Kyazanga Town Council, Lwengo District – Yesterday’s youth council elections in Kyazanga descended into chaos as security forces fired live bullets and tear gas to disperse frustrated young voters who accused authorities of blocking their preferred candidates.

Mubende, Uganda – Tensions in Kasambya Constituency escalated into violent clashes yesterday between supporters of two rival NRM parliamentary aspirants, Henry Muhumuza and incumbent MP David Kabanda, leaving multiple people injured and property destroyed.

The Uganda Police Force is actively addressing incidents of electoral violence reported during the ongoing political campaigns. This statement provides details on recent clashes in Mubende District and the measures taken to restore order. 

Police in Lwengo District fired live bullets and tear gas at angry youth who came to vote, only to discover that their fellow youth of the National Resistance Movement were not on the voters' list

The police, led by Pamela Kawuma, the officer in charge of Kyazanga police station, attempted to force the youth to vote, but unfortunately, they refused.