Besigye under house arrest after attempt to protest skyrocketing commodity prices

Former presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye was intercepted by security operatives and returned to his home in Kasangati, Wakiso District as he attempted to get out in a new drive dubbed awakening the citizens of Uganda on May 12, 2022.

PHOTO | ABUBAKER LUBOWA 

What you need to know:

  • He first attempted to access the main road from his home using the eastern gate but upon sighting heavily deployed security officers, he decided to use the alternative pathway to his home.