Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni disclosed how his love for football saw him arraigned in court.
Museveni, on Monday, January 2, 2023, highlighted that he was a good footballer during his youthful days, but at one time, he left cattle to wander into a millet garden.
This led to his arrest, in 1956. That was reportedly the only time the President ever stepped foot in court.
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“The only time, I entered a Court of Law, was in 1956, after being attracted by a game of football.
“I joined the other boys to enjoy the sport (because I was a good footballer), only to discover that the cattle I was herding had descended on a Mwananchi's (Citizens) luscious millet garden,” part of President Museveni’s tweet read.
He added that he tried to save whatever was remaining of the millet but was unsuccessful.
The 78-year-old president noted that during his appearance before the court, he pleaded guilty to the charges and was requested to compensate the farmer.
“I was, then, coached, I do not remember by who, to say omushaango ningwikyiriiza – I plead guilty to the charge – and that by so doing, it will be better for everybody.
"I think Mzee Kaguta had to pay the millet owner some enkaitsi (compensation),” he noted, detailing that the court used to be set up under the Ficus natalensis tree on a banana plantation.
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