“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.
“This will be viewed as anything ever, over America’s 250th birthday. What an amazing time it is to be able to show off American exceptionalism and invite the world to come celebrate our 250th birthday with us,” Giuliani said.