Former Senior CID Official in Court for Asking Bobi Wine's Bodyguard to Kill Museveni, Son

• Ugandan prosecutors said the former CID spokesperson, Charles Twiine, had incited a plot to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni and his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba
• The state alleged that Twiine used social media to provoke violence and spread hate speech, targeting top officials
• The prosecution said Twiine had described Muhoozi as a "fat pig" and accused other government officials of corruption and murder
• Twiine and his co-accused, Noah Mitala, denied all charges and were remanded to Luzira Prison until June 5 as the state requested more time to compile evidence

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kampala - A former police detective has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm after being charged with eight grave offences, including incitement to assassinate Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, and his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Charles Twiine, a former spokesperson for Uganda's Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), was brought before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court under tight security.

How did Twiine plot against Museveni, Muhoozi

According to Monitor, his court appearance ended intense speculation about his whereabouts since Wednesday, May 14, when he reportedly vanished.

Twiine, who has been a vocal critic of the opposition on social media, was charged alongside Noah Mitala, alias Noah Mutwe, a butcher and known civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

The two were charged with inciting violence and conspiracy to commit a felony, among other charges that have rocked Uganda’s political circles.

According to state prosecutors, between January 2024 and May 2025, Twiine used social media platforms to incite Mitala to kill Museveni and his 51-year-old son, Muhoozi, using crude means.

The motive, prosecutors alleged, stemmed from political hostility and opposition to the Museveni administration.

During court proceedings, Twiine appeared calm yet visibly dismayed, occasionally shaking his head in disbelief as the charges were read.

"I'm a national leader and we can do better than this. We have various offices, including my Inspector General of Police; we can do better. Thank you so much," he told the court.

What are the charges against Twiine, co-accused

Prosecutors further laid out a litany of offences ranging from hate speech to malicious communication.

Twiine is accused of branding Muhoozi, widely considered Museveni's chosen successor, as a “fat pig” and “crook” on X.

The court heard that such language was designed to ridicule and degrade the outspoken military chief.

In another count, Twiine allegedly called Speaker of Parliament Anita Among “a rotten human being” and accused her of sponsoring violence in Bukedea District, her home constituency.

Twine’s online vitriol reportedly extended to Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, whom he allegedly described as a “money launderer, masquerader, and fraudster.”

Both men pleaded not guilty to all charges and were remanded to Luzira Prison until Thursday, June 5, to allow the state more time to gather evidence.

Why did Bobi Wine's bodyguard weep

In a separate court case, Eddie Mutwe, bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine, reportedly appeared in severe pain, using crutches and showing visible scars.

He told the court he was taking 12 painkillers daily and pleaded for urgent medical attention, stating, “I’m dying.”

His legal team alleged he had been abducted, tortured, and unlawfully detained, arguing his condition made a fair trial impossible without medical care.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke