A new year with new resolutions
How time flies! Farewell 2003, welcome 2004. Now, you probably set resolutions for 2003. But did you ever fulfil them? If not, here is another chance to make new resolutions that you will probably fulfil. What are your resolutiuons for 2004?
Mike Mukula MP Soroti Municipality, Minister of State for Health in charge of general duties:
Resolution 2004: To diligently achieve security for the country and work towards an effective healthcare delivery system. I will also give more time to my mother who is battling with old age at 76. I will continue giving a listening ear to the public and continue being smart both in appearance and in mind.
Cecilia Ogwal MP Lira Municipality:
Oh my dear, I don’t believe in resolutions, but I have what I call prayer points. First I will pray for peace to return to Northern Uganda. I will also pray that God gives Uganda a chance to enjoy democracy and peace in the New Year. Not forgetting to see my children through University, get married so that I can have grandchildren.
Aysha Nassanga, Miss Uganda 2003-2004:
In the New Year, I will work very hard to achieve what I didn’t in the previous year. I want to get more close to God so that He can control my life.
Jaberi Bidandi Ssali, Interim Vice-Chairman of NRM Interim Organising Committee:
My New Year resolution is determination to continue contributing to efforts of stabilising the politics and security of the country with all my efforts. On a lighter note, I will make Kiwatule Recreational Centre a first class relaxing place for people of all ages and all levels.
Ken Lukyamuzi, MP Lubaga South:
My resolution of 2003 was to ensure that by the end of the year there are no wars in any part of Uganda. Resolution 2004: I intend to move a proposal in Parliament that we adopt a federal system of governance in Uganda. Parliament is going to discuss the Ssempebwa Commission Report in 2004, but the Federalism perception is not featuring largely in the report. I will also compel the President to engage rebels in dialogue in a third country- Kenya or Sudan.
Maggie Kigozi, Executive Director Uganda Investment Authority (UIA):
We (UIA) will continue to help Ugandans to invest in 2004. We have a new programme called Uganda Desk, to help identify and train Ugandans in investment opportunities locally and internationally. I love nature, so I will also track guerillas in Bwindi, play more squash and spend more time with my family.
John Ssebaana Kizito, Mayor Kampala City:
In 2003, my resolution was to keep the city clean and green.
Resolution 2004 is modernisation and development of the city. We shall consolidate on what we have achieved but people should allow us to work because when KCC tries to achieve its targets, so many forces interfere in our work.
Helen Kawesa, Public Relations Officer (PRO) Makerere University:
As an institution, we intend to strengthen the public relations office and reach out to students and the public at large. Communication between the university administration and the students will be effective and efficient. We want to improve the image of the university. As an individual, I will make new friends and strengthen the relationship with those I already have. I also hope to acquire some property to improve my wellbeing.
Archbishop Mpalanyi Nkoyooyo:
As the Church, we shall encourage people to work harder in 2004. People talk a lot and work less. They spend more time on talk shows and gossiping on mobile phones. I also hope to preach a lot about peace and reconciliation, God willing we want to see total peace in the country. Our brothers and sisters in Northern Uganda are suffering.
Ndugu Ruhakana Rugunda, Minister of Internal Affairs:
I will continue to consolidate and deepen the democratic, economic, security and the Pan-African gains scored by the people of Uganda under the Movement government.
Elizabeth Kutesa, Director CID-Police:
My resolution in 2003 was to improve the CID performance, which I fulfilled. In 2004 I will try to do a better job than I did in 2003. I also want to look after my parents and make them happier in 2004 because without them I wouldn’t be what I am.
John Ndyomugenyi, National Chairman UTODA:
Resolution 2004: To reduce road accidents and discipline drivers. We will also computerise the driving permit section and test drivers both physically and mentally.
Betty O Kamya, spokesperson Reform Agenda:
Resolution: I am 15 kilograms over weight. I am going to loose the 15 and look 10 years younger in the New Year. I have two persons in me – of conservation and politics and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving within those areas.
I achieved my 2003 resolutions-my visitor and revenue targets.
Justin Ligyalingi, General Secretary National Council of Sports:
Resolution 2004. To achieve the council’s vision through participation and performance in sports at all levels. I also intend to meet both my personal and work targets in the New Year.
Maj. Shaban Bantariza, UPDF Spokesperson:
My New Year resolution is to do my best in whatever I am assigned and leave the rest to God because man possesses and God dispossesses.
Solomon Muyita, Journalist with The New Vision newspaper:
My resolution for 2004 is staying alive and working harder to improve my status in society. I also hope to be blessed with a child in the New Year.
Patrick Munyani, student at Makerere University in Kampala.
My resolution in 2003 was to get a stable girlfriend but I failed.
Resolution for 2004 is to complete my studies, get a job and leave my parents’ home. I want to live an independent life.
John Omwony, a security guard in Kampala:
My resolution for 2004, is that I am going back to school. I am also determined to build a small house for my mother in the village.
Resolution 2004: To diligently achieve security for the country and work towards an effective healthcare delivery system. I will also give more time to my mother who is battling with old age at 76. I will continue giving a listening ear to the public and continue being smart both in appearance and in mind.
Cecilia Ogwal MP Lira Municipality:
Oh my dear, I don’t believe in resolutions, but I have what I call prayer points. First I will pray for peace to return to Northern Uganda. I will also pray that God gives Uganda a chance to enjoy democracy and peace in the New Year. Not forgetting to see my children through University, get married so that I can have grandchildren.
Aysha Nassanga, Miss Uganda 2003-2004:
In the New Year, I will work very hard to achieve what I didn’t in the previous year. I want to get more close to God so that He can control my life.
Jaberi Bidandi Ssali, Interim Vice-Chairman of NRM Interim Organising Committee:
My New Year resolution is determination to continue contributing to efforts of stabilising the politics and security of the country with all my efforts. On a lighter note, I will make Kiwatule Recreational Centre a first class relaxing place for people of all ages and all levels.
Ken Lukyamuzi, MP Lubaga South:
My resolution of 2003 was to ensure that by the end of the year there are no wars in any part of Uganda. Resolution 2004: I intend to move a proposal in Parliament that we adopt a federal system of governance in Uganda. Parliament is going to discuss the Ssempebwa Commission Report in 2004, but the Federalism perception is not featuring largely in the report. I will also compel the President to engage rebels in dialogue in a third country- Kenya or Sudan.
Maggie Kigozi, Executive Director Uganda Investment Authority (UIA):
We (UIA) will continue to help Ugandans to invest in 2004. We have a new programme called Uganda Desk, to help identify and train Ugandans in investment opportunities locally and internationally. I love nature, so I will also track guerillas in Bwindi, play more squash and spend more time with my family.
John Ssebaana Kizito, Mayor Kampala City:
In 2003, my resolution was to keep the city clean and green.
Resolution 2004 is modernisation and development of the city. We shall consolidate on what we have achieved but people should allow us to work because when KCC tries to achieve its targets, so many forces interfere in our work.
Helen Kawesa, Public Relations Officer (PRO) Makerere University:
As an institution, we intend to strengthen the public relations office and reach out to students and the public at large. Communication between the university administration and the students will be effective and efficient. We want to improve the image of the university. As an individual, I will make new friends and strengthen the relationship with those I already have. I also hope to acquire some property to improve my wellbeing.
Archbishop Mpalanyi Nkoyooyo:
As the Church, we shall encourage people to work harder in 2004. People talk a lot and work less. They spend more time on talk shows and gossiping on mobile phones. I also hope to preach a lot about peace and reconciliation, God willing we want to see total peace in the country. Our brothers and sisters in Northern Uganda are suffering.
Ndugu Ruhakana Rugunda, Minister of Internal Affairs:
I will continue to consolidate and deepen the democratic, economic, security and the Pan-African gains scored by the people of Uganda under the Movement government.
Elizabeth Kutesa, Director CID-Police:
My resolution in 2003 was to improve the CID performance, which I fulfilled. In 2004 I will try to do a better job than I did in 2003. I also want to look after my parents and make them happier in 2004 because without them I wouldn’t be what I am.
John Ndyomugenyi, National Chairman UTODA:
Resolution 2004: To reduce road accidents and discipline drivers. We will also computerise the driving permit section and test drivers both physically and mentally.
Betty O Kamya, spokesperson Reform Agenda:
Resolution: I am 15 kilograms over weight. I am going to loose the 15 and look 10 years younger in the New Year. I have two persons in me – of conservation and politics and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving within those areas.
I achieved my 2003 resolutions-my visitor and revenue targets.
Justin Ligyalingi, General Secretary National Council of Sports:
Resolution 2004. To achieve the council’s vision through participation and performance in sports at all levels. I also intend to meet both my personal and work targets in the New Year.
Maj. Shaban Bantariza, UPDF Spokesperson:
My New Year resolution is to do my best in whatever I am assigned and leave the rest to God because man possesses and God dispossesses.
Solomon Muyita, Journalist with The New Vision newspaper:
My resolution for 2004 is staying alive and working harder to improve my status in society. I also hope to be blessed with a child in the New Year.
Patrick Munyani, student at Makerere University in Kampala.
My resolution in 2003 was to get a stable girlfriend but I failed.
Resolution for 2004 is to complete my studies, get a job and leave my parents’ home. I want to live an independent life.
John Omwony, a security guard in Kampala:
My resolution for 2004, is that I am going back to school. I am also determined to build a small house for my mother in the village.