Some worry a protest movement similar to the one that followed the last election, in 2011, could end in a massacre if the security forces use lethal force. At least nine people were killed in April 2011 during street clashes between Museveni’s forces and supporters of Besigye, according to Human Rights Watch, which says the perpetrators of that violence have never been charged. This time, it appears Besigye will not be allowed much time on the streets.
Pengine msomaji unaweza kubaini mabadiliko kidogo katika mtizamo wangu kuhusu uwezekano wa CCM kung’oka madarakani 2015. Ninaomba kukiri kwamba chokochoko zisizo na msingi zinazoendelea ndani ya chama kikuu cha upinzani (na tegemeo la wengi kuiondoa CCM madarakani, CHADEMA, zinanifanya nikubaliane na ukweli mchungu kuwa fursa za chama tawala kushinda tena katika uchaguzi mkuu ujao zinazidi kuongezeka.