DO IT AGAIN, YOU WILL SEE!! NRM Flag Bearer Who Gave Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Hot Slaps On The Face Granted Bail

Kibaale Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Onesmas Twinamasiko, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flagbearer for Bugangaizi East Constituency in Kakumiro district. Twinamasiko had been held on remand following allegations of assaulting Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.

The alleged incident occurred on July 17, 2025, during the announcement of NRM primary election results at the Kakumiro district party offices. Reports indicate that a scuffle broke out, and Twinamasiko allegedly slapped the prime minister in the presence of party supporters and security personnel.

Twinamasiko was arrested on September 3 and appeared in Kibaale Magistrate’s Court the same day. He was charged with assault and causing bodily harm. Despite pleading not guilty, he was initially remanded until September 10 while the court considered his bail application.

On Wednesday, Magistrate Nazifah Namayanja granted him non-cash bail of Shs 500,000 after Twinamasiko presented three credible sureties. These included Joseph Sentayi Senkusu, Kakumiro LC V chairperson; Moses Rusamba, LC III chairperson of Kisiita sub-county; and Lawrence Bazara, Secretary for Education and Health in Kakumiro district.

Twinamasiko is scheduled to return to court on October 2, 2025, for a further hearing. Speaking after his release, he claimed that his arrest and detention were politically motivated and expressed gratitude to his supporters for standing by him.

The bail decision was supported by Bugangaizi South MP Josephat Tumwesige, who emphasized that bail is a constitutional right. Meanwhile, Senkusu called on President Yoweri Museveni to personally intervene to resolve ongoing disputes among senior NRM leaders in Kakumiro district.

The case has already sparked public protests. On September 4, police dispersed demonstrators who had taken to the streets of Kisiita town demanding Twinamasiko’s release. Protesters, including youth, women, and elderly residents, marched with placards but were blocked by security forces, leading to tense confrontations.