They Said It...

Unlike other Europeans who come to Africa to take, Ireland and its missionaries have come to give love, comfort and help to the people — President Mary McAleese of Ireland, while touring Irish sponsored social and economic projects in Mbarara Municipality. * * * It is KCC’s policy to rename places using names of people who were useful and hardworking in the country. Like for St. Balikuddembe, he was a hero who needs to be remembered — Mayor Sebaana Kizito, justifying renaming of Owino market after Balikuddembe a Catholic Martyr’s. * * * I suffered a bit at the hands of Nassur Abdallah, but I would not like to comment much on that. I know that the time you spend in prison can change you so I think after 20 years, he must be reformed — ex-mayor Nasser Sebaggala, himself a former prison inmate, speaking about his life. * * * I am seeking justice. There is absolute bad faith here. Is someone manipulating Stanbic to get rid of the mill in order to get UCB? When they advertised the receivership, Stanbic did not want their name to feature. There is something very sinister here — Lira Municipality MP Cecilia Ogwal, protesting the imminent auction of her company, Lira Millers, by Stanbic Bank over the sh2.7bn debt. * * * When Idi Amin captured power in 1971 by force of arms, he instituted a commission of inquiry where he contracted the services of Scotland Yard experts. The Commission found no crime against Obote or any member of his government. — UPC stalwart Dr James Rwanyarare, defending ex-President Obote against accusations that he committed crimes against humanity. ends