national 8 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Police Heighten Security in Busoga, Warn Against Protests Ahead of Museveni Inauguration
In anticipation of President Yoweri Museveni's upcoming swearing-in ceremony, police in Uganda's Busoga sub-region have ramped up security measures and issued a stern warning against any form of public protest or unrest. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-warn-against-protests-in-busoga-ahead-of-museveni-s-swearing-in-5451528
Security forces in the Busoga sub-region of eastern Uganda have intensified their presence and vigilance, signaling a strong stance against any disruptions planned around President Yoweri Museveni’s upcoming inauguration. The ceremony is scheduled for May 12.
Authorities have confirmed that both visible and covert security operations are now active across key towns in the eastern part of the country. The goal is to preempt any potential disturbances during the inauguration period, ensuring a peaceful transition.
ASP Michael Kasadha, the Regional Police Spokesperson for Busoga East, stated that surveillance has been significantly boosted. Security agencies are closely monitoring individuals believed to be planning disturbances. “We have extensively deployed both overtly and covertly to curtail any security threats,” Kasadha informed journalists on Friday, emphasizing that the strategy aims to guarantee safety and prevent public disorder.
The public has been strongly advised against participating in any protests, riots, or alternative activities designed to disrupt the official ceremony. “The public should desist from being part of any planned protests, riots, or parallel arrangements that are intended to cause unnecessary unrest,” he urged.
Specific concerns include activities like road blockages, tire burning, and the potential use of petrol bombs. Police have identified and are maintaining surveillance over known potential “hotspots” within the region.
Joint security teams are also actively monitoring social media for misinformation and intimidation campaigns related to the swearing-in. Individuals found spreading false information intended to incite panic or disorder will face legal consequences.
Authorities are appealing to the public to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel to ensure a peaceful inauguration period. President Museveni is set to be sworn in for his seventh elective term following his victory in the January 15, 2026 presidential elections, which will extend his leadership beyond four decades. The election results showed Museveni securing 71.65 percent of the votes, with opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi receiving 24.72 percent, in an election that drew international criticism for being conducted under an internet blackout.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)