A statement by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claiming that his electorates are lazy has sparked a heated debate online.
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The Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was in South Africa for a bilateral business forum.
In his speech in Pretoria, Museveni covered several issues, including the period 55 years ago during which he joined South Africa’s ANC underground movement in Tanzania.
But while he was urging businesspeople to come to his country to trade, the veteran leader said: “Ugandans are lazy, even a fool can survive in Uganda.”
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According to Museveni, the friendly environment in Uganda makes it unnecessary for one to work harder.
“we at the equator … we have two rainy seasons – that is why these Ugandans are lazy…
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He added: “because life is very easy for them. You don’t have to work very hard. Even a fool can survive in Uganda.”