“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.
The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.
The funds raised will be channeled into four primary areas including, public education campaign at UGX 266m, coalition building and diaspora coordination at UGX 550m, high-level advocacy at UGX 78m, and strategic litigation and victim support at UGX 1.22 billion which includes immediate legal assistance at UGX 400m. Donations can be made to the ULS account at Standard Chartered or through mobile money services like MTN and Airtel.
“We need as many female journalists as possible. Sometimes there are places a male may not be able to access but it will be easy for a female journalist,” Nalumansi added.