Kampala, Uganda – Security deployments in the city centre are being strengthened to quell the expected anxiety related to the Anti-UPDF Amendment Bill 2025. A joint security team that includes officers from the Ugandan Republican Defense Force (UPDF), Traffic Police and Ugandan Police. In the city centre.
URN reporters observed military patrol vehicles and soldiers stationed at mini prices, old and new taxi parks, Nakibbo and other downtown police positions. Makumbi Johnson, a city trader who runs the e-shop at Nabukeera Plaza, said the deep development began early at 6am.
“I opened at 7am, and at first it was scary because of the military presence throughout the arcade. I thought there might be some planned demonstrations by traders, but later I learned that the development was related to what was happening in Congress,” Mukibi said.
Previously, the obstacles were near the University of Victoria, Capitol, Nile Avenue and other roads leading to Congress, where legislators were heading towards the House. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman Patrick Onyango confirmed the deployment, citing the intelligence reporting agency that some individuals are planning to march into Congress.
“Yes, we have received information about people planning to march into Congress in protest to block the ongoing special seating. He added that the deployment is intended to thwart potential confusion in Congress’ lawsuits.
There has been strong criticism from opposition leaders, human rights activists and legal experts who argued that the bill was in a hurry. If passed and agreed by the President, the proposed law would reintroduce civilian trials in military courts.
The UPDF Amendment Bill 2025 is attempting to address issues relating to the veterans issue, establish two additional services in the Special Forces Command and the Preparation Bureau, and formalize the new administrative structure, including the Joint Military Command, Service Command and Staff Committee.
