Ugandan music star and Grammy-nominated artist Eddy Kenzo has publicly praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, calling him “the fountain of honour” and “the wisest man” he has ever met.
Kenzo attributed much of his personal and professional success to the stability brought by Museveni’s leadership.
“Being near President Museveni has been my blessing in life,” Kenzo said. “The time I met him, I have earned a lot. That’s why I am in NRM.”
Kenzo, who currently serves as a presidential advisor on creative arts, revealed that he once asked Museveni why he had ruled Uganda for so long. The president reportedly responded, “My long leadership is your blessing, that’s why you are the senior advisor on creatives.”
Highlighting Museveni’s legacy, Kenzo noted Uganda’s population growth from 13 million to over 30 million and emphasised the security that allowed his family to live without fear. “I am a product of his stability. I was born when he was the leader, and started singing when he was president. My child has grown up without hearing bullets,” he said.
In a veiled criticism of opposition leader Bobi Wine, Kenzo dismissed claims that “Uganda is bleeding,” pointing out that Wine owns land worth Shs600 million in Butambala, all acquired under Museveni’s regime. “Many artists outside Uganda want to be like Bobi Wine, but they can’t because of civil wars in their countries,” Kenzo added.
He also condemned terms like “protest vote,” arguing they encourage unrest. “Protest vote means voters should riot if NUP doesn’t get what they want. That’s why I left NUP. It has its own goals that I didn’t see as important.”
Defending Museveni’s administration against accusations of land grabbing, Kenzo said, “When you hear about land grabbing, does Museveni sign that paper? No, it’s the LC5 chairpersons you voted for.”
Kenzo concluded by urging Ugandans to safeguard the gains achieved under Museveni, citing national accomplishments such as Grammy nominations, golden medals, and the growth of platforms like BTM Television as evidence of the creative sector’s progress under the current government.
