Kasambya County MP and Head of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman’s Office, Daudi Kabanda, has reignited questions surrounding the withdrawal of security personnel attached to Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye. Kabanda suggested that he could disclose the circumstances behind the decision. His remarks followed an online exchange with a critic who questioned his earlier comments about Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC).
Kabanda had previously accused Namyalo of illegally occupying the ONC office. He was challenged over his position after reports that President Yoweri Museveni had intervened to restore her security detail. In response, Kabanda asked whether he wanted him to explain why Namyalo’s presidential guards had been withdrawn and replaced with ordinary police officers. This has triggered renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the security changes.
Reports indicate that Museveni ordered the restoration of Namyalo’s security detail after learning that her presidential guards had been withdrawn on September 29, 2026. The President reportedly expressed surprise at the decision, saying he had not been informed before the security arrangement was changed. He subsequently directed an investigation into the circumstances that led to the withdrawal.
The intervention reportedly paved the way for the reinstatement of the security personnel attached to the ONC boss. Kabanda’s remarks have now introduced another dimension to the controversy, particularly because he has suggested that he may know details about the decision that have not yet been made public. His exchange has also revived questions about the relationship between different political figures operating within the ruling NRM establishment.
The PLU is an organisation associated with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. With political activities and positioning ahead of the 2031 elections continuing to attract attention, the security dispute has become another subject of public interest. Kabanda has yet to publicly provide evidence explaining the reasons behind the withdrawal or identify the individuals responsible for the decision.
Whether Kabanda will eventually disclose what he knows remains to be seen. The controversy surrounding Namyalo’s security detail has raised questions about the internal workings of the ruling NRM party and the relationships between its key figures. The incident has also highlighted the intense political maneuvering ahead of the 2031 elections.
The situation is being closely watched by the public and political analysts, who are eager to see how the developments will unfold. Key stakeholders, including the President, Kabanda, and Namyalo, have yet to provide clear explanations for the security changes. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the security and protection of high-ranking government officials.
Key points
- Daudi Kabanda suggests he knows details about the withdrawal of security personnel from Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye.
- President Yoweri Museveni intervened to restore Namyalo’s security detail after it was withdrawn on September 29, 2026.
- The controversy has raised questions about the internal workings of the ruling NRM party and the relationships between its key figures.
