Disabled ask for top jobs
Dec 03, 2007
DISABLED persons continue to be discriminated, marginalised and subjected to “indecent workâ€, their chairperson complained to the President yesterday.<br>Francis Kinubi challenged the President to appoint people with disabilities in “decent positions of responsibility†such as ambassadors,
By Frank Mugabi
DISABLED persons continue to be discriminated, marginalised and subjected to “indecent workâ€, their chairperson complained to the President yesterday.
Francis Kinubi challenged the President to appoint people with disabilities in “decent positions of responsibility†such as ambassadors, ministers and “any other political appointments.â€
“Persons with disabilities are human beings first and their disabilities are a secondary factor. We are, therefore, entitled to benefit in all spheres,†said Kinubi, the head of the National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda.
He blamed the situation on the non-implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2006.
He, however, commended the Government for helping them organise the first ever international conference for the disabled in the Commonwealth, which he said generated a number of resolutions.
Speaking at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations, held in Nebbi town, Kinubi urged the Government to ensure that persons with disabilities are represented in all district service commissions, as required by the law.
President Yoweri Museveni was the chief guest at the celebrations.
In response, Museveni said the Government had created special seats in Parliament for women and persons with disabilities.
The President said he would meet the leaders of the disability movement to establish the reasons why the act has not been implemented. But he added that financial constraints could be the cause of the delay.
Commenting about the rule of law, Museveni said Uganda’s Constitution was one of the most democratic in the world. He added that he felt pity for people who go outside Uganda and claim that the country is undemocratic.
“I have been quiet about these liars. I know the constitutions of this world. Not many have an encompassing constitution like ours. When someone says Uganda is not democratic, that person is sick,†Museveni said.
He said the Constitution provides for democratic principles such as regular free and fair elections and recognises marginalised groups.
Museveni challenged district leaders to promote private business as a solution to unemployment.
The President said under the Bonna Bagaggawale (wealth for all programme), 30 families in every sub-county will be supported to earn sh20m annually as role models.
The President added that under NUSAF, a government funding agency, Nebbi had received sh5.2b. He drew applause when he said he would send auditors to find out how the money was used.
Present were ministers Syda Bbumba (gender), Simon Ejua (transport), Fred Omach (finance) and MP Catherine Mavenjina.
DISABLED persons continue to be discriminated, marginalised and subjected to “indecent workâ€, their chairperson complained to the President yesterday.
Francis Kinubi challenged the President to appoint people with disabilities in “decent positions of responsibility†such as ambassadors, ministers and “any other political appointments.â€
“Persons with disabilities are human beings first and their disabilities are a secondary factor. We are, therefore, entitled to benefit in all spheres,†said Kinubi, the head of the National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda.
He blamed the situation on the non-implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2006.
He, however, commended the Government for helping them organise the first ever international conference for the disabled in the Commonwealth, which he said generated a number of resolutions.
Speaking at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations, held in Nebbi town, Kinubi urged the Government to ensure that persons with disabilities are represented in all district service commissions, as required by the law.
President Yoweri Museveni was the chief guest at the celebrations.
In response, Museveni said the Government had created special seats in Parliament for women and persons with disabilities.
The President said he would meet the leaders of the disability movement to establish the reasons why the act has not been implemented. But he added that financial constraints could be the cause of the delay.
Commenting about the rule of law, Museveni said Uganda’s Constitution was one of the most democratic in the world. He added that he felt pity for people who go outside Uganda and claim that the country is undemocratic.
“I have been quiet about these liars. I know the constitutions of this world. Not many have an encompassing constitution like ours. When someone says Uganda is not democratic, that person is sick,†Museveni said.
He said the Constitution provides for democratic principles such as regular free and fair elections and recognises marginalised groups.
Museveni challenged district leaders to promote private business as a solution to unemployment.
The President said under the Bonna Bagaggawale (wealth for all programme), 30 families in every sub-county will be supported to earn sh20m annually as role models.
The President added that under NUSAF, a government funding agency, Nebbi had received sh5.2b. He drew applause when he said he would send auditors to find out how the money was used.
Present were ministers Syda Bbumba (gender), Simon Ejua (transport), Fred Omach (finance) and MP Catherine Mavenjina.