Re: [Ugnet] 7, 000 bursaries for pro-Museveni districts - It is corruption!

[ocii]

 

Musa Musamaze,

 

I debated answering you, and almost decided not to.

 

Buganda is not the richest region of Uganda; we just do not have the knowledge, tools, and financial clout to dig out our wealth. The Northern region maybe the richest due to potential of oil and gas including even gold in Karamoja (Not that of Salim Saleh that was discovered while DR. Congo was being looted and was expected to last for 50 years. But I think it has all been mined now since then. How many years did it last?).

 

So don't try to look down upon other parts of our Country Uganda; you might end up looking for a job in.

 

People, Ugandans, advocate for federalism, individually, out of many reasons. One could be like you, thinking Buganda is very rich and so the riches be protected from other Ugandans hailing from less rich regions. Others most defi nitely go for federalism because of fear: afraid of the dark; afraid of their past deeds; just afraid, et ceterra.

 

Yet some maybe just are yapping for federalism because there are federal system of governments in other parts of the world. And do not forget some people just love demonstrating their intellectual asset.

 

Musa, tell me some convincing reasons why Uganda should federate? Is the Country too big? Is the population too large? Or the population is greatly diverse? The last time I checked we all have kinky hair. What are the hullabaloos over federalism about?

 

"I hope, when you get occassion to discuss the merits and demerits of federalism as form of governance in Uganda, that you will keep this in mind and support federalism: it is to your advantage."

 

No, my "advantage" is not the issue here. What are you Musamaze afraid of that you want federalism in a Country that is not too big; population not even large; and zero diversity?

 

Ocii

musamize <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Mr Ocii,

 

One of the reasons we, the Baganda, so ardently advocate for federo is to relieve you, our fellow non-Buganda-residing Ugandans, of the burden of having to support our Kingdom through your hard-earned taxes -- which in any case, you need badly to develop your homelands.

 

I hope, when you get occassion to discuss the merits and demerits of federalism as fo rm of governance in Uganda, that you will keep this in mind and support federalism: it is to your advantage.

 

 

ocii <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Tell me how the kingdom makes money. What are their sources of income?

 

Ocii

jonah kasangwawo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

"Either way the foundation thrives on Ugandan taxes one way or another."

Ocii, who told you that ? Can you substantiate ?


>From: ocii <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: The First Virtual Network for friends of Uganda
>
>To: The First Virtual Network for friends of Uganda
>Subject: Re: [Ugnet] 7,000 bursaries for pro-Museveni districts - It is
>corruption!
>Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:56:31 -0500 (EST)
>
>Are you saying Buganda is an Island in Uganda? Either way the foundation
>thrives on Ugandan taxes o ne way or another. Tell me how Buganda kingdom is
>generating money. Wha t is their sources of inclome?
>
> Ocii
>
>Edriss Kironde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> ocii
> Re read the article again, but this time pay special attention to:
> BUGANDA princes and princesses under the umbrella body, the Prince
>Kimbuggwe Foundation, have stacked 7, 000 bursaries for children in
>districts which voted highly for President Yoweri Museveni in February 23
>elections.
>
>
>
> On 3/21/06, ocii <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: S ee article following.
>
> This below is corruption! Ugandans are entitled to bursaries whether or
>not they voted for Mu7. The NRM government can not loot Ugandan tax payers
>money to dish to those districts that voted for Mu7. Ugandan taxes must go
>towards elevating the standard of living of all Ugandans regardless of
>their votes.
>
> Chanelling tax payers money to support certain districts because the
>districts voted for Mu7 is an outright stealing of resources from those
>districts that did not vote for mu7 to nakedly prop up those districts that
>voted for mu7. This act does not only create even more poverty in the
>districts that did not vote for mu7, but also is criminal.
>
> If the NRM government want to provide bursaries for districts that voted
>for mu7, they should collected taxes in these districts that voted for mu7
>for specifically, providing bursaries for t he same districts.
>
> There have been a lot of transfer of wealth from one region to another
>in the country in the last 20 years. Hopefully future investigation will
>tell, and then Ugandans can make inform decision on the penalty.
>
> Ocii
> **********************************************************
>
>
> 7, 000 bursarie s for pro-Museveni districts IGNATIUS SSUUNA
> KAMPALA BUGANDA princes and princesses under the umbrella body, the
>Prince Kimbuggwe Foundation, have stacked 7, 000 bursaries for children in
>districts which voted highly for President Yoweri Museveni in February 23
>elections.
> Th e head of the group, Prince Edward Kimbugwe, told Journalists in
>Kampala on Monday that the royal clan members were grateful to Ugandans for
>retaining Museveni in power.
> Museveni was re-elected President with 4,109,449 votes.
>FDC's Kizza Besigye got 2,592, 954 votes, DP's Ssebaana Kizito got 109,538,
>independent Abed Bwanika 5,874.
>The only female candidate, Ms Mira Obote (UPC) got 57,071 votes.
> "We have to reciprocate our appreciation by offering these bursaries to
>districts that showed Museveni huge support," Kimbugwe said.
> Districts in western and central regions voted Museveni overwhelmingly
>compared to those in eastern and northern Uganda.
> Kimbugwe sai d the bursaries would first be given to students in central
>Uganda before those upcountry benefit.
> "The bursaries cover all categories from nursery to university," he
>said. He said the bursaries would be distributed to the beneficiaries
>throughout the country by th e President's representatives starting April
>this year.
> "We encourage all Resident District Commissioners to come to our office
>in Kampala to get the details about the bursaries," Kimbugwe said.
> He s aid students from Buganda region would be considered although some
>personalities in the kingdom fight his good work of helping the poor.
> The Kimbuggwe Foundation members have had a shaky relationship with the
>Mengo establishment because of the royals's involvement in politics.
> The head of clans (Ssabalangira), Mr C. Kayima recently warned members
>of the royal clan from participating in politics, a directive the Kimbugwe
>Foundation defied.
>He said the foundation would also extend bursaries to students in northern
>Uganda although voters in the region supported Besigye.
> "The foundation is pleased to announce that the bursaries are now
>available and it is up to the people to grab the chance," he said.
>The foundation is h elping over 10,000 students.
>
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