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NRM supporters throw bottles as Kampala Returning Officer leaves MUBS tally centre after Kawempe declaration

Violence & Conflict Disputed Kampala 28 Jan 2026 Severity: 2/5

The Daily Monitor reports that after the Kawempe Division mayoral winner was declared, NRM supporters threw bottles and insults as security officers drove the Returning Officer away, and that Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo was chased away by NRM supporters during the tally. NRM's Saad Salim Uhuru denied that the party had brought youths to disrupt tallying.

Disputed: The Daily Monitor describes NRM-chanting youths disrupting the tally, while NRM's Saad Salim Uhuru denies the party brought chaotic youths and calls them vigilant supporters.

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