This archive report was first published on 5 January 2020.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has embarked on a six-day, 200km trek through various towns and forests in the country, retracing the steps his forces took towards capturing power in 1986.
According to Museveni, the trek is crucial in reliving the moments during the liberation struggle that ushered in the National Resistance Movement.
"This trek helps to relive the moments during the liberation struggle that ushered in the National Resistance Movement. A time for me as well to re-engage with families, individuals, and communities that massively contributed to the peace of this nation," said Museveni.
President Museveni is accompanied by old friends who helped him secure power and hundreds of armed security officials.
However, critics have dismissed the exercise, themed "Afrika Kwetu," as a public relations stunt by the 75-year-old Museveni aimed at showing the world that he is fit enough to extend his 34-year rule.
Opposition politician Bobi Wine has advised Museveni to know that his time is up and to leave power, rather than spending taxpayers' money on such trips.
President Museveni intends to vie for a sixth five-year term in office during the country's next general elections in 2021, where he is expected to face opposition from leaders like Kiiza Besigye and Mugisha Muntu.
