“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 the ministry officials, by the end of the manifesto period, the MODVA will have delivered on 95% overall of its commitments, stating that the unmet commitments will be handled as follows: referral hospitals will be completed within this FY, unpaid pension backlog cases will have been paid by the end of the manifesto period, and housing accommodations for soldiers will have been partially addressed.
President Museveni’s congratulatory message comes after Uganda’s win against Congo, a game that was played at Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville and ended 1-0 in favor of the Cranes.
As Uganda is set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) games come 2025, Tayebwa emphasized the importance of continued development in sports infrastructure.
Uganda is set to host the International Basket Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Nations League at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds in Kampala from August 4th to 11th, 2024.