On 2 November 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Kampala issued a Security Alert regarding presidential nominations, which reads in part as follows:

“Location: Kyambogo University sports grounds (Cricket Grounds), Kampala, Uganda

“Event: Second day of Presidential Nominations, November 3, 2020. There is an elevated potential for civil disturbances on Tuesday, November 3 in relation to the presidential nominations. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and to avoid travel in Kampala to the extent possible. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to telework and consular appointments are limited to emergency services only on Tuesday, November 3.”