Increasing Discontent in East Africa: Youth Protests in Uganda Follow Kenyan Unrest

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Uganda, young people are rallying against deep-rooted corruption that has plagued their nation, a crisis mirrored across their border.Just
weeks ago in Kenya, outraged youths clashed with police, leaving over 50 dead
to defy their own government.They plan a major protest without a permit, a bold move in a country ruled by President Yoweri Museveni since
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them.Corruption is central to their complaints
They urge lawmakers to tackle the patronage that enriches a few.Kampala is on high alert, with heavy police and military presence securing
key locations and government buildings
against local corruption; they are part of a larger, regional call for change that resonates across borders.Their fight highlights a
critical junction in East African politics, where a new generation demands a voice in shaping their future.As they march, the world watches,
recognizing that what happens in Uganda could have far-reaching implications for the entire region.