“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 Electoral Commission road map, the different candidates will be nominated from October 30-31, 2024, and the elections will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, where successfully nominated candidates will campaign for 12 days.