“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 prosecution, the group comprised 54 adults and 13 children, all of whom were unable to produce valid identification or immigration documents. State Prosecutor Abraham Akandehako told the court that their undocumented stay in Uganda contravened the country's immigration laws and posed potential security concerns.
Key directives included the continuation of Trade Order enforcement in Kampala without interruption, a requirement for the KCCA Executive Director to safeguard the gains already made, and instructions for enforcement teams to remain firm, consistent, and professional in their work.
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has already fronted Rose Kabagyeni as the flag bearer, Sultana Salim Tana is the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate, and Juliet Musanase has been fronted by the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party.
On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.
The event, organized by the International Republican Institute and USAID, brought together different stakeholders, including the National Consultative Forum, Electoral Commission, EC, 26 registered political parties, Ugandan Human Rights Commission, security agencies, civil society organizations, and religious and cultural institutions.