Police Ban Movement of Artistes with Gangs

Police Ban Movement of Artistes with Gangs

Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango has announced new regulations for artistes in Uganda, aimed at enhancing security and ensuring order during their movements or performances. Addressing the media on Monday at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Onyango revealed that the joint security team resolved that artists will now be limited to moving with a maximum of five people, including essential personnel such as the DJ, manage…

No musician will be allowed to move with more than five people – Police

Police in Kampala have banned Ugandan artistes from moving with more than five people to and from venues they are booked to perform following last week's violent exchanges between two gangs led by musicians Pius Mayanja, alias Pallaso and Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin. "Kampala Metropolitan Police and joint security team do not

Uganda Police Enforces Strict Laws on Musicians' Entourages

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda Police Force has announced new regulations limiting the number of individuals allowed in a musician’s entourage to prevent security risks and promote public safety. Patrick Onyango According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango, artists are now restricted to moving with no more than five people. This group should include a DJ, manager, secretary, treasurer, and one security personnel. “Any ar…

No more gangs for musicians, police warn

Alien Skin (inset top) fans wave Fangone Forest flags during the Enkuuka festival at the Lubiri Palace in Mengo on December 31,2024. Having a gang has become a status symbol for many musicians. (Lower inset shows musician Pallaso). PHOTO | MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI Police in Kampala have banned Ugandan artistes from moving with more than five

'Only 5 people can escort a musician' - Police orders

Ugandan Police have banned Ugandan musicians from moving about with large numbers of bodyguards and teams. Going forward, the police announced on Monday, that singers and other entertainers will not be allowed to be in the company of more than 5 people in public. The ban was announced by the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman Patrick Onyango at a press conference. New Year's violence It follows last week’s violence perpetrated by gangs of two…