They Said It...

Dec 10, 2002

“In one of our parks, somebody was given a concession to train our people. He has instead, under the cloak of darkness, started killing our animals. He has become a hero because he was giving the residents in the area some meat, and has powerful friends

“In one of our parks, somebody was given a concession to train our people. He has instead, under the cloak of darkness, started killing our animals. He has become a hero because he was giving the residents in the area some meat, and has powerful friends. I will not allow this under my chairmanship”, Uganda Wildlife Authority Board chairperson John Nagenda, speaking at an art exhibition to mark 50 years of national parks.


“I joined politics on principles that I define as ideals for my country. My eyes are fixed on those ideals. I see a period ahead of us that requires that we must make moves right now”, Local Government Minister Bidandi Ssali, repeating his call for debate on Presidential succession, at a weekly press briefing.


“Uganda shows very clearly that development requires peace. Whereas most regions of Uganda enjoy a remarkable development...the areas struck by terrorist activities...are lagging behind. Let us be tolerant, end hostilities and talk,” German Ambassador Klaus Holderbaum, speaking at a seminar on northern Uganda insurgency organised by ABETO, a local NGO


“The fight between Kyakabale and [President] Museveni is a brother fight. It has nothing to do with West Nilers. They are not part of our agenda,” Romano Alifa, spokesperson of the UNRF II, denying reports that his group had joined hands with renegade UPDF officers Samson Mande and Anthony Kyakabale.

“It is our prayer that the President deals with the rebels in the north; that he collects them one by one and burns them”, Sheik Nuhu Muzaata,, speaking at the pre-Idd el-Fitri dinner hosted by President Museveni for Muslim leaders.



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