Uganda: Blocking Political Rallies Not Legally Justifiable

19 December 2018
opinion

Last month, Uganda Police blocked Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) rallies in western Uganda. The FDC had planned to hold rallies in Mbarara, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Isingiro and Ntungamo districts but were all blocked by the police.

The acts of blocking FDC rallies and Hon Robert Kyagulanyi's music shows dubbed "Kyarenga extra" are unconstitutional and illegal. Uganda is under a multiparty dispensation as provided for under the constitution. The act of stifling political competition is contrary to articles 69, 71, 72 and 75 of the 1995 constitution.

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