Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there is a planned assassination attempt against him by rogue police in connection with the June 25 Gen Z protests. He has linked this alleged plot to previous attacks, raising concerns ahead of the protests.

The state has taken significant actions affecting the treason case against Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Haji Obeid Lutale, within a week. Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala Lord Mayor and Besigye's lead lawyer, is noted as a key figure in this context, raising concerns about the state's apprehensions regarding his influence and that of another prominent figure, Karua.

An American national, Andrew Wilson, has testified in the treason case against Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, his ally Hajji Obed Lutale, and a soldier. According to NTV Uganda, Wilson told the court through audio recordings that he was with the accused in Nairobi, Kenya, on 16 November 2024, the day Besigye and Lutale were arrested. Government lawyers have asked for more time as the case continues.

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has intensified his conflict with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, labeling him the "father of violence" and accusing him of recruiting criminal gangs to incite chaos. These comments were made during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where Murkomen claimed Gachagua uses violence and misinformation to further his political goals.

A recent surge in opposition arrests, military detentions, and treason charges in Uganda indicates a worsening political crisis. Notably, Erias Lukwago, the former Lord Mayor of Kampala and legal representative for Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been implicated in these developments, which include allegations of abduction and torture of political opponents, according to The Independent.

The government has issued a warning to boda boda operators against being used by politicians and criminals to engage in violence, intimidation, and disruption of public order. Officials stated that those participating in such activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This announcement was made during a consultative meeting with boda boda operators and sector leaders in Vihiga.