The Police has received information that a group linked to former Prime Minister, Hon. Amama Mbabazi, intends to stage demonstrations in Kampala, Municipalities, and other major towns in Uganda, tomorrow, Monday, 15th June, 2015.
As we verify this information, this is to alert the general public that the Police has not been notified of such demonstrations as is required by the Public Order Management Act, and should, therefore, not be deceived into participating into them. The demonstrations, if indeed, they are planned, are illegal.
Therefore, whoever is involved in organizing the demonstrations, or intends to participate in them will be in violation of the law, and will face criminal sanctions in accordance with the law.
To avoid confusion, however, we must reiterate that the Police is not against anybody expressing their views/opinions/grievances publicly. But this must be done peacefully and unarmed, and the requirements under, particularly, the Public Order Management Act, (especially the 3 days’ notice) must be adhered to. In this case, Police has no notification of such meetings, and will take all measures to protect public order and public peace.
Commissioner of Police Fred Enanga
Press and Public Relations Officer
Uganda Police
14.06.2015






















