“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.
According to an article by the International Growth Center (IGC), Uganda has a low level of international awareness, where 60% of potential visitors learn about Uganda through word of mouth. There is indeed a pressing need for increased marketing efforts.