Anti-graft protests in Uganda

In Kampala, Uganda, at least 60 individuals were arrested during anti-corruption protests that violated a government ban, with charges including being a 'common nuisance.' The protests, inspired by similar movements in Kenya, were met with heavy police and military presence, who set up roadblocks and sealed off key areas. Among those detained were a prominent TV presenter and young protest leaders, with many being hastily brought to court and remanded without bail. Human rights organizations criticized the government's actions, highlighting a broader pattern of repression against dissent under President Yoweri Museveni's nearly four-decade rule. Museveni warned protesters they were 'playing with fire,' while opposition figures condemned the government's failure to address widespread corruption. The authorities also targeted the opposition National Unity Platform, arresting several of its members prior to the protests.