The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kabale has released Jolly Jackline Tukamushaba, the Deputy President for Western Uganda of the National Unity Platform (NUP), on bail pending further hearing of her criminal case.
Tukamushaba, who was the NUP flag bearer for the Rukiga District Woman Member of Parliament seat, was on February 6, 2026 arraigned before the Chief Magistrate, His Worship Derrick Byamugisha, and formally charged with the offence of inciting violence contrary to Section 79(1) of the Penal Code Act, Cap 128.
The prosecution, led by Isaac Onyango, informed court that between December 2025 and January 2026, the accused allegedly incited members of the public to commit acts of violence in the districts of Rukiga, Kabale and Rukungiri. It was further alleged that she urged individuals to attack supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on account of their political affiliation.
Upon the charges being read and explained to her, Tukamushaba entered a plea of not guilty. The court subsequently remanded her to Ndorwa Government Prison until February 24, 2026, to allow the State to complete investigations.
However, through her counsel, Godwin Masereka, the accused applied for a production warrant and was accordingly produced before court on Thursday for hearing of her bail application.
In support of the application, defence counsel presented four substantial sureties: Leopold Twesigye, Emmanuel Turyasigura, Twesigye Luke and Jiripina Kamusiime. The court found the sureties suitable and granted the accused cash bail of Shs 1 million. Each of the four sureties was bonded at Shs 5 million non-cash.
In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate held that the offence is bailable and that the accused had satisfied the court of her readiness to comply with bail conditions.
The matter was adjourned to February 24, 2026 for mention and further directions as investigations by the State continue.
Prior to her arraignment, Tukamushaba had reportedly been in custody for several weeks following her disappearance on the eve of the January 15 elections, where she had been participating in campaign-related activities.
