“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.
“As you leave the gates of Uganda Christian University today, keep discipline and represent your alma mater well. The choices you make, the conduct you exhibit, and the character you carry will either adorn or tarnish the name of this great institution,” Kaziimba said.
Uganda has intensified efforts to contain Ebola, with President Museveni assuring the World Health Organization (WHO) that the country remains vigilant and prepared to stop the outbreak.
"While the rest were busy saying Yee Sebbo, the martyrs refused to take the commands of King Mwanga and continued going to church on Sundays. We should all be like the martyrs, beholding our faith in God."
In every large crowd, there are always wrong elements, so the police urge all pilgrims to be alert and vigilant, and freely talk to all police officers to avoid those unwanted individuals.