Ugandan police arrest political activist Besigye
Uganda police have arrested political activist and former presidential contender Kizza Besigye as he attempted to leave his home in Kasangati, Wakiso District.
The arrest comes amid reports that the popular politician was planning to lead a protest over the high cost of living in the East African country.
“I will not accept to be kept in my house like I am a prisoner in my own country. This must stop,” Beisgye said.
He is currently detained in a police van, which had been parked near his homestead.
However, the police did not give any reason for his arrest.
Since early this month, Besigye renewed his criticism of President Yoweri Museveni’s government for doing nothing to cushion vulnerable Ugandans against the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities.
