KAMPALA– By midday, armed police and soldiers had spent the day arresting more than 10 protesters, with the help of non-uniformed security officials to keep the demonstration going.
Organizers of the protests say they will not be deterred by arrests with almost 100 anti-graft demonstrators already jailed, facing prosecution for being common nuisance, idle and disorderly.
Throughout Thursday, whistle blowing protestors, mostly GenZs, sought to gather in metro Kampala de-campaigning corruption and asking for parliament Speaker Anita Among’s resignation.
Among these were a group of about 15 students from Makerere University, who braved security and marched via Nasser Road, but these were arrested at railway grounds, while trying to access Parliament avenue.
Another group, mainly of Kyambogo students who marched along Jinja-road were rounded up near Kitugmu house by the military. Holding placards, with words condemning corruption, were heard telling security personnel that we are fighting for their child and brothers who dream of a free, corrupt Uganda.
They also deployed placards demanding action against corruption from parliament and veteran president Museveni, who came to power after a guerrilla war in 1986. Strategically positioned patrolling security forces remain on high alert in Kampala with more protests anticipated after launch time.
Since May this year the protests have grown from online condemnation of alleged corruption at Uganda’s Legislative assembly. The demonstrations aim to draw attention to corruption and demand accountability from public officials.
