Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The Inspector General of Government (IGG) estimates that corruption costs the country at least Shs1 million per hour.

Gen Kiggundu died in the bathroom at his official residence in Entebbe, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the defence and military spokesperson, said.