The Kampala central business district is calm, hours after traders staged demonstrations in different parts.

The protests were brought about following several days without power.

Several traders accused power distributor, UMEME of switching off power for days without any explanation on the matter.

The traders began their strike at Nasser Road; thereafter it spread to busy streets of Kikuubo, Luwum and William streets, among others.

Anti riot police was heavily deployed in the areas where the demonstrations were held, as traders held placards, protesting over the 24 hour load shedding schedule.

Ultimate Media