26/06/2026
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A live television interview turned into a tense confrontation after journalist Andrew Natumanya, popularly known as Tabz, strongly rejected suggestions by Canary Mugume that his recent release from detention was suspicious.
Canary questioned why Tabz was released on police bond, said he appeared unharmed, and noted that some people online were alleging he could be working with the same people accused of abducting him.
An emotional Tabz accused Canary of trying to push a false narrative and insisted he had come to tell the truth, not what people wanted to hear. He challenged the allegations by saying that even if he were a state agent, he would still want Eddie Mutwe, Waiswa, Dr. Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago to be free, support good governance, better roads, quality education, the rule of law, and an end to fear among journalists.
Tabz also said he wanted President Museveni to leave power, arguing that he had overstayed his goodness. He accused some journalists of allowing important stories to die because of fear or financial influence and described himself as fearless.
The exchange became even more heated as Tabz accused Canary of belittling what he had gone through during his detention, saying he was speaking for ordinary Ugandans without a voice while others watched from comfortable studios.
Canary repeatedly asked who was responsible for Tabz's arrest, but Tabz continued defending himself against the allegations before beginning to recount how he was allegedly abducted, blindfolded, tied up and bundled into a Toyota Hiace.
