By DAILY MONITOR More by this AuthorUganda police have arrested political activist and former presidential contender Kizza Besigye as he attempted to leave his home in Kasangati, Wakiso District. He is currently detained in a police van, which had been parked near his homestead. Read: Uganda blocks Besigye’s return to the streets"I will not accept to be kept in my house like I am a prisoner in my own country. Since early this month, Dr Besigye renewed his criticism of President Yoweri Museveni’s government for doing nothing to cushion vulnerable Ugandans against the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities. AdvertisementDr Kizza Besigye in a police van moments after his arrest on May 23, 2022.

Source: Daily Nation May 23, 2022 19:11 UTC