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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 41725, member: 636"] People's Front for Freedom attacked Uganda's three liberation holidays during Heroes Day celebrations Monday. The opposition party called the holidays wasteful and expensive for taxpayers. Leaders say the government spends too much money celebrating President Museveni's rise to power. Uganda marks Liberation Day on January 26, Tarehe Sita on February 6, and Heroes Day on June 9. All three holidays honor the same bush war that brought Museveni's forces to Kampala. PFF claims the government wastes 5 billion shillings paying heroes and more money organizing ceremonies. The party wants all three holidays combined into one cheaper celebration. Government officials defend the holidays as important for teaching young people about Uganda's history. They say heroes deserve recognition for fighting and building the country. Oil money expected from 2026 should help Uganda grow into a modern nation according to supporters. [/QUOTE]