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The suspect, identified as Mugwiisa Obed, was captured in video footage wearing a yellow T-shirt and carrying a large log during the attack. Investigators say that during interrogation, Mugwiisa led detectives to a local laundry (dobbi) where he had taken the yellow T-shirt he was seen wearing on the day of the incident. The garment was recovered and has been secured as evidence in the ongoing investigations.

Police also arrested Owino Joseph, a security guard, over his alleged involvement in the incident.

The arrest was made on Tuesday, the same day family, friends, teammates and hundreds of His arrest brings the number of suspects in custody in connection with Gongodyo’s killing to nine.

Earlier, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachel Kawala announced the arrest of five additional suspects, bringing the total in custody at the time to eight.

Those already under arrest are:

Noordin Ssebagala
Roden Ayebazibwe
Juliet Namukose
Elly Mondoni
Herbert Twinomujuni
Perigrino Katsigazi
Darlious Tayebwa
Hannington Tugume
The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in custody to ten as investigators intensify efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding Gongodyo’s death and identify all individuals who participated in the attack.
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Ssenyonyi, who also serves as the party spokesperson, succeeded Matthias Mpuuga two years ago during a turbulent period marked by corruption allegations involving Parliamentary Commissioners.

Opposition Cabinet List:
Position Name Constituency
Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi Nakawa West
Commissioner of Parliament John Baptist Nambeshe Manjiya County
Chief Whip Paul Mwiru Jinja South East
Deputy Chief Whip Harriet Nakwedde Kayunga Woman MP
Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee Patrick Nsamba Oshabe Kassanda County North
Chairperson, COSASE Nkunyingi Muwada Kyadondo County East
Shadow Finance Minister Geoffrey Ekanya Tororo County
The new leadership team is expected to provide alternative programs to those of the ruling government, focusing on accountability, human rights, and public expenditure.

His leadership had come under renewed pressure last year following the introduction of a controversial private member’s bill seeking to change how the Leader of the Opposition is selected.

The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Mityana South MP Richard Lumu, proposed stripping political parties of the power to appoint the LoP and instead introducing an election by all opposition MPs.

The Bill also proposed provisions for removal of the LoP on grounds of incompetence or misconduct, parliamentary approval of the Shadow Cabinet, and formal opposition input in the appointment of committee chairpersons.

However, the Bill has since collapsed. On March 12, 2026, Lumu formally withdrew it, acknowledging that it conflicted with established Westminster parliamentary principles that underpin Uganda’s legislative system.

Under the current Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Act, 2006, the Leader of the Opposition is chosen internally by the largest opposition party in Parliament, a system that has remained in place since the restoration of multiparty politics.

Following the opposition’s Central Executive Committee meeting, NUP has now reaffirmed Ssenyonyi’s leadership, and Parliament is expected to formally endorse the decision during this afternoon’s sitting of the House.

Alongside Ssenyonyi’s confirmation, the House will also consider other opposition appointments, including John Baptist Nambeshe (Manjiya County, Bududa District) as Parliamentary Commissioner.

Jinja East MP Paul Mwiru is expected to be approved as Opposition Chief Whip, with Kayunga District Woman MP newcomer Harriet Nakwedde nominated as his deputy.

The opposition leadership has also submitted names for committee assignments pending parliamentary approval.
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NUP Reappoints Joel Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition - Daily Post Uganda KAMPALA,UGANDA; The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reappointed Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the 12th Parliament, with John Baptist Nambeshe serving as Commissioner of Parliament and Paul Mwiru as Chief Whip. Ssenyonyi, who also serves as the party spokesperson, succeede...