“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.
In July 2024, residents in Koojo village took matters into their own hands by torching two vehicles suspected to be involved in cattle theft. This incident occurred when locals noticed unfamiliar vehicles near their house during the night.