The duo, along with political activist Faridah Nangozi, was detained near Arua Park in downtown Kampala. They were raising awareness about the "Free Besigye and all political prisoners" campaign.
It is unclear why the minister has failed to act despite advise from the Public Service Commission. On September 9th, 2019, Justice Ralph Ochan, the Chairperson Public Service Commission wrote to Kamya asking her to regularize Kitaka’s appointment.