On Monday, police in Uganda arrested 14 opposition officials and supporters as they staged a protest march through the capital, Kampala, towards the Kenyan embassy. The demonstration was in response to Kenya’s recent decision to detain and deport several members of Uganda’s opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party. Local media reported on the events surrounding the protest and the broader context of political unrest in the region.
The FDC members were detained by Kenyan authorities on July 23 while they were in Nairobi for a training course. According to the group’s lawyers, a total of 36 individuals were held before being deported back to Uganda. Upon their return, these members faced terrorism-related charges in Uganda, charges they have denied.
The arrest of the 14 opposition figures on Monday was part of a larger pattern of unrest affecting both Uganda and Kenya. Both countries have witnessed significant anti-government demonstrations driven by youth and opposition activists. Despite the political turmoil, Kampala’s streets were relatively quiet on the day of the protest.
The arrested opposition members, including two lawmakers, had been marching through the city to express their discontent with the treatment of their colleagues in Kenya. Their demonstration reflects growing tensions and strained relations between the two neighboring countries amid ongoing political instability.
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