Uganda Governance Monitor
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke told journalists at the National Tally Centre on 17 January 2026 that at least 400 people had been arrested countrywide during voting and tallying, according to Daily Monitor. He named Nansana, Matugga, Buyende and Mbarara among the places where arrests were made.
A national event, not tied to one district.
400 arrested or detained