Museveni Meets German Ambassador Amid PLU Protests at Embassy

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday met with the German Ambassador to Uganda, Matthias Schauer, for high-level discussions at State Lodge Nakasero, even as protests against the envoy unfolded outside the German Embassy in Kampala, led by supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).

According to a statement released after the meeting, President Museveni and Ambassador Schauer held strategic discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in critical areas such as trade, investment, technology, and sports development.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the longstanding partnership between Uganda and Germany.

President Museveni emphasized the importance of “partnerships rooted in mutual respect” and shared development goals, noting Uganda’s dedication to sustainable progress.

Ambassador Schauer, on his part, expressed gratitude for the meeting and voiced optimism about the continued growth of Uganda–Germany relations.

The diplomatic engagement comes amid escalating tensions, with PLU — a political movement led by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba — accusing Ambassador Schauer of interfering in Uganda’s internal affairs and allegedly engaging in subversive activities.

These accusations were earlier echoed by Uganda’s security agencies, though the German Embassy has not publicly responded to the claims.

As the meeting took place at State Lodge, PLU supporters staged a demonstration at the German Embassy in Kampala. The protest, led by PLU Director of Mobilization Hon. Micheal Mawanda, was the culmination of weeks of mobilization by the group, which has vowed to confront what it views as foreign interference in Uganda’s sovereignty.

The demonstration had been previously postponed following the death of a senior PLU member, Cedric Babu, but was rescheduled for Friday, drawing hundreds of supporters.

Muhoozi recently issued a warning after a visit by European Union lawmakers to opposition leader Bobi Wine’s offices, posting:

With Uganda heading into a heated election season in 2026, the diplomatic tensions underscore the growing friction between the government, opposition groups, and Western diplomatic missions operating in the country.

Despite the protests, both Uganda and Germany have signaled a desire to maintain dialogue and cooperation.