President Museveni wants Bugisu song to become the East African Anthem
Author: tanzaniatimes.netPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: Uganda
Politics

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed that the Bugisu folk song be considered as a potential official anthem for the East African Federation, praising its cultural significance. He also commissioned the Mbale Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (Mbale Zoo) to promote wildlife conservation and tourism in the Elgon Sub-region. Museveni urged Ugandans to tap into the global tourism market, highlighted the importance of tourism for economic growth, and introduced a conservation strategy emphasizing the protection of forests and wetlands to prevent environmental degradation.
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