Involved in chromosome condensation, segregation and cell cycle progression. May participate in facilitating chromosome segregation by condensation DNA from both sides of a centrally located replisome during cell division. Probably acts via its interaction with MukB and MukF. Forms a hexameric complex with MukF, (MukF-(MukE)2)2, which forms a ternary complex with MukB. The complex formation is stimulated by calcium or magnesium. Restricted to the nucleoid region. Belongs to the MukE family. Truncated N-terminus. Truncated N-terminus.