Kasim Ssebudde, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and widely known by the alias Kinta Kunte, was on Thursday evening left near his residence in Mukono Municipality by unidentified individuals. His return comes weeks after he was allegedly abducted alongside Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief bodyguard, Eddie Mutwe.
Ssebudde appeared physically weak and bore fresh wounds on his body, which he attributed to torture during his detention at an undisclosed location.
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He told journalists that he had initially been detained with Eddie Mutwe and another NUP member, Kyagulanyi Najabi, before the three were later separated and moved to unknown locations.
“We were taken on the same day. At first, I was with Eddie and Najabi, but later they split us up. I was subjected to beatings and interrogations without being formally charged,” he recounted.
His disappearance on April 27 had raised public alarm, especially after Mutwe resurfaced in Masaka High Court facing charges including robbery and assault.
Both men were reportedly abducted by armed operatives traveling in an unmarked van—commonly referred to as a “drone”—a vehicle now symbolic of enforced disappearances in Uganda.
Presenting Ssebudde to the press, NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi condemned the incident as part of an ongoing crackdown on opposition supporters.
“This isn’t a show of power; it’s a sign of fear. With elections approaching, they’re doing all they can to destabilize us,” Kyagulanyi said.
He urged party members to remain resilient.
“We are not backing down. This time we protest with our votes. We shall not surrender.”
Ssebudde’s return follows the recent court appearance of Eddie Mutwe, who looked frail and distressed after more than a week in unlawful custody. His detention sparked backlash from human rights advocates and reignited protests in various parts of the country.
Meanwhile, concerns continue to mount over the fate of another NUP supporter, Noah Mutwe, who was reportedly abducted recently and whose whereabouts remain unknown.
As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, the NUP says it is preparing for an escalation in political repression.
Despite his ordeal, Ssebudde vowed to remain steadfast:
“They tortured me, but I’m still standing. I will not be silenced.”
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