“On July 1, My Friend Odrek Rwabwogo Visited Me in Luzira”: Museveni Son-in-law Visited Veteran Journalist Accused of Hating First Family in Prison

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Veteran journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has revealed that businessman Odrek Rwabwogo, the son-in-law of President Yoweri Museveni, visited him during his detention at Luzira Prison, a development that has sparked fresh debate within political and media circles.

Kalyegira made the disclosure days after securing bail in a case in which he faces charges related to allegedly operating media platforms without the required licences.

The journalist had reportedly disappeared on June 26 after being picked up by security operatives, prompting concern among family members, lawyers, journalists and human rights activists who questioned his whereabouts for several days.

He later resurfaced before the Kira Chief Magistrate's Court where prosecutors charged him with offences under the Uganda Communications Act relating to the operation of online media platforms.

Kalyegira denied the charges and was subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison before later being granted bail.

However, it was his account of events surrounding his detention that attracted the most public attention.