Achilleo Kivumbi, the bodyguard of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), has been released on bail.
The High Court granted Kivumbi bail with a cash requirement of UGX 2,000,000, while his sureties were each required to provide UGX 10,000,000, though not in cash.
As part of the bail conditions, Kivumbi is required to report to the court every 14 days on Fridays and must not leave Kampala or Wakiso district without prior court approval. Failure to comply could lead to his re-arrest.
Achilleo Kivumbi was abducted on August 1 and subsequently remanded on charges of illegal possession of military property. Upon his release, reports surfaced that military insignia had been planted on him, leading to further charges of unlawful possession of military equipment. He was later presented before a military court.
Read More: Joe Kigozi Departs Next Media After 15 Years of Leadership
The NUP celebrated Achilleo Kivumbi’s return, while Bobi Wine expressed grave concerns over the wider implications of his bodyguard’s detention. Wine condemned the government’s actions, stating that Kivumbi’s ordeal highlights the prevailing lawlessness in Uganda.
He emphasized the nearly three-month illegal detention Kivumbi endured and drew attention to other political prisoners facing similar circumstances. Bobi Wine took to social media, urging the public to raise awareness and take a stand against the current regime’s practices.
He called upon those who value justice to speak out against the mistreatment of political prisoners and to support the struggle for political freedoms in Uganda. Wine stressed the importance of solidarity, stating that anyone with a conscience should oppose the government’s actions
