Gen Kayihura accused of moving 3,000 guns without informing Museveni

The former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura recorded his first statement on Wednesday, more than 60 days after he was detained at Makindye military barracks.

According to sources, Kayihura’s statement in response to some of the queries raised by CMI (Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence) boss Brig. Gen. Abel Kandiho.

We have been told that at about 11.00 am on Wednesday, Kayihura’s lawyers got a communication from the military that the former Police Chief would be charged and brought to court this week.

They were not told the exact date but it could be today (Thursday) or tomorrow.

We have also been told that Kayihura's lawyers met with Kandiho at the barracks where Kayihura is being detained and presented the charge sheet to them and their client.

Sources have told us that according to the charge sheet, Kayihura will be charged with abuse of office and neglect of duty.

Specifically, Kayihura is being accused of giving instructions to transfer 3,000 guns to Kabalye Police Training School, without the knowlegde of Museveni.

The order was allegedly executed by Commissioner of Police, Frank Mwesigwa, who was the school head then.

According to the law, Kayihura ought to have informed the commander-in-chief before transferring the guns because such an order could have been interpreted to mean that he was planning to wage a war on government.

The former police chief Kayihura is also being accused of arming Abudallah Kitatta, Boda Boda 2010’s patron. Kitatta is now facing the court martial on charges of being in possession of military equipment which is supposed to be a monopoly of defence forces.

Initially, Kayihura was questioned about the murder of his colleague AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi but did not record any statement. We have been told that this charge was dropped due to lack of sufficient evidence.

We have been told that Kayihura has however dismissed all the accusations.