Prayers for Uganda

We would also very much appreciate your prayers for the developing situation in Kampala at present. In a nutshell, Museveni won the elections back in February. The situation was very calm. Now however, the opposition leader (Dr Besigye) has been demonstrating as peaceful (at least on the surface) 'walk to work' demonstrations against the high prices of fuel and food.
However, as BBC reports, Dr Besigye, a former ally of Mr Museveni, sought medical treatment in Nairobi after being injured (in the eyes and upper body) when he was arrested over anti-government protests. The police have been accused of using excessive force to break up opposition protests in recent weeks, leading to at least nine deaths, according to Human Rights Watch.


After this, there were the worst riots that we have seen since we've lived here. He has been to Kenya for treatment to his eyes, and is now back in the country, after enormous cheering supporters followed his car from Entebbe airport to central Kampala this past Thursday. He spent 10 hours to travel 30km!! The hoards of people were able to support Besigye more of less without disturbance, but there were several shootings and a few people killed on that day. Thankfully it was a public holiday (Presidential swearing in ceremony the same day) and so we were not trying to travel on the Entebbe Road (this is where we need to go to school, and also where Kajjansi airstrip is located).
At the moment, we are managing to get to school (where I am a teacher and girls are students) as it is fairly calm in the morning. However, trouble, if there is any kicks off at about 10am, and then makes it dangerous to travel on the road home. We have to wait until we hear from the US Embassy and British High Commission to hear if it safe to travel on the Entebbe Road. We have now resorted to carrying 3 sleeping bags and a bag of a change of clothes in the car in case we have to stay at school overnight. We'd really appreciate your prayers for wisdom in driving, and for peace, justice and calm for all the authorities in Uganda.

Photos are from BBC Online or by Echwalo from monitor.co.ug