“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.
On July 13, 2024, Abdul Wamala, a boda-boda chairperson, and his wife were attacked by machete-wielding thugs in Wetiye village. Both sustained severe injuries and remained in critical condition following the assault.