Otafiire’s recent appeal to the youth was a gimmick that was intended to expose some youths, mostly those in opposition, to being hooked ahead of the general elections in 2026.
The protest was part of a larger movement against corruption in Uganda, which has seen significant public outcry due to high-profile corruption scandals involving government officials.
One of the reasons the previous governments were overthrown was corruption, and there is no doubt that corruption will put down the NRM government if nothing is done to fight it.