“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 public is advised that the registration and issuance of digital number plates have not been suspended. The programme remains in effect, and all registration services continue to operate in accordance with established procedures,” Kataike said.
The said returnees are travelling aboard a special Uganda Airlines charter flight fully funded by the Government of Uganda, in what officials described as the first phase of a broader evacuation exercise.
According to Amoru, the deteriorating security situation has been driven by coordinated protests that have pressed on for the past three months. The demonstrations, led by vigilante groups, have increasingly targeted African migrants accused of competing with South African citizens for limited employment opportunities.
The auction results provide an important snapshot of investor sentiment, government borrowing costs and liquidity conditions within Uganda's domestic financial market. They also offer insight into demand for government debt across different maturity periods, with investors balancing risk, return expectations and prevailing economic conditions.
A total of 79 ministers took the oath of office before President Museveni at State House Entebbe as Uganda’s new Cabinet officially assumed office. Four appointees missed the ceremony due to citizenship concerns, while Janet Museveni was absent.
The commencement of the 12th Parliament marks the beginning of a new legislative cycle expected to shape Uganda’s political, economic, and governance direction amid growing public focus on service delivery, youth employment, accountability, and national development priorities.