Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, on Sunday presided over the launch of the Yoweri Music Album at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
The event was organized by the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) under the leadership of Edrisa Musuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo.
President Museveni thanked Eddy Kenzo and Minister of State for Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro for organizing the creative industry, noting that while the government may not do everything, it can contribute to its growth. He expressed delight at the diversity of the album, which features songs in different indigenous languages representing all regions of Uganda.
He further assured the musicians that the government would enhance its support to the creative industry after the elections. “We shall support you, even if you want 20 or 30 billion, as long as it is a one-time investment,” he noted.
In his remarks, Eddy Kenzo expressed gratitude to the President for honoring their invitation, saying the album was prepared as a gesture of appreciation. He acknowledged that the creative industry cannot thrive without peace, which he credited President Museveni for ensuring.
