President Yoweri Museveni has granted clemency to 19 political prisoners affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP), who were recently convicted of various offenses.

The pardoned individuals, convicted last month, faced charges including treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Among them is Olivia Lutaaya, a mother of two, who was arrested in 2021 at her Namuwongo home and detained incommunicado for weeks before being charged at a military court.

The individuals were detained following the events of November 2020 and had been held on treason and illegal ammunition possession charges.

Although they initially denied the allegations, they entered a plea bargain last month, resulting in prison sentences of three months and 22 days.

State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, commended the President for his decision, expressing gratitude on behalf of the pardoned individuals.