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Uganda is set to celebrate its 62nd Independence Day tomorrow, 9th October 2024. However, some leaders from Rukungiri District feel that the day has become more ceremonial than meaningful.
Speaking to our reporter Agaba Emmy, Rubondo, the LCIII chairperson of Buyanja Sub-county, expressed that many Ugandans have yet to experience the true benefits of the country’s 62 years of self-governance. He pointed out that areas like Rukungiri continue to suffer from poor infrastructure and are far from enjoying the fruits of independence. Rubondo emphasized the need for the people of Rukungiri to embrace development—moving away from violence, corruption, and backwardness—so they can fully experience the advantages of independence.
Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LCIII chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, acknowledged that while the Ugandan government is making efforts to promote development and modernize its people, there is still much work to be done. He highlighted that Uganda is an independent nation where everyone should be able to enjoy the same rights and freedoms, encouraging Ugandans to celebrate the day with joy and pride, remembering the country’s release from British colonial rule.
Albert Rwamuugata, the district councilor for Buyanja Sub-county, urged Ugandans to celebrate Independence Day as a way to honor the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s self-rule. Despite gaining independence, he stressed the ongoing need to fight corruption to ensure Uganda can truly thrive as a free and prosperous nation. Uganda is set to celebrate its 62nd Independence Day tomorrow, 9th October 2024. However, some leaders from Rukungiri District feel that the day has become more ceremonial than meaningful.
Speaking to our reporter Agaba Emmy, Rubondo, the LCIII chairperson of Buyanja Sub-county, expressed that many Ugandans have yet to experience the true benefits of the country’s 62 years of self-governance. He pointed out that areas like Rukungiri continue to suffer from poor infrastructure and are far from enjoying the fruits of independence. Rubondo emphasized the need for the people of Rukungiri to embrace development—moving away from violence, corruption, and backwardness—so they can fully experience the advantages of independence.
Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LCIII chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, acknowledged that while the Ugandan government is making efforts to promote development and modernize its people, much work remains to be done. He highlighted that Uganda is an independent nation where everyone should be able to enjoy the same rights and freedoms, encouraging Ugandans to celebrate the day with joy and pride, remembering the country’s release from British colonial rule.
Albert Rwamuugata, the district councilor for Buyanja Sub-county, urged Ugandans to celebrate Independence Day as a way to honor the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s self-rule. Despite gaining independence, he stressed the ongoing need to fight corruption to ensure Uganda can truly thrive as a free and prosperous nation.
