President Museveni Warns Against Anti-Corruption March in Uganda

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern caution to organizers planning an anti-corruption march, urging them to abandon their plans or face serious consequences.

Activists intend to march to parliament to voice discontent with government corruption.

During a televised address, Museveni accused opposition elements of colluding with foreigners to provoke unrest through unlawful processions. He warned of intervention if their actions persist.

Leading Uganda since 1986, Museveni criticized efforts undermining the achievements of “wealth creators” and emphasized the disruption potential of protests in bustling areas like Kampala.

He proposed an alternative location and quieter day for protests, urging organizers to reconsider their approach.

Earlier, Ugandan police had declared the protest in Kampala unauthorized, citing intelligence of potential chaos.

Protest leaders assert their constitutional right to demonstrate peacefully, regardless of police directives.

Inspired by events in neighboring Kenya, young Ugandans demand an end to government corruption, highlighting parliament as their focal point for action.