Police detained Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana during Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu's presidential nomination ceremony Wednesday at Electoral Commission grounds in Lubowa. Authorities arrested the legislator alongside journalists accused of unauthorized checkpoint crossings during the commotion. Security forces transported the detainees to Kajjansi police station via mobile van. Witnesses reported Ssewanyana approached from Kampala side rather than joining Kyagulanyi's official convoy.
Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama officially nominated Kyagulanyi for Uganda's 2026 presidential contest against incumbent Yoweri Museveni. The National Unity Platform candidate submitted required documentation after initial signature verification challenges threatened his candidacy. Kyagulanyi joins five other confirmed presidential contenders for the upcoming election. Campaign activities begin September 29 with assigned security protection and counter-terrorism police teams.
Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama officially nominated Kyagulanyi for Uganda's 2026 presidential contest against incumbent Yoweri Museveni. The National Unity Platform candidate submitted required documentation after initial signature verification challenges threatened his candidacy. Kyagulanyi joins five other confirmed presidential contenders for the upcoming election. Campaign activities begin September 29 with assigned security protection and counter-terrorism police teams.
