Eddy Kenzo Explains Kawempe NRM Rally Debacle

Singer Eddy Kenzo has justified his refusal to leave the stage at NRM rally in Kawempe Mbogo, he says he wanted to tell President Museveni the real issues affecting the people of Kawempe Division.

He said he refused to leave the stage when he was ordered to by the president’s security because he had some issues he wanted the President to hear and this was the right opportunity for him to speak about them

“I wanted to speak directly to the President before he left the area because most of the pledges he promises to do for the people delay to be done,” he said in a television interview about the incident.

He also said that he wanted to perform at least one song for President before he left the rally though he was denied an opportunity by the National Resistance Movement people who were managing the event line up.

His refusal to leave the stage forced a Special Forces soldier to block him from performing for the President.

The incident has sparked mixed reactions, with some criticizing Kenzo’s behavior as unprofessional and disrespectful, while others have defended his actions as a stand for artistic freedom.

The audience was packed with notable figures, including the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, NRM Vice Chairman for Buganda Region Hajj Moses Kigongo, and the NRM top Executives.

The Kawempe final rally was a crucial event for the ruling party, with President Museveni and other top officials in attendance.

As the Senior Presidential Adviser on Creatives, Kenzo’s performance was highly anticipated. However, his refusal to leave the stage to allow the national anthem to be played, to make way for President Museveni’s departure, sparked controversy.

The incident overshadowed the event’s purpose, highlighting the tensions between artistic expression and official protocol.