Amos Rwangomani, the brother of Water and Environment Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has appeared before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Rwangomani, 56, is accused of unlawfully possessing two firearms and 10 rounds of ammunition in breach of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Act.
The case came before the military court on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with prosecutors asking for more time to complete investigations after the case file was returned to investigators to address outstanding gaps.
The court, presided over by Col. Fredrick Kangwamu, subsequently adjourned the matter to November 4, 2026, when the prosecution is expected to provide an update on the investigations.
According to the charge sheet, Rwangomani is accused of possessing a pistol marked G259085, which prosecutors allege was ordinarily restricted to the Defence Forces.
He also faces a second count relating to another pistol marked PSO BO 19687-08980, while the third count concerns the alleged possession of 10 rounds of pistol ammunition.
The charges were brought under Section 158(2)(c) of the UPDF Act, which provides for offences relating to unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Rwangomani, who works as a supervisor at Kamed Security Company in Mbarara and is described as an NRM cadre, is currently out on bail.
Although he is a civilian, prosecutors have brought him before the General Court Martial under provisions of the UPDF Act that allow military jurisdiction in specified circumstances.
The case will return to court on November 4, when investigators are expected to report on whether the outstanding issues in the file have been addressed.
Rwangomani remains an accused person and has not been convicted of the charges.
Rwangomani Amos nga Ono muganda wa minisita Kahinda Otafiire Alabiseeko mu kkooti y’amagye e Makindye ku misango gw’okusangibwa ne Pistol No.G259085 nga kigambibwa nti yalimu n’amasasi 10 ekikontama ne semateeka wa UPDF
#BukeddeUpdates https://t.co/Xg3KA3c88H— Bukedde (@bukeddeonline) October 7, 2026
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