NBS TV ‘One On One With Tamale Mirundi’ Host, Muyanga Lutaya Sent To jail

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NBS TV journalist, Simon Muyanga Lutaya has been remanded to Kirinya prison – Jinja for failure to pay court fine of Shs150m. Muyanga who contested on FDC ticket for Bulamongi Constituency Member of Parliament, lost to National Resistance Movement party (NRM)’s Kenneth Lubogo and decided to file election petition contesting the results but he lost […]


NBS TV journalist, Simon Muyanga Lutaya has been remanded to Kirinya prison – Jinja for failure to pay court fine of Shs150m. Muyanga who contested on FDC ticket for Bulamongi Constituency Member of Parliament, lost to National Resistance Movement party (NRM)’s Kenneth Lubogo and decided to file election petition contesting the results but he lost both cases at Jinja High Court and Court of Appeal.

Lutaya in prison bus heading to Kirinya prison
Lutaya in prison bus heading to Kirinya prison

On Wednesday, Jinja High Court deputy registrar, Mr Jesse Byaruhanga issued the arrest warrant after Muyanga allegedly failed to honour court summons which he describes a contempt of court.

Today, he was arrested and taken to Kirinya prison.

Muyanga is a host for famous political shows at NBS TV; One on One with Tamale Mirundi, Barometer Extra and the Eagle.

Muyanga hosting Tamale Mirundi
Muyanga hosting Tamale Mirundi