Solomon Kampala, the son of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has sparked discussion online after publishing a lengthy statement urging Ugandans to take collective responsibility for their political future.
In the statement, Kampala argued that sustainable liberation cannot be achieved through isolated efforts or external intervention.
He said Ugandans must “come up as one” and actively participate in shaping their country if they are to avoid cycles of instability and trauma.
Kampala drew comparisons with developed countries, including the United States, European nations, and Singapore, noting that their progress followed periods of struggle and collective sacrifice.
He argued that Uganda’s delayed transformation has consequences, warning that the longer change takes, the further the country falls behind as others continue to develop.
He also addressed migration, suggesting that continued political and economic stagnation will push more skilled Ugandans to seek opportunities abroad, where they contribute to the growth of other nations instead of their own.
“No one can give us democracy,” he said, adding that freedoms granted by those in power can easily be withdrawn if citizens are not actively involved in protecting them.
He used vivid imagery to describe Ugandans as “broiling like chickens waiting to be eaten,” urging them instead to “fly and be free like the eagle.”
Kampala’s comments come amid ongoing debates about political reform, youth engagement, and the future of governance in Uganda.