Heavy security forces, comprising Ugandan police and army personnel, were extensively deployed across Kampala City on Tuesday to preempt planned youth protests against government corruption.
In Kampala, a notable increase in security presence was observed, with armored vehicles and troops patrolling the streets. Significant roads leading to the Parliament of Uganda, such as Nile Avenue, Siadi Barre Avenue, and De Winton Road, were sealed off by security forces.
Access to these routes was restricted to pedestrians only, subjected to stringent security checks, while public vehicles were barred from entry. The deployment also featured a robust presence at major intersections and roundabouts, aiming to maintain order and discourage potential disruptions.
In a manner akin to recent actions in Kenya, where youth actions influenced political decisions, Ugandan mobilization efforts, especially on social media, have mirrored similar sentiments.
Meanwhile, security measures extended to strategic locations like Busega on the Kampala-Masaka highway and Constitutional Square, resembling a military outpost. The National Unity Platform headquarters in Makere-Kivulu was cordoned off, leading to the arrest of party Vice-President Lina Zedriga and other leaders.
Police justified these preemptive actions as necessary precautions ahead of scheduled protests, emphasizing the need to maintain public order amidst heightened tensions.
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