Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
Police in Tororo fired teargas and live bullets to break up a procession of NUP supporters celebrating Robert Kyagulanyi's presidential nomination, leading to running battles that reached Tororo Main market, where vendors fled their stalls. District police commander Rodger Chebene said police impounded a vehicle and arrested several supporters, including NUP Tororo Municipality mayoral candidate Abdul Karim Wakwale, citing COVID-19 risks. Wakwale said the procession was peaceful and called for equal treatment by law enforcers.
Disputed: Police said the procession was improper because of COVID-19; the arrested NUP candidate Wakwale said it was peaceful and did not warrant arrests.