“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 defence in the Christopher Onyum Okello murder trial has closed its case after failing to produce key witnesses, pushing proceedings into the final stage. The high-profile case, linked to the killing of four toddlers in Ggaba, now heads to closing arguments as the court prepares for a final ruling.