The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance Minister, Judith Nabakooba has expressed her concern over the increasing Covid-19 community infections in areas such as Kampala, Kyotera and Amuru districts.
Currently, there are 1,174 of 17,660,523 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and four deaths of 680,894 deaths worldwide in Uganda.
“It is unfortunate that despite the deaths and rising community infections, many people are still failing to go by the preventive measures provided by the Ministry of Health.” She said
She said the government is specifically concerned about the situation in Kampala. All key markets and shops in downtown Kampala are no longer following the recommended measures.
“This is a killer disease that is killing thousands of people worldwide. It is the responsibility of everyone to protect themselves and the lives of your loved ones by doing what,” she said.
She called upon all market leaders all over the country to enforce the wearing of masks, washing of hands with soap for everyone including social distancing.
“I also want to remind all arcades operators to always go by the operating guidelines that they agreed upon. Ensure that all customers register when buying products, ensure social distancing and temperature guns at the entrance.”
“I want to remind all residents in Kampala to be vigilant and ensure that you all get the free masks being distributed by your local leaders. I would also like to remind the Private car users about the existing guidelines that were issued by his Excellency the President.”
She said soon, the government will start enforcing the wearing of masks and there will be no excuses for not having one. So far about eight million Masks have been distributed country wide.
Private cars were authorized to carry only a maximum of four passengers including the driver. All these must always have their masks on all the time when in the car. She said it has come to their attention that the majority of the private car users are no longer complying to this directive as well.
Brian Aheebwa has signed a three-year contract as a KCCA FC player from Mbarara City FC. The contract will run from July 2020 till July 2023.
The striker scored a total of 12 goals in all competitions last term. Eight of them in the league, three in Uganda Cup,one in the Pilsner Super 8 and bagged a total of ten assists for Mbarara City last season.
Aheebwa spoke to KCCA FC media team about his move and said, “Joining KCCA FC was not an easy decision to make given my strong ties in the west but I had to make the hard decision for the wellness of my career.
“I feel delighted that I am going to work with the best in the business. Best players, best coaches and best management in the region.
“I want to be the top scorer of the league, and add value to KCCA FC by helping the team to qualify for the group stages of the CAF confederation Cup.”
Aheebwa later got his maiden national team call up in March 2020 and was part of the Uganda Cranes side that was preparing for the CHAN 2020 finals before the tournament was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aheebwa will definitely boost Mike Mutebi’s options upfront since the club will be involved in CAF Confederation Cup, Uganda Premier League, Uganda Cup and other competitions next term.
Aheebwa, who is a clinical officer by profession added, “I am grateful to God and the club for believing in me and seeking for my services. To be honest I was so delighted when I got to know that the club was interested in me.
“KCCA FC is a top club on the continent and it is every player’s dream to play for a club as big as this one. I cannot wait to get started.”
Aheebwa becomes the sixth KCCA FC signind this window. He joins Lwanga Charles, Mugume Ashraf, Mazengo Stefano, Iguma Denis and Bright Anukani.
On course to ensure that every Ugandan has access to quality and advanced healthcare that meets international standards, International Medical Centre has opened a new branch in Soroti town to response to the healthcare needs of the people of Soroti and the surrounding areas.
This move is aimed at ensuring that every individual has access to specialized medical services in the most advanced healthcare centre across in country.
Joel Oroni the General Manager of International Medical Centre says since its inception, IMC has and continues to play a significant role in transforming the Country’s primary healthcare through massive investment in the establishment of regional state-of-the art facilities that are well-equipped and offers a wide scope services ranging from doctor consultations , dispensary, laboratory , advanced dental clinic, ultra sound equipment and general treatment that include a 24-hour service.
“Through the Soroti branch, IMC will be in position to reach the local community and provide them with tailor made services that will addresses their healthcare needs. We have set-up an advanced and modern dental clinic in response to the local community demand,” Mr. Oroni said.
Also, the clinic will be offering healthcare services such as; – Doctor Consultation, Laboratory Service from Lancet Laboratories and specialized tests (including DNA testing, antenatal screenings and services), Pharmacy, check-ups and treatment of minor procedures provided by our dedicated team of professional and specialized medical experts, He emphasized.
Andre Ackerman, the CEO of International Medical Group congratulated the IMC team upon launching the Soroti Clinic and urged the staff to always have people at heart, be innovative and dedicated to ensure that they deliver quality healthcare that meets international standard and continue to be leaders of Uganda’s private healthcare sector.
Growth and Expansion
Currently, International Medical Centre is establishing new clinics, expanding into inpatient in some locations and relocating old ones to better premises to consolidate its mission to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible to all.
According to Joel Oroni, the IMC General Manager, the IMC expansion and growth strategies are aimed at ensuring everyone has access to healthcare that meets international standards within the vicinity of their areas of residence. “Our growth agenda is meant to bring better healthcare services to people living in communities outside Kampala, so that they do not have to travel long distances to seek quality treatment. Our objective is to have modern facilities with the good doctors and advanced equipment that can be accessed in their hometown” Mr. Oroni emphasized.
“Despite the covid-19 impact on the economy, IMC will continue with the planned expansion, improving and upgrading our services in the existing clinics and increasing our scope to cover a wide range of healthcare services.
We also intend to step into the telemedicine space and maybe able to integrated clinics using technology to bridge the service provision gap and ensure easy customer reach and access to quality and improved primary healthcare service, an aspect that contributes to Universal Health Coverage goal, Mr. Oroni said.
In-line with the Group Strategy
According to Mr. Ackerman, International Medical Group is committed to improving the standards of Uganda’s healthcare through investing in advanced medical technology and service, innovation and offering tailor-made services that cater for the health need of the community, with specialized divisions that best serve that particular society.
“We are dedicated to providing exemplary and quality healthcare to all Ugandans regardless of their geographical location, a factor that sets us apart from other private health service providers. Our focus on clinical growth and expansion is compelled by our commitment to improve lives by bettering the services we provide since healthcare is constantly evolving, with new challenges and new remedies every day. I am proud to say, IMG is up to the challenge,” He emphasized
Adding, that as we strive to have a true national footprint, International Medical Group continues to be passionate about Uganda’s healthcare sector and are proud of the important role we play in changing the face of the country’s healthcare system, Mr. Ackerman said.
Five MPs have joined National Unity Platform (NUP), a political acquired by Kyadondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine.
Launched late last month, the Party serves a vehicle housing people power movement, a political pressure group seeking to initiate the removal of the incumbent, President Yoweri Museveni from power in the forthcoming elections.
The five MPs include; John Baptist Nambeshe (Manjiya County), David Kalwanga (Busujju County), Latif Sebaggala (Kawempe North), Patrick Oshabe Nsamba (Kassanda County North) and Zaake Francis (Mityana Municipality constituency).
Nambeshe was a strong National Resistance Movement (NRM) member who along the way with several MP defied party decisions and voted against the removal of presidential age limit in 2017. His colleagues who include Muhamad Nsereko, Sylvia Lwabogo, Gaffa Mbwa, Tekamwa Barnabas Tinkasiimire, Theodore Ssekikubo and Wilfred Niwagaba recently apologized for going against party decisions.
“I make my commitment to NUP and contribute to the growth of the Party. We have aggressively supported people power movement and hope that with the introduction of the Party, we shall win the next election,” he said adding that he was not forced to join the NUP Party.
Patrick Nsamba Ugandans have hope in Bobi Wine and believe in change “NUP is the biggest Party and vehicle for change. I have started experiencing political change” he said and vowed to rally people to support the newly acquired Party.
Mr. Kalwanga said they have joined the party not as opposition but as the last option to oust President Museveni out of power.
Bobi Wine called on MPs and Ugandans to embrace his party saying that they will not call them Moles instead judge them by their actions.
In tandem Kampala division mayors joined the Kamwokya based Party pledge to fish more people to seek change. The mayors include; Dr. Emmanuel Serunjoji (Kawempe Division), Ali Mulyanyama (Makindye Division) and Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo (Nakawa division).
National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates from the Acholi sub-region have distanced themselves from reports that they have endorsed Speaker Rebecca Kadaga as the sole candidate for the position of Second National Vice-Chairperson (Female).
The delegates also insisted that they have not endorsed Mike Mukula for the position of Vice-Chairman (Eastern), Sam Engola for the position of Vice-Chairman (Northern) and Moses Kalangwa for the position of Vice-Chairman (Buganda).
The delegates endorsed Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah for the position of Vice-Chairman(Northern),State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda for Vice-Chairman(Central),State Minister for Housing Chris Baryomunsi for the position of Vice-Chairman(Western) and former Tororo Municipality MP Sanjay Tanna for the position of Vice-Chairman(Eastern).
The NRM delegates for Acholi sub-region met yesterday and made the resolutions, despite attempts by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga to bribe them.
The meeting turned rowdy when they rejected attempts by Kadaga to bribe them, forcing her to flee the venue.
Delegates said they cannot vote for Speaker Kadaga for another term because she has served two terms and had promised that the 2016-2021 term will be her final term both as Speaker and as National Vice-Chairperson (Female).
Delegates accused her of failing to honour her word.
The Speaker is fighting for her political life after the State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza indicated she will challenge her for the position of Second National Vice-Chairperson while the FDC Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Salaamu Musumba is challenging her for the Kamuli Woman MP seat.
Voting for the NRM leaders will be conducted during a virtual delegate’s conference that will be held virtually between August 7th to August
The delegate’s conference will be held virtually because of restrictions imposed by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Police has summoned Benedict Sekabira, the Director Financial Markets Development at Bank of Uganda and others for their role in the concealing of land titles and later the seize of the land titles.
In a letter dated July 27, 2020, to the Governor Bank of Uganda, Criminal Investigations Directorate seeks permission from the governor to release Mr Sekabira so that he can be prosecuted. He was asked to appear on July 30. However we learnt that Mr. Sekabira didn’t report to police on the slated date but EagleOnline has established that the governor has since released him from the bank.
“This is to inform you that the Director public Prosecution sanctioned the matter for the suspect to appear in Court and the purpose of this communication is to request you release Mr. Benedict Sekabira to report at CID headquarters on July 30, 2020, such that he can be produced in court for the charges of concealing titles deeds under sections 278 of the penal code” reads the letter to the governor.
It further adds “The Directorate has been investigating the above matter that arose from the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) with directive to the Inspector General of police t immediately upon adoption of Special Audit Report on defunct banks seize all the land titles in possession of JN Kirkland and Associates and MS SIL Investment arising from the loan portfolio sold to Ms Nile River Acquisition Company BY bank of Uganda”
The MPs on the Parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) probing banks then tasked Mr Sekabira, who became a controversial figure during the probe on the closure of seven banks, to prove that he had been properly appointed liquidator of the banks.
The location of the inventory reports on the closed banks became a source of controversy with Mr Sekabira who was the liquidator of the said banks indicating that he filed the said reports and submitted them to three former BoU officials including Justine Bagyenda, Margaret Matovu and Apollo Obo who were supposed to submit them to the governor.
The half year 2020 report indicates Standard Chartered PLC has registered tremendous progress despite the outbreak of #Covid-19 in all major business areas in the world.
This is alluded to a number of management actions since the start of the year, including enhancing our monitoring of facility drawdowns, improving the Group’s position through reducing exposures where required or strengthening its collateral positions in the Commercial Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking portfolios.
Total deposits increased driven by growth in stable and current savings account balances which was offset by a decrease in term deposits, as they sought to manage liquidity more efficiently. While asset growth has slowed, the Group continues to focus on improving the quality of its funding mix and remains committed to supporting its clients during these uncertain times. The increase in overall deposits also drove a decrease in the Group’s advances-to-deposits ratio which reduced to 62.7 per cent (2019: 64.2 per cent).
The loans and advances increased by $11.9 billion compared to 31 December 2019, largely driven by an $8 billion increase in lending to Governments, with $1.9 billion increase in Commercial real estate and $1.5 billion increase in Financing, insurance and non-banking. Retail Products fell by $3.4 billion primarily within CCPL and unsecured lending as #Covid-19 related lockdowns suppressed card spending and in Secured wealth products.
Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive Said; “We are feeling the acute impact of the #Covid-19 pandemic across our markets and in our business. This and the related fall in both interest rates and oil prices created extremely challenging operating conditions in the first half of the year. I am pleased we came through that period with a clean bill of operational health and with higher income, lower costs and therefore significantly better pre-provision operating profit compared with last year.”
“We remained profitable despite higher impairments, which together with our strengthened capital position enabled us to build substantial reserves in the face of the heightened uncertainty and tougher conditions. I am encouraged by how well my colleagues are coping in the crisis and that many clients in some of our larger markets are recovering strongly and already operating at close to their pre-pandemic capacity.” He said
Andy Halford, thru Group Chief Financial Officer said there was a significant impact from the economic environment on the Group’s loan portfolio in the first half of 2020, primarily reflecting the impact of #Covid-19.
“There is a weaker outlook in many of the markets in which the Group operates, with negative global growth expected for 2020 and what is likely to be a volatile and uneven economic recovery. In the second quarter of 2020 the credit quality of the portfolio remained under stress with a further deterioration in short-term macroeconomic forecasts, albeit the pace of deterioration slowed compared to the first quarter.” He said
Since the outbreak of covid-19, the Group continued to support client’s in crude oil markets, such as our Aviation and Oil and Gas exposures who they believed are experiencing temporary issues due to #Covid-19.This has led to a $9.1 billion increase in early alerts in the first half of the year.
As of 30 June 2020, approximately 8 per cent of total Retail exposure has had relief measures approved, of which 71 per cent is compulsory and 79 per cent is fully secured. The bank made longer-term improvements in Retail Banking through tightening its underwriting standards and rolling out enhanced digital capabilities across our footprint.
Credit grade 12 balances have decreased slightly to $1.5 billion (2019: $1.6 billion) due to outflows to non-performing loans which were partially offset by inflows from early alerts, half of which were due to the impact of #Covid-19. Gross stage three loans and advances to customers were up 19 per cent to $8.8 billion (2019: $7.4 billion), primarily in Corporate and Institutional Banking.
According to the report, retail banking portfolios have remained stable and resilient, with 96 per cent of loans in stage one, the same proportion as the previous year. The majority of Retail products continue to be fully secured loans which are stable at 85 per cent. The overall average loan-to-value of the mortgage portfolio remains low at 45 per cent.
The macro-economic environment remains challenging for the majority of the markets in our footprint and we are cognizant of the potential longer-term impact, especially once relief measures are eased. The group continues to assess these situations on an ongoing basis, utilising our stress testing framework and portfolio reviews to analyse the potential impact and appropriate risk management actions.
Average Group value at risk (VaR) in the first half of 2020 was 157 per cent higher than the previous six months at $82 million (H2 2019: $32 million), driven by the extreme #Covid-19 market volatility which particularly impacted the Treasury Markets portfolio. Trading activities remain primarily client driven. There were three regulatory VaR backtesting exceptions in the first half of 2020, all of which occurred in March as a result of #Covid-19 volatility.
The Group has remained resilient and kept a strong liquidity position. The Group liquidity coverage ratio increased to 149 per cent (2019: 144 per cent) driven by a reduction in net outflows due to a change in our funding mix.
Total net exposure to vulnerable sectors reduced by $5.1 billion compared to 31 December 2019 and represents 29 per cent of the total net exposure in Corporate & Institutional Banking and Commercial Banking. The reductions were largely due to increased levels of collateral and reduced undrawn commitments, particularly in the Aviation, Commercial Real Estate and Oil & Gas sectors.
As the country prepares to go to polls next February, momentum is building across the boundaries for voters to choose amongst the many aspirants who their leaders will be in the 11th parliament.
One such area which is already boiling is the Elgon zone popularly known as Bugisu or the ‘Land of Bamaasaba’.
The area has been dominated with its Members of Parliament since the 6th and 7th parliament and hence the need for change for fresh blood to come in and implement whatever they failed.
Mbale City
Mbale City, after being elevated to the city status this financial year, the town was divided into two constituencies, Northern Division and Industrial Division. Ambassador Wamanga Wamai, the outgoing legislator opted not to run again and give chance to new entrants.
Northern Division
The Northern Division is the upscale or the leafy area of the town which is dominated with who is who in Mbale City and therefore, the area is considered a very key division that whoever leads the area must be of heavy weight.
Paul Wanyoto
The flamboyant city lawyer from WEB Advocates and Solicitors who doubles Minister of Foreign Affairs in the institution of the Izu Ya Masaaba is the leading contender for the seat on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party card. Mr. Wanyoto presents the future of the city and the statesman because of the networks he has built and the national connections that he comes along with to represent the division. Wanyoto awaits party primaries that are due.
Ambassador Charles Madibo Wagidoso
Amb. Wagidoso
The ex-Uganda’s Ambassador to China for over 15 years and also former legislator for Bulambuli County then in Mbale District in the 6th parliament is back. Although this time not in Bulambuli which is now a district of its own, Amb. Wagidoso is battling for the Northern Division too. Wagidoso made a name for himself as an orator in the 6th parliament under the Movement System. He presents himself under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and he is yet to tussle it out in the party primaries. However, Eagle Online has reliably learnt that Wagidoso is under pressure from certain sections of his party to give way to young blood since he has been around in many ventures.
Seth Wambede
He is a former legislator in the 6th parliament representing Bungokho North constituency. He rose to national fame for his brilliance in the house at the time when parliament was still dominated with seasoned parliamentarians like Ben Wacha, Aggrey Awori and Bidandi Ssali. He came in under the Movement System then since political parties were banned.
Mr. Wambede has previously tried to reclaim the Bungokho North seat. NRM party primaries remains the only challenge to him and if he wins, he brings on table experience and exposure of good legislation for a sub-region lacking great debaters.
Industrial Division
Industrial Division is a home to hustlers in the city and it presents itself as the home to upstarts. The division is also considered a hub for opposition politics in the city given the previous experiences.
Madanada Wokuri aka Mama FDC
Margaret Wokuri Madanda.
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party diehard has shifted her goalposts from Mbale District Woman Member of Parliament aspirant to Industrial Division. Ms Wokuri known for her assertiveness she is a leading contender in FDC camp. She faces Isaac Warela Nabende and others in the new division.
John Wekesa Wambogo
Another aspirant for the Industrial Division under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ticket isn’t stranger to Mbale politics having unsuccessfully contested in the byelection to replace the late former Speaker James Wapakhabulo. He subsequently contested in other elections but the people of Mbale haven’t given him a chance to represent them. He awaits his party primaries to determine whether he will be NRM flag bearer in the division.
Mbale Woman MP race
Connie Galiwango
Connie Galiwango, she is the current holder of the seat and a likable woman by all standards, she has held the seat for two terms and ‘if’ she retains it, it will be her third term as a woman representative of the sitting room of Masaaba house. Ms Galiwango has previously stood with her people. In the heat-up to the creation of cities when Mbale was pushed to the next financial year, she led a one-woman demonstration with a few of her supporters that resulted in her being arrested. It looks like her demands were heard by authorities and in turn President Museveni directed that Mbale be included on the list.
EagleOnline also understands that although she voted No in the Age amendment in parliament to give way for Mr. Museveni to rule without any hinderance, she seem to have represented the true picture of her constituents.
Lydia Wanyoto Mutende
Lydia Wanyoto
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party head of Women’s League is back again to tussle it out with her former opponent, Connie Galiwango. The two yellow girls of Mbale faced off in 2016 and Ms Galiwango carried the day. The race between the two ladies is a tight one given that Ms Wanyoto is said to be enjoying the endorsement of the state.
Ms Wanyoto could easily tap in the support structures of her late husband Dr. James Mutende Shinyabulo, the ex-Minister of Trade and Industries. Dr. Mutende had created a network of mobilizers around Mbale town.
Annet Musuya Soobi
She is also vying on the National Resistance Movement party ticket and is a seasoned administrator. She is currently the National Coordinator of Share an Opportunity Uganda a Non-Governmental Organisation. She previously worked with Uganda Women Concern Ministry as Executive Director for two years. She also worked with TASO-Uganda for seven years as a counselor.
Other entrants in the NRM party primaries are Miriam Mukhaye Wangisi and seasoned educationalist Agatha Wambi Wanyenya
Bungokho Central
This is a new constituency which was curved out of the bigger Bungokho South Constituency which has been in the armpits of State Minister for Industries Michael Kafabusa Werikhe since 1996.
Michael Kafabusa Werikhe
Minister of State for Industry.
He has represented Bungokho South since 1996 and he still wants to represent new constituency of Bungokho Central. Sources say one of the reasons they curved Bungokho Central out of Bungokho South is the fear by Minister Werikhe that was destined for a loss if the constituency wasn’t divided. He is left with nothing to offer apart from the need to be in parliament. He is among those old guards targeted by the young generation.
Eric Stephen Mukhwana
He is the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Culture, Tourism and Communication in the Izu Ya Massaaba institution. He is resulted oriented person under whose leadership, the IZu has seen increased awareness about its activities amongst the Bamaasaba in Uganda, Kenya and Diaspora.
He previously worked at the New Vision as senior advertising Executive before venturing in private. He is contesting as an Independent and comes at the time when there is fatigue of Werikhe.
Richard Wanda
Richard Wanda
Others tussling it out with Minister Werikhe in National Resistance Movement (NRA) party primaries are Richard Wanda and Andrew Mauso.
Bungokho South
Having curved out Bungokho Central out of Bungokho South and leaving Minister Werikhe in Central, this means that Bungokho South will have its own representative.
Mzee Bernard Mujasi
The aging out going Mbale District Chairman has declared intentions to run as a candidate in the NRM primaries. Mujasi bitterly contested for the then larger Bungokho South constituency. Werikhe won the said 2001 election amidst claims of vote rigging triggering off a legal battle that was eventually won by Werikhe. Mujasi’s undoing will be his age and overstaying as LCV.
Bungokho North
This is a constituency that votes an MP once and never to return him or her again. It is on the suburbs of Mbale City in the northern direction bordering Bukedea and Sironko districts and it is predominantly cosmopolitan.
Gershom Sizomu, the current legislator who is vying for the second term under his party Forum for Democratic Change.
Others in the NRM party primary race former legislator Yahaya Gudoi who served in the 9th parliament. Gudoi is remembered a legislator who was conned most at parliament.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed death of fourth #Covid-1
According to details from the ministry, the deceased was a 61-year-old female resident of Kiyimbi, Nakulabye, a Kampala suburb.
“She had symptoms consistent to COVID-19 which include cough, fever, chest pain and difficulty in breathing,” the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Saturday.
She first sought treatment at Mengo Hospital on July 29, 2020 before she was referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital on July 30 where her samples were taken for testing before she died the following day.
The ministry has also said 22 new infections had been confirmed registering cases to 1,176.
Muslim leaders have held prayers for retired army general and presidential aspirant Henry Tumukunde ahead of campaigns.
The prayers were led by Kampala District Khadi Edrisi Lwuswabi who dedicated the retired army officers to God. They prayed that God enable him to go through the 2021 general election and be announced as the new president of Uganda.
“We pray that God usher you to the State house and pray that you avail us people who will be of great importance and look into our challenges as Muslims” they prayed on Friday which was Edi day at his Kololo office.
The former Security Minister urged all Muslims to raise their voices against all challenges they face in the country. Tumukunde said during Eid Al-Adha prayers held at his offices in Kololo.
The District Khadi applauded Gen. Tumukunde for inviting them to pray with him. He said the Tumukunde exhibits good leadership skills and is compassionate to people of Uganda.
In his remarks, Tumukunde urged them to always raise up and seek a solution to all their challenges. “Muslims have a number of challenges however not taken steps to take them to those who decide on policy and direction of this country. I have implored them to always communicate their thoughts especially to those who want to take up leadership in this country. ,” he said.
The presidential hopeful who is currently out on bail granted by High Court, Justice Wilson Kwesiga in May. He is grappling with allegations of treason charges and unlawful possession of fire and rounds of ammunition. He was on March 12, 2020 arrested at his Kololo offices by a joint force of police, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and Special Forces Command operatives (SFC).
Gen. Tumukunde however, maintains that treason charges are fabricated and meant to curtail his presidential ambitions. Tumukunde isn’t the first challenger to President Museveni to face treason as former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye and new aspirant Bobi Wine have all been slapped with similar charges.
