Uganda’s Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Mityana.Courtesy Photo.
Uganda’s Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Mityana.Courtesy Photo.
KAMPALA — The Kampala Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following a disturbance along the Mityana highway on Monday morning.
Uganda’s Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Mityana.Courtesy Photo.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred at Bujjuko Trading Centre, where a group of NUP supporters allegedly blocked the road, disrupted traffic, and caused unrest as they awaited the arrival of their party leader and presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
“Today, October 6, 2025, presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert had planned to travel to Mityana District for his presidential rally. Although he was expected to use the Mityana Highway, he opted to take Hoima Road,” Onyango said in a statement.
He explained that joint security teams had been deployed to facilitate Kyagulanyi’s movement and maintain order along the designated routes. However, the situation at Bujjuko escalated when some supporters began drumming, whistling, and blocking traffic despite repeated warnings from security personnel.
A joint security deployment had been arranged to facilitate his movement.
“At Bujjuko Trading Centre along the Mityana highway, a group of NUP supporters gathered, drumming, whistling, and blocking the road, disrupting traffic and inciting unrest,” Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango said in a statement.
“Despite repeated warnings from security personnel, the group persisted, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects. The detainees are currently held at Wakiso Police Division.”
Onyango urged all presidential candidates to comply with traffic regulations, follow approved route plans, and respect the rights of other road users.
“The group ignored several warnings from our officers. As a result, 29 suspects were arrested and are currently detained at Wakiso Police Division as investigations continue,” Onyango stated.
Police have since urged all presidential candidates and their supporters to adhere to approved route plans and traffic guidelines to ensure public safety during the ongoing campaign period.
“We appeal to all candidates to comply with traffic regulations, follow approved movement plans, and respect the rights of other road users,” Onyango added.
The security agencies reiterated their commitment to facilitating peaceful campaigns while enforcing the law against acts that disrupt public order.