Speaking to journalists at Mbale State Lodge on Saturday night, Museveni said intelligence sources discovered that the activists — Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo — had been in contact with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and were planning to conduct “riot training sessions” during the party’s manifesto launch in Jinja.
According to the President, the two were arrested by security agencies after their activities raised suspicion.
“We got two Kenyans who were working with Kyagulanyi’s group. They were experts in riots and had come to train our people,” Museveni told reporters.
He added that the pair were released following discussions with Kenyan leaders.
“Some Kenyan officials called me and asked whether we should jail them here or send them back home,” he said.
Museveni warned that Uganda would not allow any foreign interference in its internal affairs.
He accused some external groups of funding local youths to participate in violent protests as part of a broader effort to destabilize the country.
“We are monitoring them. These foreigners are worried because Uganda is growing. Our industries are expanding, we have food, and soon we shall produce our own oil,” he said.
The President alleged that such actions were motivated by fear of Uganda’s economic progress.
He cited past attempts by foreign elements to incite violence, referencing the November 2020 protests that erupted after the arrest of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
Museveni also cautioned those misleading the youth that they risk facing serious consequences.
“When they tried to burn down Kampala in 2020, the army intervened. Some of those rioters died because they chose violence. We shall always defeat those schemes,” he warned.
Despite his strong message, Museveni reiterated that peaceful demonstrations are allowed under the law.
“If you are angry, go to Kololo and show your disagreement peacefully. Don’t destroy property. If you burn everything now, what will you govern when you take over?” he asked.
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