Join security forces, Katikkiro tells Baganda |
Michael J Ssali |
MASAKA
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Joseph Mulwanyammuli Ssemwogerere, has urged the Baganda to encourage their children to join security forces to protect the kingdoms cultural institutions and traditions. He said under the regimes of Apollo Milton Obote and Idi Amin Dada, the security forces were dominated by members of ethnic groups that had no respect for the cultures of other tribes. It is not good for you parents to discourage your children from joining the security forces like Police, Army and Prisons because other tribes dominated these institutions and took advantage of their large numbers in the security forces and attempted to wipe out our kingdom, our traditions and our culture, he said. Turning to the deal between the central government and Mengo on a federal status for Buganda and other regions that want it, the Katikkiro said, We are satisfied with where we have reached so far. The federo deal was arrived at after protracted negotiations between Mengo and the central government. There will be one Lukiiko dominated by directly elected members, with a few cultural representatives. The regional government can also take over and manage community health centres that do not belong to the central government. It is allowed to charge some user fees for the use of the facility. The deal also allows the President to take over the administration of any region if he deems that the regional government has violated any laws of the country. Ssemwogerere said it was unfair for some people to think that Buganda would get all its demands at once and asked everyone to be patient and even thankful for what has been achieved so far. The Katikkiro added that during his many trips to other parts of Uganda he had discovered that even those communities were making similar demands for a federal status. Bukenya thanked the Katikkiro for bringing honour to Kkingo sub-county. You have done us proud, and we thank you very much, he said. Bukoto South MP in Masaka, Dr Herbert Lwanga, attended the function. Also in attendance was Mr MathiasNsubuga, the personal assistant to the Kampala mayor. He has declared his interest in contesting for the Bukoto South parliamentary seat. |
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