The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a name to authorities and civil society to extend public schooling on the Constitution.
Tayebwa made this name complete commissioning the digital museum of constitutionalism.
The museum was launched through the Constitution Symposium on the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala on Friday, 15 August 2024.
He stated that majority of Ugandans don’t perceive the Constitution whereas others have various interpretations.
“Interpretation of the Constitution is completely different amongst the elite, leaders and the locals. Government and Civil Society have a accountability to sensitise the citizenry,” Tayebwa stated.
He added that the way forward for East Africa lies in collective dedication to uphold the rule of regulation, safety of human rights and guaranteeing that energy serves the individuals.
“To us leaders, civil society and residents, that is our name to motion to construct a society the place constitutions are usually not simply mere paperwork however the dwelling essence of our governance. Together, allow us to be certain that the beliefs of constitutionalism will lead us in direction of a brighter and a extra inclusive East Africa,” he stated.
Tayebwa additionally re-echoed the decision for reinstatement of presidential time period limits, saying that they’re the strongest benchmark of democracy.
“My prayer is that after President Yoweri Museveni, we should always by no means have any chief who leads past two phrases. We ought to work exhausting to return time period limits,” stated Tayebwa.
The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao alternatively preached peaceable transition of governance.
“Peaceful change is one thing we should insist on and put it on President Museveni. It is our obligation to maintain reminding him of the accountability that comes with energy,” Mao stated.
He added, “Ugandans should begin having these tough conversations however they can’t be prefaced on individuals calling authorities junta and authorities calling individuals enemies. There is want for political hygiene”.
He stated that there’s nonetheless hope for a brilliant future for Uganda so long as residents embrace dialogue and denounce violence.
The Germany Ambassador to Uganda, HE Mathias Schauer stated that Uganda has Constitution.
“Uganda’s Constitution is properly written, it’s extra of the implementation the place there’s room for enchancment,” he stated.
The Executive Director, Centre for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete stated that the digital museum goals at exploring how nations have developed and upheld their constitutions, the struggles for democracy, human rights and the rule of regulation and the distinctive methods through which numerous societies have formed governance.
In one other growth, the Deputy Speaker inspired youths to grow to be ambassadors of innovation in Africa, saying that innovation is vital in fixing at present’s challenges.
He was talking on the Rotaract Africa Summit in Las Vegas Hotel, Bunga, that attracted Rotaractors from over 20 African nations.
Tayebwa stated youths have the potential to rework Africa by empowering their friends with abilities and selling schooling.
“Africa’s potential just isn’t a distant aim, it lives inside every one in all us. Through your ardour, you’re already leaders. Africa is watching and the world is watching you,” he stated.
He additionally inspired youths to be champions of environmental conservation, saying that Africa wants leaders who’re cognizant of environmental conservation.
