A focus on our differences instead of our shared identity as Ugandans is holding us back from developing as a country.
I will not compare Uganda to countries that have been in the works for over 200 years. But look at the ones that developed very fast (Rwanda, Vietnam, among others). They all have a very deep sense of national pride.
The thing is, they had to endure devastating events that did not leave their people the same. They had no choice but to forget their smaller differences, because they were fighting for survival. Even today they stay united, because what they share is bigger than what divides them.
Then in Uganda we have Muhoozi constantly spewing tribalistic nonsense on this app.
I will say this. So what if you are a Munyankole, an Acholi, a Muganda, a Muslim, a Christian? If you do not love other Ugandans, if you belittle other Ugandans, if you undermine the bigger picture of being Ugandan, I hate you. You are what is wrong with this country.
If we cannot build a national identity, one where we protect each other and uplift each other, we will stay behind. I don't know how we do it yet. But if young Ugandans come together and focus on this now, we will find out.