Aboneka Writes

Source: Internet I have read and heard many arguments that have pointed to the church not being subjected to the laws of their land rather than the Bible. They are nice arguments that can pass for a theology class, but not a legal one. Uganda is a secular State, which means that every person, authority or organisation must submit to the law of the land as stated in Article 2 of our Constitution. The same Constitution recognises the freedom of association and worship, however, whatever the practice or religion it is, they must conform to the Constitution (Article 29(c)). It is, therefore, imperative to note that there is no one above the law and as such, everybody must heed the Constitution. Article 3 of the Constitution calls for the defence of the Constitution. This means that if there are attempts to amend the Constitution in any unconstitutional means or in a manner that is likely to jeopardise the spirit of the law, then...

Photo Credit: Daily Monitor Government is planning to import Cuban doctors because “our doctors behaved very badly, unprofessionally.” The doctors are demanding salary enhancement, better allowances, housing, vehicles, domestic workers and disbanding or restructuring of the State House Health Monitoring Unit, which monitors health service delivery. It is sickening that government can claim that Ugandan doctors are holding it at ransom. The Constitution provides everyone economic, social and cultural rights. Therefore, our doctors have a constitutional right to form trade unions under Article 29(e) for collective bargaining as this is an extension of the economic rights under Article 40. The doctors under their umbrella body, Uganda Medical Association, have every right to express their concerns. Secondly, this impasse is violating the right to healthcare of many Ugandans, particularly during the time when doctors lay down their tools. But holding industrial action is guaranteed ...

Photo Credit: Julius Kasujja Uganda continues to grapple with warring Inequalities. According to World Bank (2016), Uganda’s economic growth has stagnated due to stagnant house hold incomes and growing inequality. Uganda’s growth is not inclusive. According to the Private Sector Development Strategy 2015/16 – 2019/20, there is rising inequality among Ugandans, which means that the emerging opportunities are poorly distributed. For example, Central Uganda and Greater Kampala host 66 percent of Uganda’s GDP, while northern Uganda takes only 7 percent, East (13 percent) and West (14 percent). Further, Uganda's Economy has grown at a slow pace reducing its impact on poverty. For example, in 2011, average growth rate was about 4.5% which was a decline from 7%the years below (2007,2008, 2009, 2010). It is therefore very evident that the gap between the rich and the poor widens everyday despite various efforts. Unfortunately, this gap grows everyday and seems to be immune from the seve...