"We have the right to say no to fear. We must come out and condemn policies and actions that are wrong. It is our right to oppose what seems not right to us," Ssenyonyi said.

"Our people respect conservation, but they also need to eat and earn. If we can protect the most critical breeding zones while opening up part of the 200 square kilometres for regulated community fishing, we protect both the fish and the people," Maseruka said.

Buganda and Tooro's centuries-old brotherhood and fraternity shall flourish for the good of their peoples and all Ugandans.

Bayiga proposed that the supplementary budget should be financed by cutting expenditure for State House, Defence, and the Office of the President, to prioritize food security and support to affected farmers.

However, according to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ugandan government has earmarked tourism as a top priority for investment. For the 2026/2027 financial year, the government allocated UGX 571.5 billion directly to tourism development and marketing. 

Organizers noted that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place and all necessary permissions from relevant authorities have been obtained, with close collaboration with security agencies to ensure a safe environment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.

Omuhikirwa Rwomiire explained that history should remember the current generation not for the noise made, but for the wisdom shown when Tooro needed it most. He called on all subjects to rally behind the new King and unite around the Kujumura Engoma or coronation (Empango) celebrations slated for September 29th, 2026, urging that all energy and goodwill be directed towards making the event a success.

"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.

"The 1995 Constitution of Uganda is clear. Article 29 guarantees every Ugandan the freedom of assembly, demonstration and peaceful protest. It does not say this right is reserved for the NRM or its new appendage, the PLU. It says every citizen," Lubega said.

The celebrations, locally known as ‘Amatikira ga Isebantu Kyabazinga’ were originally scheduled for September 13th, 2026, but were postponed to allow Ugandans to attend the burial of Tooro King Kabumba Ikingura Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The Office of the Katuukiro announced the change on September 2nd, saying the decision was made to honour the fallen monarch.

The NDC ruling lists 14 offences under the UPC disciplinary code, including participating in factional activity that affects the unity of the party, acting against the decision of the constitutional structure, infiltrating the party, or acting on behalf of or in collaboration with other organizations, parties, or groups hostile to UPC's objectives, and setting up and participating in parallel structures, arrangements, and groups parallel to duly established structures.

The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.