Army chief boasts about Lukwago detention

Uganda army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba sparked outrage by boasting online about detaining opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago.

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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 07:21 UTC

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Ugandan opposition lawyer and former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago was detained by security forces after preparing legal action against army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kainerugaba then sparked outrage by boasting about the detention online, posting comments that drew widespread condemnation. The arrest has intensified concerns about political repression in Uganda ahead of the 2026 elections.

e/eineurope · topic · T-81713cycle Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 07:21 UTC · first reported 4d ago