{UAH} Mayiga, let’s do Ettofaali for a cancer hospitalwhat do guys think
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Mayiga, let's do Ettofaali for a cancer hospital
Posted Wednesday, April 15 2015 at 01:00
One Charles Peter Mayiga is worth 100 ministers in a banana republic.
Mayiga, who took over from Walusimbi as Buganda kingdom prime minister, has done for his cultural institution only a few would dream of two years ago when he was appointed. From mobilising people who describe themselves as poor to donate money voluntarily towards projects such as Amasiro, to raising money for real estate like the Masengere building that was donated to the Kabaka as a birthday gift on Monday.
It is difficult to convince people to part with their money for a project they see no direct benefit. Those who have organized fundraising for weddings, funerals or religious activities know better.
However, Mayiga has managed to get people to appreciate his fundraising initiatives. One of the fruits of his fundraising drive is Masengere, a building in Bulange Mengo, that was rotting away for three decades, but has been completed at a tune of Shs5 billion. That was no mean feat.
Mayiga and his Ettofaali team have proved that Ugandans can be donors – poor or rich. Secondly, that dedicated and transparent leaders can get support from everyone especially when doing noble causes.
Mayiga puts across a strong message of accountability and empowerment. That is why he is trusted by thousands with their shillings.
For a long time, it was known that it is bazungu who donate $10 or $20 for poverty stricken Africans. When they stop their taps, all projects on the continent dry up. Mayiga proves that thinking wrong – actually, we can support our own noble projects.
Against demeaning remarks from critics calling him a beggar, Mayiga is like John Walker who keeps walking, ignoring naysayers. And this is why the Katikkiro should now embark on other projects that would address the cries of the helpless.
This country has pleaded with its government. Patients have died. Many are bedridden and in pain. However, no solution has come to save.
Uganda needs a specialised hospital for ailments that our national hospitals cannot undertake due to resource constraints. Of course our government has money, but, there is simply no will to make a revolutionary difference in the health sector.
To be a heart and cancer patient in Uganda, you have to pray for a miracle, be rich to afford medication abroad, or get yourself ready for death.
The funding to the heart and cancer institutes at Mulago hospital can't do much despite our good doctors wanting to make a difference. I know – at least the doctors at the heart institute treated my daughter. It is the tools that frustrate them.
Again, it is not because we have no money. We do, because, we have some to steal, and some to donate to neighbours to build schools.
This is where Mayiga's Ettofaali project comes in. Kabaka's subjects can live better with a specialized hospital where Ugandans can get treatment in country. This is Ettofaali I am itching to give.
Thinking about Rosemary Nankabirwa, the former NTV news anchor who succumbed to the disease on Sunday, or Bbale Francis and Dan Kyazze, among others who die every day from cancer related diseases, I wish Kabaka's subjects got their good health back from a Kabaka's hospital.
As I pray for Kabaka's good health and that he lives longer, I also pray another birthday gift for him of a specialized hospital, from Mayiga's gifted hands, comes to pass.
mssegawa@ug.nationmedia.com
- Micky Apenyamoi Monex • an hour ago
Spot on. I love it when i find a thinking homo sapien. Ssegawa's marbles are still intact.
- naanka • an hour ago
Yes, Buganda's prime minister is taking the lead in the new Uganda that I envision!!!
- Rapesh • 2 hours ago
Ssegawa, you read my mind and thak you for writing. For how long will we wait seeing people are dying? If Buganda can do something please let someone help. It doesn't matter what the central government will say. Even if its a private venture by Buganda kingdom, it will still help Ugandans. Owekitiibwa Mayinga begin to collect ettofaali for this i will be a generous giver.
- Rosette • 6 hours ago
True the Central Govt can request the Katikkiro to help on this because he has the potential
- KUTEESAKWE DAVID • 7 hours ago
Hahahaha....well put Bwana Mike! Great writing indeed. But politically it is not good to ride a cloud 9 for long. You would be termed for a witch on a "never-landing-broomstick" They'd think you are stuck there and in the world, there's nothing like a fairy tale. Owekitiibwa Mayiga had a 15 point program to achieve the core 5 point program and I dont think he may divert due to unforetold circumstances lest the Govt acts like "Hannie Bannie" has noted above. But the biggest achievement in this at least has been the fact that even us commenting here can tell that the country can still be revived. Mayiga is truly a Flag of Hope
- Paul Kitaka • 9 hours ago
Katikkiro cannot just jump on anything. He has a lot on his desk. May be NTV can continue with the drive it had started since over 100m was realized in one day.
- Hannie Bannie • a day ago
I support your article sir. But one question? Will the Central government allow that?
- Ssekubunga Richard • a day ago
And all those who r in the same line of thinking like Muzaata
they should know that anything can be accomplished in an atmosphere of
Unity. They shud never underestimate the power that lies in UNITY.
Awangaale Maaso Moogi. - Wagugwe Andrew Jonathan • a day ago
This is something I have been advocating for, we should stop paying PAYE and have people like Maiga to whom we give money for projects other than it ending up in other people's pockets.
- Patricko Wani • a day ago
Truth be told, the government has literally taken everything for granted. Where it does not matter most, is where money is invested. Greed is slowly killing this Country. We should keep an eye on how events are unfolding in Nigeria now. Ministers are busy fidgeting on how to relocate their loot. Time will surely tell one day.
- SebaSpacee • a day ago
Agree. Mayega (Buganda) can consider setting up a new specialized medical facility and ask citizens to contribute to it. But it's important not to mistake such acts of philanthropy as substitutes for government responsibility because, of course, it is the duty of government to provide medical services for all its citizens. Mayega's efforts cannot and must not take the place of government's responsibility.
- Aggrey Bulamu SebaSpacee • 21 hours ago
Let Government continue with its priority programs, and so should Mayiga do his job. What's wrong with getting effective services, that could also retain doctors from seeking greener pastures in the Carebbean!
Mayiga is a rock! In my own Lusoga, "Mayiga" means horns. Thank you for setting a new mindset and a trail blazer for all Ugandans. No wonder The Busoga Kingdom Katukiro visited you recently, seeking to learn how you do it. How you take the Bull of Negativity by its Horns!
Good job!
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- katto ignatius • a day ago
i hope Peter Mayiga and the buganda twezimbe group, indeed,the whole establishment have read this .a good idea indeed.
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