It is more than that We can work
the whole night without anybody disturbing; soldiers who used to disturb us no longer
do that. -----Original Message----- "Kasita ffe twebaka ku tulo" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 years of Movt rule By Mercy Nalugo and Patrick Onyango Jan 27, 2004 As Uganda celebrated 18 years under the rule of
President Museveni and his Movement group yesterday, The Monitor’s Mercy
Nalugo and Patrick Onyango went around Kampala streets asking about the best and
worst of this government: - Mr Godfrey Kayongo, boda boda cyclist Best: We can work the whole night without anybody
disturbing; soldiers who used to disturb us no longer do that. Worst: There are no jobs; even those who went to
school are like us. We didn’t go to school and everybody is crying no
jobs, no jobs. Industries that used to offer employment to people have all closed
down and the few that are remaining cannot accommodate everybody. Even coffee factories have all been closed and yet
coffee is the major cash crop in Uganda. Now where do you expect people to get
jobs? Mr Deo Ssengooba, trader Best: We have peace and there is nobody harassing us
like in the past. Worst: High taxes have made matters worse for poor
Ugandans. The little we get goes to government in form of taxes. We are only
praying that government should either remove or reduce some of these taxes. Mr Derek Nkata, accountant Best: Museveni has stabilised the economy and brought
peace in some parts of the country. Worst: What we earn is from hand to mouth; you
can’t save say Shs 5,000. If you try to save it, it will be in the bank for just
three days then you go and you withdraw it. People came from the village thinking that they would
make a better living in Kampala but all have gone back. Things are really
bad for a poor man but there are those, of course, who are enjoying
themselves to the maximum. Ms Zabeth Nansubuga, trader Best: During Museveni’s regime, I have managed
to build a house that means there are a lot of developments going on in the
country. Soldiers no longer take our properties by force. UPE [Universal Primary
Education] has made all our children to go to school. Worst: I don’t have any problem with the regime. Mr Tom Kyeyune, spare parts dealer Best: President Museveni has achieved in restoring
peace in the country and checking on the army’s discipline unlike in the
past. Here we should really thank him. Worst: He has not invested much in agriculture yet the
cost of living is high. Farmers now produce in plenty but without
markets and this is still a challenge. Mr Edward Sserunjogi, market trader Best: Government has not done much but the country is
peaceful. [Museveni] should in fact be given a third term for that. Worst: On the other hand, poverty is on the increase
and he should find ways of getting people out of it. Let him also throw out corrupt
ministers and officials starting from local councils. They are to
blame for the increasing poverty because they divert money meant for districts. Mr James Kalifa, newspaper vendor Best: There is peace in the country and we are getting
on well with our work much as we are getting little money. People
didn’t have good houses but many have now constructed wonderful buildings. Worst: He still has a challenge to end the war in
northern Uganda because it has persisted for the last 18 years. Hajji Ssaka Kagimu, salesman Best: The NRM government has brought about peace in
the country and development. I have constructed my own house and it
looks like that of a minister. President Museveni has fought for people’s
rights and also headed the crusade for the fight against HIV/Aids. Worst: Museveni has not invested in sports. He should
also improve on services in hospitals. Aisha Nansubuga, food seller Best: We, as women, have achieved much in the last 18
years because we can work and earn a living. Even if we are not earning
much but there is peace. Worst: Museveni has failed to improve the
infrastructure especially upcountry. Mr Kojja, self-employed Best: Museveni has handled the economy so well in the
last 18 years. He has improved the infrastructure and offered free education
in primary schools. Worst: Those are many including the war in northern
Uganda. He has also failed to unite people along political lines. Mr Deo Ssimbwa, teacher Best: The NRM government deserves a credit in as far
as bringing about peace and security are concerned. People can now walk freely
even at night. Worst: Poverty is on the increase and the President
should not ban second hand clothes. © 2004 The Monitor Publications Mitayo Potosi _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months
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