Zuena says meeting Museveni left her reflecting on Uganda’s future

What the report says

Zuena Kirema said a recent meeting with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House in Kampala left her thinking about leadership, Uganda’s development and the legacy public figures leave behind. In a social media post cited by Sqoop Uganda, she described the encounter as a reflective moment rather than a routine visit.

According to the publisher, the meeting took place on Tuesday at State House and brought together Museveni, Ugandan creatives and business figures, and American singer and actor Tyrese Gibson. Those present included Zuena, her husband Bebe Cool, and Talent Africa Group chief executive Aly Alibhai. The discussion reportedly centered on Uganda’s creative arts and tourism sectors.

Zuena used the moment to share broader thoughts on what makes leadership meaningful. She argued that lasting ideas matter more than titles, and said her conversations with Museveni often push her to think more critically about the country’s progress. She added that the experience inspires her to act more locally in support of Uganda’s transformation.

The post highlights how meetings between political leaders and figures from the entertainment and business sectors can also carry symbolic weight. In this case, the encounter appeared to prompt public reflection on governance, development and the role of creatives in national conversations.