Ugandans express frustration over proposal to name road in honor of murdered tourists

The decision by the Ugandan government to name a road after two foreign tourists who were killed has sparked anger among the country's citizens. The victims, British citizen David Barlow and his South African wife Emmaretia Geyer, were shot dead during their honeymoon. The attackers also burned their car during the incident. Some Ugandans have criticized the government for honoring the foreign couple but excluding Eric Alyai, the Ugandan guide who was also killed. The couple was visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park to see gorillas and other primates when they encountered an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic State-linked rebel group. Uganda's minister for ICT and national guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, stated that the government had decided to name a road after the tourists but did not disclose the road's name. The government has pledged to support Alyai's family but has not mentioned naming a road after him. Critics argue that Alyai should also be recognized since he died while on duty. There is criticism towards the government for planning a memorial for the foreign tourists while failing to honor Ugandans killed in previous ADF attacks. Moreover, the Uganda Wildlife Authority faced backlash for promoting Queen Elizabeth National Park shortly after the deaths, with many viewing it as an insensitive and disrespectful move.