KAMPALA — In a bid to encourage Ugandans to stay home during the country’s lockdown, the 75-year-old leader, Yoweri Musveni has released another own home workout video.
In the video, Museveni is seen running barefoot around his office and doing push-ups in an armless t-shirt.
“After work last night, I challenged my Bazukulu to an indoor work-out. We did Forty Push-ups,” Museveni said.
“Just like I have always advised, even at your own home, you can stay safe, and remain fit and healthy.”
After work last night, I challenged my Bazukulu to an indoor work-out. We did Forty Push-ups.
Just like I have always advised, even at your own home, you can stay safe, and remain fit and healthy. pic.twitter.com/LKjqwViwlE
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) August 5, 2020
So far, there over 1100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uganda, according to figures from the Ministry of Health.
Museveni had warned Ugandans not to exercise outdoors, writing: “If you want to exercise, you can do that indoors.”
As the leader does his reps, aides and Bazzukulu can be heard in the background of the video counting him up to 40
Uganda has issued several presidential directives aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, including social distancing measures, ban on churches and schools. Others including mandatory wearing of facemasks in public and Washing of hands.