Our Museveni is busy inaugurating piggeries while other East African countries are stealing the show
It’s an uncomfortable truth for Ugandans, but one we can no longer ignore: Uganda has not hosted a single globally significant event in decades.
This isn’t hyperbole—it’s fact.
The question every Ugandan must ask is, Why?
Why is our country absent from the international stage while our neighbors, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt and Rwanda—countries we were once dismissive of—consistently punch above their weight?
Kenya is set to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), an event that will not only showcase the country’s vibrant sports culture but also pump millions into its economy through tourism and infrastructure development.
Meanwhile, Tanzania is hosting 300 presidents and global leaders in a summit focused on energy development—a topic critical to Africa’s future.
And Uganda? Power – hungry Museveni is lost in the inauguration of piggeries
While our neighbors are stepping onto the global stage, Uganda is deliberately stagnated and remains stuck in the shadows.
Apparently, Rwanda has emerged as a magnet for initiatives that define progress and development. It is an open secret that Kigali is now synonymous with hosting the Basketball Africa League, a symbol of African athletic excellence. Recently, Kigali also hosted FIFA’s flagship congress, drawing global sporting leaders to its capital.
Now, Rwanda is aggressively pushing to become the first African country to host a Formula 1 race, an event that would attract billions in investment, tourism, and global attention.
Meanwhile, Museveni is cutting ribbons at small agricultural projects, delivering rambling speeches about the past, and peddling illusions of progress.
Leadership is not about survival; it’s about vision…
Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania’s leaders understood this. They have deliberately transformed their countries into hubs of innovation, cleanliness, and diplomacy.
Kenya is leveraging sports to enhance its international reputation, and Tanzania is positioning itself as a thought leader on energy.
However, Museveni is trapped in a mindset of mediocrity, focusing more on consolidating power and money through treacherous mafia manipulations, than on elevating Uganda’s standing at the world‘s center stage.
Unfortunately, Uganda‘s stagnation comes at a high cost. Hosting international events brings measurable benefits – Rwanda and Kenya are already reaping the rewards: upgraded infrastructure, booming tourism, and increased foreign investment. Uganda’s failure to bring any significant events home denies our own citizens these opportunities.
The real issue is Museveni’s chronic lack of ambition. His administration remains reactive, not proactive. While Kagame attracts global thinkers and investors, Museveni attracts… ”killers“ silence.
The comparison with neighbours like Rwanda is painful but necessary. It’s not that Rwanda or Kenya are inherently more capable than us (Ugandans) —it’s that they prioritized governance, accountability, and results. Meanwhile, Uganda wallows in corruption, nepotism, and archaic leadership.
Ugandans deserve better. We must reject mediocrity and demand visionary leadership. Hosting international events isn’t just about prestige; it’s about proving to the world and ourselves that Uganda is ready to thrive on the global stage.
As it stands, Museveni’s regime is known for scandals, repression, and wasted potential. Is this the legacy we want to leave behind? While Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda claim the future, we remain stuck in the past, watching from the sidelines.
It’s time for a reckoning. It’s time to imagine and rethink of a Uganda that doesn’t just survive but thrives. The question is: will Museveni lead us there? Or will he continue inaugurating piggeries while our neighbors steal the show?