79 nabbed at Uganda presidential nominations, chaos in Kajjansi

Police detained 79 individuals during Uganda's presidential nomination proceedings on September 23 and 24, 2025, at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Lubowa, Kajjansi Town Council. Authorities arrested 44 suspects at President Museveni's Kololo gathering for theft-related offenses on the first day of the event. Security forces detained 35 people the following day for violating guidelines, with Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana among those later released on bond. Officials impounded two vehicles and 40 motorcycles while arresting National Unity Platform supporters for dangerous driving and assault before confirming eight candidates for the 2026 presidential race.