Uganda is set to open a new Chinese-built expressway connecting Kampala to Entebbe International Airport, which has been funded partly by a loan, contributing to the country's $11 billion debt. Critics argue that President Yoweri Museveni is misusing debt relief and risking future oil revenues. The road's cost has been questioned, with comparisons to a similar project in Ethiopia suggesting overpricing. The Uganda National Roads Authority justifies the cost due to unique challenges. Uganda's economic growth has slowed, and debt levels are rising, with concerns over debt sustainability. Public services are underfunded, while the government continues to invest in large infrastructure projects with Chinese loans, some of which have faced quality issues.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's waning political support is highlighted by the lack of enthusiasm at an Independence Day event in his home region. Museveni, who has been in power for over three decades, is now relying on the Special Forces Command, a military unit loyal to him, to suppress dissent amid deteriorating public services, corruption, and poverty. A controversial legislative plan to remove the presidential age limit could extend Museveni's rule, despite widespread opposition. Foreign investors like Total, CNOOC, and Tullow are involved in Uganda's oil industry, which is planning a significant pipeline project. The article also discusses the potential for future violence due to ethnic tensions and the privileging of the Hima ethnic group within the SFC and government positions.