Ugandan Police Detain Protesters Amid Anti-Corruption Demonstrations

Anti-corruption protests in Kampala continued for the second day, leading to multiple detentions by Ugandan police. The youth-led demonstrations were inspired by similar movements in Kenya. Protesters demand the resignation of parliament speaker Anita Among, who has denied corruption allegations. President Museveni accused demonstrators of being foreign-funded.

Ugandan police detained several individuals in Kampala on Thursday during the second day of ongoing anti-corruption protests. The demonstrations demand the resignation of parliament speaker Anita Among, who has denied allegations of graft. Footage showed police in riot gear apprehending young protesters.

On Tuesday, police halted a planned march to parliament, arresting at least 73 young demonstrators. By Thursday, more people had taken to the streets, chanting slogans against corruption.

President Yoweri Museveni accused the protesters of receiving foreign funding. He warned them against 'playing with fire', asserting that the anti-corruption fight is his responsibility.