Ex- Police Spokesperson Twiine Charged in Alleged Plot to kill Museveni, Gen Muhoozi

Kampala, Uganda: The former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twiine appeared in court on Thursday to face serious charges including inciting violence, hate speech, spreading malicious information, and conspiracy to commit a felony.

The charges stem from an alleged plot to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces.

Twiine was arraigned before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi alongside co-accused Noah Mutwe, a bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

Mutwe has reportedly been in detention for two weeks prior to the court appearance.

Prosecutors allege that Twiine used social media platforms to incite Mutwe—also known as Mitala Noah—to attack and kill President Museveni using “pavers,” allegedly motivated by opposition to Museveni’s political ideology and leadership.

The state further claims that both men were involved in a similar conspiracy targeting Gen Muhoozi.

They are also accused of violating the Computer Misuse Act by disseminating content designed to incite tribal animosity and defame senior government officials.

Among the statements cited by prosecutors, Twiine allegedly referred to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as a “rotten human being” and accused her of sponsoring killings in Bukedea district.

He is also said to have labelled Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa a “money launderer and fraudster,” while referring to Gen Muhoozi as a “fat pig and crook,” and Gen James Birungi as a “killer.”

In another controversial claim, Twiine allegedly described the Bahima ethnic group as “killers,” a statement the prosecution argues was aimed at fuelling tribal tensions.

Both Twiine and Mutwe have pleaded not guilty and were remanded to Luzira Prison until June 5, when the case will resume.

The charges against Twiine have sent shockwaves across Uganda’s political and security circles, particularly due to his former high-profile role as a police spokesperson and his previously vocal support for controversial state security practices.