The President said he later learnt from Queen Mother Best Kemigisa that Oyo had left behind a young boy who would eventually be presented to the public.
The attackers then pursued more than 50 residents who had sought refuge in a Protestant church. After forcing them out, they executed 22 people in the church courtyard and 12 others behind the church.
Uganda’s aging population presents both a challenge and an opportunity to re-imagine how society values and supports its elders. Aging Ugandans must be viewed not as a burden but as an integral part of the nation’s fabric, deserving of respect, care, and the opportunity to thrive.