Police block meeting discussing pending evictions in Kira

Teargas was fired as military and police personnel dispersed a meeting organised by political leaders in Kasokoso, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District on Wednesday.

The meeting, convened by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, MPs and other local leaders, aimed to address concerns of residents amidst the ongoing crackdown by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on dwellers in areas designated as wetlands.

Security forces cordoned off the venue and arrested Mr Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality MP, taking him to his home, sparking running battles and eventual…