“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 display of the compiled registers will take place on July 13th and 14th, 2026.
During this period, residents are encouraged to verify their details and identify deceased persons, underage individuals, and non-residents who may have been incorrectly included on the register.
The Uganda People’s Congress Party (UPC) has urged the public to closely monitor and participate in the activity of demarcating electoral areas and re-organizing polling stations by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to avoid confusion during the election days.