“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 Ugandan government has signed a €2.7 billion contract with Turkey's Yapı Merkezi for the construction of this railway section, with work expected to commence in November 2024 and conclude within four years.