Dear WestNilers (and particularly Mr. Alaka and the WestNile Legal Experts),
I would like to first of all appreciate the debates that have been raging on,
on this network much as some of the correspondences degenerated into personal
attacks, which for now is an issue already sorted. My humble prayer is that
such a scenario shouldn't be identified with us the West Nilers if we all
behaved responsibly.
A few days ago I was listening to news on Capital Radio and the above subject
regarding Mzee Simei Nyai's claim for having been the designer of the Uganda
National Flag featured as a news item that day. However I note that this has
not been a one-off claim just for this year but an issue that has been running
"quietly and yet loudly" in his heart for the last 10 years or so (if I'm not
mistaken).
Perhaps the reason why Mzee Nyai's voice has not been heard, let alone being
recognized by the relevant authorities for this great contribution he
claims could be the lack of a copyright for his artwork of the Uganda Flag at
the time he submitted the drawing.
Fellow WestNilers:
1. Is there a way in which the artwork for the Uganda Flag can be traced
back to Mzee Simei Nyai.
2. If the above is possible can we legally (and by other means available)
advocate for what is due to him or
3. Can we ensure that he gets the due recognition for having made this noble
contribution?
WestNilers (particularly Caleb and the legal fraternity), your humble
suggestions for practical steps to be taken on the above matter will be highly
appreciated.
FYI, Mzee Simei Nyai lives (if I can vaguely remember) in Edroze, near Okuambo
Cuu in the eastern part of Greater Mvara.
Best regards to all,
Aggrey Adrale
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