Angry residents of Muhindura Village in Kanaba Sub County, Kisoro District, on Wednesday blocked the Kisoro–Kabale Road to protest the delayed selection of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs).
The exercise, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday at Kagano Playground, was postponed to Wednesday. However, by midday, officials were yet to arrive, sparking frustration among residents. The protesters mounted roadblocks at Kasheregyeni Trading Centre using tree logs and stones, leaving motorists stranded. Some drivers who attempted to force their way through were reportedly assaulted.
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Several aspirants, including Nyiragafite Medius, Ndambajimana Elijah, and Nyiramahoro Proviah, accused district authorities of negligence, saying they had incurred losses while facilitating transport, meals, and upkeep for their supporters on a daily basis.
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Muhindura Parish LC2 Chairperson, Nsabagasana Efraimu, said he had mobilized residents in anticipation of the polls, but officials failed to turn up. While condemning the violence, he acknowledged that the delays had triggered frustration among locals.
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By 5:00 pm, no electoral officials had arrived. Security personnel, including police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were later deployed to quell the protest.
Tear gas was fired to disperse the crowd, and several youths who allegedly pelted stones at security officers were arrested. One woman reportedly fainted and was rushed to a nearby clinic for treatment.
By press time, police were yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
