Give public timely information, Teso leaders urged

Jun 07, 2016

Access to information is a fundamental right that is operationalized by law, says Ochom Olemukan.

By Simon Naulele

Leaders in Teso region have been asked to provide timely information to the public to keep the people abreast of new developments in the region.

According to the district LC5 chairperson for Bukedea Ochom Olemukan, this will help the citizens to be aware of government's programs and hold the leaders accountable.

Olemukan was speaking to Etop radio in an exclusive interview in Soroti town recently.

He blamed leaders for sometimes hiding information or coming out too late to disseminate information to the masses and yet the 1995 Constitution guarantees citizens the right to access of information from government and its agencies.

Access to information is a fundamental right that is operationalized by Access to Information Act 2005, he added.

Timely dissemination of information, said Olemukan, helps the public to hold the central and local governments accountable since reports are made available long after the implementation periods.

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