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Military and police deploy patrols on Kampala streets ahead of general elections

Election Related Single source Kampala 12 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Military and police deployed motorised and foot patrols on major streets in Kampala ahead of the 15 January elections, The Independent reported, citing Xinhua. Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba told election observers on Monday evening that the deployment aimed to keep order and prioritised hotspot areas.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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