Burora: “Kampala Needs Leaders, Not Protesters”

Appearing on Sanyuka TV, former Rubaga RCC Anderson Burora, now contesting for the Nakawa West parliamentary seat in 2026 under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), delivered a powerful critique of Kampala’s opposition politics, calling for a shift from rhetoric to results.

Burora, known for his candid and unapologetic tone, expressed deep concern over what he described as a persistent leadership vacuum in the capital. According to him, despite the city being under the control of opposition leaders for years, residents continue to struggle with the same unresolved issues, from poor infrastructure to disorganized service delivery.

“Kampala has been under opposition control for years. What do we have to show for it? The same potholes, the same broken systems. People are tired,” Burora stated.

He was particularly critical of the opposition’s reliance on street protests as a political tool, arguing that such tactics have failed to produce tangible outcomes for ordinary Ugandans.

“If you are to solve the issue of taxes, you don’t go to the streets; you go to the place where the issue is handled,” he said.

“That’s Parliament. That’s URA. Not the pavement.”

Burora argued that citizens deserve more than emotional demonstrations and temporary outrage, they deserve leaders who can deliver. He pointed to growing internal rifts within the opposition, citing recent instances where opposition leaders have openly criticized each other’s actions.

“When your team starts calling you out, that’s not politics, that’s a crisis,” he said.

“The mood in the opposition is low. Even their noise isn’t coordinated anymore.”

According to Burora, this internal disarray reveals a larger problem: a lack of serious policy engagement and leadership within opposition ranks.

“They don’t discuss policies. They just complain. That’s not leadership, that’s deflection. You can’t keep fooling people,” he added.

In contrast, Burora painted the NRM as a party of stability and steady progress. He praised President Museveni’s leadership, especially during difficult moments like the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the government managed to maintain financial stability and public services when much of the world was struggling.

“While other countries were falling apart, Uganda stayed stable. Salaries were paid. Services continued. That’s leadership,” he remarked.

He also pointed to the sustained growth of Uganda’s tourism sector as proof that the country is on a firm economic footing.

“You can’t have growth without stability. Tourists are coming because Uganda is safe and secure,” he said.

As he prepares for the 2026 elections, Burora said his campaign will focus on real issues: service delivery, infrastructure, tax policy, and public accountability, not political theatre.

“Uganda doesn’t need more noise. It needs direction,” he concluded.

“Let’s stop playing politics with people’s problems. Kampala deserves better.”