The most affected areas include Mengo, Rubaga, Kansanga, Mpererwe, Kasangati, Gayaza. Where costs ranged between 3000 to 4000 shillings but because of the riots the taxis are transporting passengers at a cost between 5000 to 7000 shillings. Other places are from Kampala to Kireka, Bweyogerere and Mukono, Nsangi, Busega, Bwaise, Kawempe where the fare has increased by 1000 shillings or more from the usual prices.
Biriggwa noted that Amuriat has now been released and is now ready to continue with his campaign. He stressed that they must continue fighting to liberate the country.
Speaking to URN this morning, NUP Spokesperson, Joel Ssenyonyi said EC that is mandated to superintendent overall electoral activities in the country has ceded its role to security forces.
The National Coordinator CCEDU Charity Ahimbisibwe says that the best way forward is to suspend campaigns. Ahimbisibwe notes this is the proper course of action if violation of COVID-19 guidelines is punished with death by the security forces.
According to the EC one would require between 40 to 52 million shillings to travel and stay in South Africa, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom for 14 to 30 days to monitor the process.
Mao says the NRM presidential candidate incumbent president Yoweri Museveni is only pretending to be adhering to the COVID rules. Mao argues that Museveni is permitting hooligans of NRM supporters who are mobilized by the likes of Bebe Cool to violate the rules.
