In a deeply touching appeal, the NUP deputy spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has written to the justice system with a request that goes beyond legal matters. Currently on remand since September 2025, he is facing two criminal cases and has made several attempts to secure bail, all of which have not been successful. However, his latest request is not about escaping the law—it is about love, loss, and fulfilling a final duty to his late wife.
While still in prison, he received the devastating news that his wife, Edith Katende, had passed away after battling cancer for a long time. Her condition had worsened in her final days, and it became clear that she would not recover. Before her passing, she expressed her last wish in the presence of family members—to have her husband by her side and to be laid to rest with him present. Sadly, he was unable to be there during her final moments.
In his letter, the NUP deputy spokesperson speaks with deep emotion and respect. He does not challenge the authority of the court or deny the charges against him. Instead, he presents a humble request for temporary release so that he can attend his wife’s burial. He explains that this is not an attempt to avoid justice, but a plea for compassion and humanity within the law.
He further assures the court that he is willing to follow any conditions that may be set if he is granted temporary release. His words reflect grief, dignity, and a strong sense of responsibility. He appeals to the court to see him not only as an accused person, but also as a husband who has lost a loved one and seeks to give her a proper farewell.
This situation brings forward an important conversation about the balance between justice and compassion. It raises the question of whether the legal system can make room for humanity in moments of deep personal loss. The NUP deputy spokesperson’s appeal is a reminder that even those behind bars experience pain, love, and loss just like anyone else.
As he awaits the court’s decision, his request remains simple but powerful—to be granted a chance to say a final goodbye to his beloved wife.
