Katumba arrested for holding protest
Police in Kampala have nabbed Former presidential candidate Katumba John for holding an illegal demonstration in downtown Kampala.
Katumba ‘Oyeee’ was picked up at Ben Kiwanuka William street junction while shouting and inciting the public to join in his fight against inflation and skyrocketing prices of various commodities. Using a Megaphone speaker, Katumba paraded himself on the street accusing the government of failing to solve the economic crisis, most especially as school resumes.
He stated that both parents and learners are stuck because of rising costs of scholastic materials and other budgetary expenses.
Katumba implored the public to know their rights and demand for what is good for them so that their lives can improve.
Just minutes after he started his escapade, police officers arrived at the scene and grabbed him like a chicken thief before whisking him off to the Central Police Station on charges of being a public nuisance.
In January 2022, Katumba wrote to the Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola, seeking permission to lead a protest over increased commodity prices.
Katumba arrested for holding protest
In a letter dated January 15, 2022, Katumba noted that it is the constitutional right of Ugandans to hold peaceful assemblies over national concerns. The letter that was received by the IGP was also copied to various ministries of Defense, internal affairs , Health and Energy.
