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Gunmen open fire at home of NUP MP Abdullah Kiwanuka in Mukono, killing one

Violence & Conflict Verified Mukono 16 Jan 2026 Severity: 4/5

Unidentified gunmen, some reportedly in military-style uniforms according to witnesses, stormed the home of Mukono North NUP MP Abdullah Kiwanuka at about 11pm while supporters awaited the declaration of results, the Daily Monitor reports. One man aged 25 was shot and later died, and journalists saw bullet holes and at least six vehicles damaged by gunfire. Police said they were investigating.

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1 killed

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