“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 decision to participate in the African Series was not taken lightly, especially as declining the invitation would be a missed opportunity to lay the foundation for a robust U20 women's program in Uganda, a testament to the growth of the women's game.