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A jovial Kabaka Mutebi shakes hands with President Museveni at Lubir - Mmengo on Saturday
By Moses Mulondo and Norman Katende
A cross section of leaders in Buganda have reacted to the agreement that has been signed by President Museveni and the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi saying it is a ray of hope for a new Uganda.
Speaking on his Impact radio Sunday, the Born Again leader Dr. Joseph Serwadda expressed excitement and even knelt down in the studio to convey his gratitude for this historic agreement the two leaders had reached.
"This is a prophetic sign of dawn of a new era of reconciliation in Uganda which we have been praying for. If our leaders continue in this path of reconciliation and mutual respect for one another, Uganda has a bright future," Serwadda explained.
He prayed that God gives both the President and the Kabaka the wisdom to lead people according to God's principles and values of righteousness, justice and love.
The spokesperson for the Uganda Supreme Council,Nsereko Mutumba, said, "We are happy and excited about the memorundum of understanding. Both sides have at last realised that it is not about antagonism or force but only talks and seeking peaceful solutions that will take this country ahead. It is a new chapter where peace will replace violence and we have to know that violence only injures and affects the innocent so we need to move away and stop it. Let us all take this example and advocate for peace."
Msgr Fr. Wynad Katende ( Kampala Arch Diocese) said, "The church has always been clear on this, we have always called upon the Government to give back what belongs to Buganda and it is good that the voices of the people have been heard. This is the only way we can have equality by each person having what is meant for him. We are praying that the memorandum is implemented to the dot and we all build on this to build both Buganda and Uganda."
Bishop Edison Matovu (Central Buganda Diocese) said, "Buganda and Uganda are two most important people and the Bible in Amos 3:8 asks whether two can walk together unless they have agreed on the direction and in this memorandum, we have seen that both Buganda and Uganda have agreed to walk together and we need to support it. It has come at the right time and the challenge is for both parties not to only honour it but to utilize it so that it can cause development in their subjects. Let us respect it as that is the only way we will move forward."
Works and transport minister Eng. Abraham Byandaala said, "This is a very wonderful development in the political history of Uganda. I am a great believer in dialogue over all other methods of solving conflicts in society. This is a very good beginning for the new Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. If we continue in that path, everything will be solved."
Byandaala, who is also the MP for Katikamu North, assured Ugandans that the agreement between the Kabaka and the President is a clear indication that the NRM party is a party that believes in peace and dialogue.
"I assure Mengo and all other communities in Uganda that NRM is ready to discuss with anyone on any issue for amicable settlement," Byandaala promised. He however appealed to the Baganda to be patient because the agreement would be implemented in phases.
"This is not an agreement that can be implemented in a short period of time. Some local governments have to be relocated. We have to take stock of whatever belongs to Buganda and who the current occupants are," he explained.
Former Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi who also once a minister in Kabaka's cabinet, said, "I was the chief negotiator in the initial return of some assets and therefore returning the remaining assets is a most welcome move by the president. And also allowing the
Kabaka to freely move in his counties is also very good because this problem had soured the relationship between many Baganda and the central government."
Nsibambi said the commitment on behalf of Buganda kingdom to respect the cultures of other tribes within the kingdom is also good for harmonious co-existence.
Giving advice to all leaders, Nsibambi said, "It is essential and for the good of the country for the Uganda leadership and the Kabaka's leadership to work closely and all political leaders must realize that negotiation is the only practical way of solving political differences."
The NRM Vice Chairman for Buganda region, Hajji Abdu Nadduli said, "The central government is simply returning what it had stolen from Buganda and this is long overdue. Each of the 18 counties' (Masaza) land returned has 8 square miles. Each of the sub-counties (Magombolola) has 48 acres. The official land in towns and rural areas is also a lot. We are happy."
He advised Mengo to accept the regional tier government which the central government offered to make good use of the administrative structures and land that has been returned.
On the compensation of Buganda for the Mutesa house in Londo which Dr. Milton Obote had sold, Nadduli said, "The best thing to do is for government to purchase for Buganda another house in London to serve the same purpose which that house was serving as a hostel for the Baganda students in Britain."
Former Kampala mayor and DP president, John Ssebaana Kizito said, "I liked it and I think it is a good beginning for a new Uganda. It is an indication that the central government is beginning to listen to the genuine demands of Ugandans."
DP legal advisor Fred Mukasa Mbidde said, 'It is a good gesture that Buganda's issues are getting to be solved without any ridicule and self importance by either side. May major pre-occupation has now shifted on what is remaining. Uganda can exist peacefully under the principle of equal opportunities and power sharing."
The Uganda Peoples Congress leaders (UPC) who are blamed for the confiscation of Buganda's property in 1966, are also happy for what has happened.
"There is no reason why the central government has taken so long to return these things. It did not require any negotiations," said the UPC Vice President Fred Bbosa.
On whether UPC regrets what happened in 1966, Bbosa said, "UPC is not responsible for the 1966 crisis. UPC never sat down in any of its organs as a party to decide to attack Mengo. These were decisions done by Obote as an individual. Even UPC leaders from outside Buganda were not happy. Some people always act bigger than the institutions and it is also happening today in the NRM."
Fisheries minister Ruth Nankabirwa who is also the woman MP for Kiboga said, "It is a step in the right direction. It is a good gesture.
These are issues which to me are easy to solve. It just requires commitment for the implementation."
On allowing the Kabaka to freely move in his counties, Nankabirwa said, "The reason he had been stopped is because government did not want him to be embarrassed by those opposed to him. But now these people have been sensitized and security will be given to the Kabaka wherever he goes."
Wakiso woman MP Rosemary Sseninde said, "As Buganda MPs that is what we have been pushing for. I request government to implement that agreement. I request the Baganda to be appreciative to the President for what he has done. It is unfortunate that some of them heckled him in Lubiri."
Makerere University political scientist Dr. Aaron Mukwaya said, "My view is that the matter was over protracted by the central government. These properties should have been returned long ago. The return of those structures will make more sense if Buganda government is given some federal autonomy to make good use of those resources."
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A cross section of leaders in Buganda have reacted to the agreement that has been signed by President Museveni and the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi saying it is a ray of hope for a new Uganda.
Speaking on his Impact radio Sunday, the Born Again leader Dr. Joseph Serwadda expressed excitement and even knelt down in the studio to convey his gratitude for this historic agreement the two leaders had reached.
"This is a prophetic sign of dawn of a new era of reconciliation in Uganda which we have been praying for. If our leaders continue in this path of reconciliation and mutual respect for one another, Uganda has a bright future," Serwadda explained.
He prayed that God gives both the President and the Kabaka the wisdom to lead people according to God's principles and values of righteousness, justice and love.
The spokesperson for the Uganda Supreme Council,Nsereko Mutumba, said, "We are happy and excited about the memorundum of understanding. Both sides have at last realised that it is not about antagonism or force but only talks and seeking peaceful solutions that will take this country ahead. It is a new chapter where peace will replace violence and we have to know that violence only injures and affects the innocent so we need to move away and stop it. Let us all take this example and advocate for peace."
Msgr Fr. Wynad Katende ( Kampala Arch Diocese) said, "The church has always been clear on this, we have always called upon the Government to give back what belongs to Buganda and it is good that the voices of the people have been heard. This is the only way we can have equality by each person having what is meant for him. We are praying that the memorandum is implemented to the dot and we all build on this to build both Buganda and Uganda."
Bishop Edison Matovu (Central Buganda Diocese) said, "Buganda and Uganda are two most important people and the Bible in Amos 3:8 asks whether two can walk together unless they have agreed on the direction and in this memorandum, we have seen that both Buganda and Uganda have agreed to walk together and we need to support it. It has come at the right time and the challenge is for both parties not to only honour it but to utilize it so that it can cause development in their subjects. Let us respect it as that is the only way we will move forward."
Works and transport minister Eng. Abraham Byandaala said, "This is a very wonderful development in the political history of Uganda. I am a great believer in dialogue over all other methods of solving conflicts in society. This is a very good beginning for the new Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. If we continue in that path, everything will be solved."
Byandaala, who is also the MP for Katikamu North, assured Ugandans that the agreement between the Kabaka and the President is a clear indication that the NRM party is a party that believes in peace and dialogue.
"I assure Mengo and all other communities in Uganda that NRM is ready to discuss with anyone on any issue for amicable settlement," Byandaala promised. He however appealed to the Baganda to be patient because the agreement would be implemented in phases.
"This is not an agreement that can be implemented in a short period of time. Some local governments have to be relocated. We have to take stock of whatever belongs to Buganda and who the current occupants are," he explained.
Former Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi who also once a minister in Kabaka's cabinet, said, "I was the chief negotiator in the initial return of some assets and therefore returning the remaining assets is a most welcome move by the president. And also allowing the
Kabaka to freely move in his counties is also very good because this problem had soured the relationship between many Baganda and the central government."
Nsibambi said the commitment on behalf of Buganda kingdom to respect the cultures of other tribes within the kingdom is also good for harmonious co-existence.
Giving advice to all leaders, Nsibambi said, "It is essential and for the good of the country for the Uganda leadership and the Kabaka's leadership to work closely and all political leaders must realize that negotiation is the only practical way of solving political differences."
The NRM Vice Chairman for Buganda region, Hajji Abdu Nadduli said, "The central government is simply returning what it had stolen from Buganda and this is long overdue. Each of the 18 counties' (Masaza) land returned has 8 square miles. Each of the sub-counties (Magombolola) has 48 acres. The official land in towns and rural areas is also a lot. We are happy."
He advised Mengo to accept the regional tier government which the central government offered to make good use of the administrative structures and land that has been returned.
On the compensation of Buganda for the Mutesa house in Londo which Dr. Milton Obote had sold, Nadduli said, "The best thing to do is for government to purchase for Buganda another house in London to serve the same purpose which that house was serving as a hostel for the Baganda students in Britain."
Former Kampala mayor and DP president, John Ssebaana Kizito said, "I liked it and I think it is a good beginning for a new Uganda. It is an indication that the central government is beginning to listen to the genuine demands of Ugandans."
DP legal advisor Fred Mukasa Mbidde said, 'It is a good gesture that Buganda's issues are getting to be solved without any ridicule and self importance by either side. May major pre-occupation has now shifted on what is remaining. Uganda can exist peacefully under the principle of equal opportunities and power sharing."
The Uganda Peoples Congress leaders (UPC) who are blamed for the confiscation of Buganda's property in 1966, are also happy for what has happened.
"There is no reason why the central government has taken so long to return these things. It did not require any negotiations," said the UPC Vice President Fred Bbosa.
On whether UPC regrets what happened in 1966, Bbosa said, "UPC is not responsible for the 1966 crisis. UPC never sat down in any of its organs as a party to decide to attack Mengo. These were decisions done by Obote as an individual. Even UPC leaders from outside Buganda were not happy. Some people always act bigger than the institutions and it is also happening today in the NRM."
Fisheries minister Ruth Nankabirwa who is also the woman MP for Kiboga said, "It is a step in the right direction. It is a good gesture.
These are issues which to me are easy to solve. It just requires commitment for the implementation."
On allowing the Kabaka to freely move in his counties, Nankabirwa said, "The reason he had been stopped is because government did not want him to be embarrassed by those opposed to him. But now these people have been sensitized and security will be given to the Kabaka wherever he goes."
Wakiso woman MP Rosemary Sseninde said, "As Buganda MPs that is what we have been pushing for. I request government to implement that agreement. I request the Baganda to be appreciative to the President for what he has done. It is unfortunate that some of them heckled him in Lubiri."
Makerere University political scientist Dr. Aaron Mukwaya said, "My view is that the matter was over protracted by the central government. These properties should have been returned long ago. The return of those structures will make more sense if Buganda government is given some federal autonomy to make good use of those resources."
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