Uganda blocks Kizza Besigye’s return to Kampala streets

The home of Uganda’s opposition strongman Dr Kizza Besigye has been under siege since Thursday morning as police sought to foil his attempt to stage a protest over the soaring cost of living and an alleged political succession plan.

Last week, the four-time presidential challenger of Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, declared that he would take to the streets to protest the government’s inaction on high commodity prices.