Mad_Man

Good morning world, I'm writing today to discuss the topic of communication.  There seems to be problems with communication, points coming across and being understood and the other problem.  The lack of communication is another problem in which I even suffer from.  This communication is what the world needs to develop and have a relationship with the residents of the land.  Without communication everything slowly comes apart and a certain amount of chaos ensues. If we push together to have a better communication with each other, then the world will be a better place.

I read the news every day, and some people would say a bit too much, but this is how I stay informed with the world and what is happening.  In Uganda currently there is a land bill that is being reviewed, so let me discuss what I see on the daily.  The land system in Uganda is in question and due to the lack of landowner and tenant laws there has been many misunderstandings and advantages taken.  Many people who have lived on this land for some time and being evicted, for development or none payment or what ever reason.  Some land owners are having their land taken by the users of their property because of questionable titles.  And some land owners feel that they have their land taken from them, being that the land is their heritage right.  Enough people are complaining about these issues that the government has stepped up to do something.  And now everyone is coming out to discuss how they feel about the bill and if it is good or bad.  I have read all sides to the issue except one.  The people that are being evicted have not told their story.  The Baganda Kingdom say that the government is taking their land, but it is know that they are the largest land lords in Uganda.  So my question is, "Is the Baganda Kingdom more interested in managing it's land, or doing what is right for the people of Uganda?"  I hear a certain word coming to mind when writing this, and that word is GREED.  Because when I read about the Baganda Kingdom and the issues that Mengo brings forward about the government taking Baganda land, not once is it mentioned "FOR THE GOOD OF UGANDA AND UGANDANS"  From what I understand, Mengo only cares about TRIBALISM and the benefit of THE BAGANDA KINGDOM.  Ah, I can just feel the eyes of the freedom suppressors on my back now.  But please let me finish.  Not only is it the Baganda Kingdom that feel this  way, there are a few other kingdoms that have the same opinion also.  I have read that some of the Northern tribes talk about walking around Kampala naked if this and that is done with the land bill. Walking around Kampala  naked, if this is a way to express your opinion and it gets things done, there is much that I have to learn about Uganda.  Others have said that the MPs that do not support the land bill have leaked information out to the public about what is being done in Parliament.  But in his defense he has said that he was doing it for the people he represents.  I would think that if he was doing something for the people he represents then he would read the bill throughly and make advisements on what to change with the bill for "THE GOOD OF UGANDA AND UGANDANS"  So this is what I am understanding on the kingdom side.

The Government side of things . . .  The government has heard the people that are being evicted and are trying to make some changes that would help more Ugandans with their lively hood.  And the lack of communication about the land bill has caused many problems about understand what and how the changes are going to affect all people.  I think that the pushing of the bill has also brought up questions of how the government is being run, and if it is for the good of Uganda or if it is for the good of the government.  Sometimes this communication can not be as simple as saying "We are the government and what we do is good."  The government has to explain why it is good in so many details and just the facts please.  I think that this is one of the major problems that is being faced right now is not telling why this land bill is a good idea in details.  So the lack of this has given a chance to others to question the motives of the government.  And it is understandable, look at the amount of corruption that is at all levels of government.  I've read of town mayors being arrested for it, MPs being questioned and arrested for inciting the public and so many others.  When there is corruption everywhere you look in the government the people have to question the motives, is it for the people or is it for the pocket.

So my frustration of the entire communication is the following.  Tribalism and corruption are two of the largest problems that are faced in Uganda that hinders both development and harmony of the people.  Which tribe you come from should come second to your national standard.  Be Ugandans first and before anything.  Traditions are a big part in any society, keep the traditions if it helps to educated people but traditions that are against the common good, be rid of these things.  Corruption is rampant throughout the government levels from the lowest LC to the highest MP.  If the government is wanting to be taken serious then leaders in all levels should show by actions that they are not corrupt and are working hard for the people and country of Uganda.  There should be progress of development in Uganda's infrastructure that the common man can see and not half completed projects.  The leaders should show their people the improvements that they have made and not the new car that they drive because of being in the position.  We are all leaders in our own ways, and the GREATEST LEADERS LEAD FROM THE FRONT.  If you say that you are against corruption, then do not be corrupt yourself.  Be examples to the people you lead, show the people that integrity is more important that the shoes that you wear.