The fact of the matter is that the constitution of Uganda (as it stands now) pretty much regulates..rather governs (if you want) the way traditional leaders (including the Kabaka) operates. If the Kabaka of Buganda wants to act like a real king, he must have this part of the Uganda constitution changed...rather amended to favor his position and that of his fellow "traditional leaders" all throughout the country. The Kabaka is apparently aware of this fact. That is why he has called upon his subjects in Yoweri Museveni''s Parliament to campaign for real power!!
Doing so involves playing HIGH LEVEL POLITICS/negotiation on the part of the King (call it what ever you want) with the central Government (in this case the NRM military dictatorship) and the people of Uganda (through their elected representative). The Kabaka is apparently aware of this fact.
You cannot say that the Kabaka should be apolitical.
Later
In a message dated 2/23/2004 10:00:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
1. The collection of taxes in the territory of Buganda is part of traditional powers. How does one expect to run traditional matters in this territory without collecting taxes?? This is common sense. Today, politicians do not collect taxes and they should not. They should leave that duty to traditional leaders. Politicians should stick to giving knowledge and advising the King on operational policies needed to get development running.
2. The call to give Buganda federalism is also part of traditional matters. Traditions have already layed it down that Buganda is an entity governing itself. What do I mean by "governing itself"?? Governing itself can be carried out through federalism or entirely Buganda as a nation alone. Since Buganda is part of a nation, Buganda is justified to become a State within this nation of Uganda. Denying Buganda a federal status is by itself denying Buganda her traditions. This is where I understand the King's point -- free/return traditional powers back to the traditional administration of Buganda.
"The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth becomes the greatest enemy of the state."
- Dr. Joseph M. Goebbels - Hitler's propaganda minister
