silence on whereabouts
Kenya· 2026-01-17Muwanga Kivumbi, member of parliament for Wine's party, reported that security forces had killed 10 of his campaign agents.
Uganda's Museveni wins seventh presidential termKenya· 2026-01-17Muwanga Kivumbi reported that security forces had killed 10 of his campaign agents.
Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after pollsKenya· 2026-01-17
Kivumbi, however, told Reuters the victims were killed at around 3 a.m. inside his house.
Ugandan opposition leader ‘forcibly taken,’ party says, as President Museveni nears reelection
Canada· 2026-01-17
Muwanga Kivumbi reported that security forces stormed his home and shot dead members of his campaign team.
Museveni takes early lead in poll as violence, tension grip UgandaKenya· 2026-01-16
Muwanga Kivumbi, a member of parliament for the National Unity Platform, reported that security forces killed 10 members of his campaign team at his home.
Uganda opposition MP says 10 killed at his home by security forcesKenya· 2026-01-16
Muwanga Kivumbi, a member of parliament for the National Unity Platform, reported that security forces stormed his home and killed 10 members of his campaign team.
Uganda opposition MP says security forces storm home, shoot dead 10Kenya· 2026-01-16