For God and My Country, we say?

What the report says

The Observer published a reflective opinion piece that links Uganda’s economic strain with what the author describes as a broader decline in morals and public behavior. The column begins with an encounter at church with a Muslim businessman who said he had shut down one of his larger downtown shops and was now working from home because of the bad economy. That conversation prompts the writer to discuss worries about hardship, social values and the country’s direction.

The article focuses heavily on Kampala, especially Busega, a suburb the writer cites as an example of openly tolerated behavior that he believes is harmful. He also refers to disturbing content shared with him about the area and says the situation reflects both the state of law enforcement and the spiritual condition of Christians. The piece does not present new reporting or verified claims; instead, it offers the author’s personal reaction and religious framing.

The writer also criticizes a growing trend of adults being caned, including what he says he saw on TikTok, and interprets it as a sign of ritualized humiliation. More broadly, he argues that economic pressure leaves many people preoccupied with their own survival, reducing attention to national prayer and public morality. The column’s central theme is that Uganda’s financial and social challenges are intertwined, and that the author sees this as a warning sign for the country’s future.