The Ugandan parliament has announced its readiness to receive a petition from activists planning an anti-corruption march to the parliament on Tuesday.

In a statement released on Monday, the parliament acknowledged awareness of the activists’ intentions to present a petition. “Although we have not been officially notified as per the usual procedure, we remain committed to being a citizen-centered institution and are open to receiving their petition,” the statement read. “However, due to restrictions on crowd sizes, only four petitioners will be allowed access to the parliament.”

The parliament also clarified that it would not be responsible for the safety of petitioners outside its premises.

This statement follows warnings from the police about blocking the protest, citing concerns over “significant traffic congestion, disruption of trade, and disturbances to public order.”

Security forces, including police and other agencies, began increasing their presence in the city centre on Monday in anticipation of the planned demonstration.

In a live televised address on Saturday, President Yoweri Museveni accused opposition groups of collaborating with foreign entities to incite unrest through riots, illegal demonstrations, and disruptive processions.