By Mulengera Reporters
Kampala is in the grip of a full-blown crisis after violent protests erupted across the city.
The protests are in response to a controversial new tax on goods sold by weight, and now, the situation has taken a dramatic turn.
The acting chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Issa Sekito, has been arrested by police in connection with the unrest.
He is being held for questioning as police investigate claims that he incited violence and encouraged the assault of police officers during the wild protests.
His arrest has sent shockwaves through the city, where businesses and trade have been brought to a standstill.
The protests began on Wednesday when traders, furious over the new tax, took to the streets.
Tensions skyrocketed when some traders tried to reopen their shops after days of protesting, sparking violent clashes.
Angry protestors accused these traders of betraying their cause and collaborating with the government.
What started as a small protest quickly turned into a full-scale riot.
On Tuesday, the situation became so heated that police and military forces were called in to control the chaos.
The streets of Kampala were filled with gunfire and tear gas as security forces fought to restore order.
Protesters scattered in all directions, and the city center became a battleground.
In total, 13 suspects were arrested in connection with the violence.
Police are still investigating, and more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
The police have warned the public to stay calm, but with tensions still running high, no one knows what will happen next.
Authorities are boosting security across Kampala, with police and soldiers on every corner, ready to stop any more violence.
The city may have calmed down for now, but everyone is wondering: Is this just the beginning of something much bigger?
As Sekito faces the heat of the investigation, it’s clear that Kampala is on edge.
The future of the city hangs in the balance, and the fight over this new tax is far from over.
The battle for Kampala has just begun, and the city is bracing for whatever comes next. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
