Neglecting human rights is a time bomb, Ugandan govt told

Kampala. The Archbishop of Kampala Diocese, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, has warned that Uganda is seated on a “time bomb” if issues of human rights and good governance, among others, are not given due attention.

Preaching at Rubaga Cathedral, Archbishop Lwanga said people’s rights must be guaranteed so that they do not “rise up” to demand for them.

“There are some special concerns which need our attention. These may seem obvious but are a time bomb to our country if not addressed,” Dr Lwanga said. The prelate blamed the mess in Kampala on what he described as ‘bad Kampala Capital City law’ that creates a power struggle by the four power centres.

“How can you have four power centres that include the mayor, the executive director, the Minister for the Presidency and five Resident City Commissioners all governing and advising the President on issues of Kampala without consulting each other?” Dr Lwanga asked.

“If I have been elected by the people, why allow another (unelected) person to dictate over me? I am aggrieved by the mess in Kampala and we must find a solution,” he added.

His remarks follow the controversial impeachment of the Lord Mayor, Mr Erias Lukwago, in a council meeting convened by the Kampala Minister, Mr Frank Tumwebaze, last month.

Mr Tumwebaze maintains that he did everything according to the KCCA Act. The cleric also denounced domestic violence, homosexuality, witchcraft, corruption and promiscuity, saying they are being practiced unabated.