RUBANDA LC5 BOSS ROOTS FOR MINORITY INTERESTS
By Ambrose Kweronda
RUBANDA
Rubanda District LC5 Chairperson Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba has emphasized the importance of catering for minority interests in the district.
He made this statement yesterday during Eidd Adhuha celebrations held in Karegyere Parish, Muko sub-county, Rubanda district.
Ampeire revealed that he has often wondered about the representation of Muslims in the district, given the dominance of Catholic and Protestant leaders.
The Rubanda district LC5 Chairperson recalled finding the district grappling with land disputes between Catholics and Muslims, with some leaders using derogatory language towards Muslims as a minority group.
He emphasized that their leadership philosophy prioritizes inclusivity, with the slogan “minority interests must be catered for.”
He noted that Muslims are also Ugandans with equal rights and participate in elections.
The district council, under his leadership, instructed Muko sub-county council to donate land to Muslims for the construction of a mosque, promoting religious equality.
Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba added that he is also working towards securing land titles for Muslim land.
Chairman Kasyaba expressed concern over false accusations on social media and radio stations alleging that he solicits bribes from Muslims in exchange for public land.
Meanwhile, Rubanda District parliamentary hopeful Jacqueline Katabazi used the celebrations to preach a message of love and unity among different religions.
Dr. Haruna Mutabazi, Vice Chairperson for Rubanda Twale, said that they have never had a leader who supports Islam like the current district LC5 Chairperson, Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba.
He added that Muko sub-county has plenty of public land, but previous leaders deemed the Muslim community as a minority group, unfit to share it.
He however said that Chairman Kasyaba has included and supported them.
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