Heavy police and army deployment in Mityana as Kyagulanyi launches Buganda campaign tour

Armed police and army personnel sealed off major roads in Mityana as NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi launched his Buganda campaign tour with a rally at Busuubizi Playground, according to Nile Post. Authorities called the deployment precautionary, while NUP MP Francis Zaake called it excessive and intimidating. Some supporters said they were blocked from reaching the venue; police said access was being regulated to avoid overcrowding.