“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.
"Concerns have been raised about power dynamics within the PDCs, with some members exerting undue influence and pressuring beneficiaries for personal gain."
The data capture exercise is important in tracking and measuring the PDM's impact to ensure its success. The PDM designers are targeting the poorest 39% of the population at the village level rather than by district.