Corruption scandals:Lwanga calls for calm

 By Juliet Lukwago

Kampala Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Lwanga has called on Ugandans to remain calm in the wake of mounting revelations of corruption.

Dr. Lwanga was speaking at a ceremony in which 22 nuns of the Order of Good Samaritan Sisters took their vows at Mapeera House in Nalukolongo, a Kampala suburb.

“It is with no doubt Ugandans are following events transpiring in Parliament,” said the cleric, hinting on the recent debates in the House as regards bribery allegations and embezzlement.

“Part of these debates will help Ugandans have an idea of what is going on in their Government and the country at large.”

Dr. Lwanga cited corruption scandals and the controversial proposed Public Order Management Bill as some of the highlights that can breed disorder in the community and country at large. He urged all people in their various capacities to fight corruption, which he described as a ‘cancerous disease’.

 He advised the people to emulate the Good Samaritans by starting to help each other and subsequently stop fighting amongst themselves.

One of the nuns, Jane Francis Nyamahunge, also took her vows. PHOTO by Juliet Lukwago

At the same event, Mbarara diocese retired Bishop John Baptist Kakubi lamented the persistent power load-shedding, saying it caused numerous problems in the country.

Kakumbi blamed government for failure to solve such problems for a long a time and urged Umeme to reduce on the load-shedding hours so as to curb the problem of thieves terrorizing innocent people.

“Deceitful people use the cover of darkness when power goes off to mug people at night and steal their valuables,” the retired cleric explained.

He warned that the persistent rationing of electricity is likely to cause more chaos among disgruntled electricity users.

At the ceremony, four nuns made their first vows while nine others made their final ones, vowing to observe celibacy, poverty and obedience in compliance with the doctrines of the Catholic Church. The other nine marked 25 years spent as members of the Order.

The event was graced by Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala, Bishop of Masaka diocese John Baptist Kaggwa, Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Joseph Anthony Zziwa, retired Bishops of Hoima and Fort-Portal, Edward Albert Baharagate and Paul Kalanda, respectively, and Msgr. Mathias Kanyerezi who represented Bishop of Luweero Paul Ssemwogerere.