Kampala business community to launch age-limit campaign

Dan Kazibwe, also known as Ragga Dee (wearing yellow suit) with some business owners after a press briefing at Sojavalo Hotel yesterday. Photos by Nicholas Kajoba

Owners of small-scale businesses in Kampala have proposed ogikwateeko campaign against Democratic Party (DP)'s kogikwataako of the in support of the amendment of article 102(b) of the Constitution.

"Everyone has the right to oppose or propose what they want for the country,"said Dan Kazibwe.

The drive by the business community campaign follows the kogikwatako campaign, which was launched by DP in a bid to stop NRM MPs from amending the Constitution.

"I have seen the youth engaged in the kogitwatako campaign without thinking about the relevance of the amendment. The opportunity favours the youth and gives them chance to even lead at an older age," James Akuba, the general secretary of St Balikudembe Market traders said.

Dan Kazibwe talks to the businessmen. The members launched ogikwateeko campaign geared at supporting the removal of presidential age limit from the Constitution.

Akuba argues that the country still needs an experienced leader like Museveni, but not the inexperienced pilots who are likely to crash the country into a ditch.

The team had leaders from St Balikudembe market, Kiseka market, Kampala Mechanics Association, Kampala Acarders Forum, Nakasero Market and many other representatives.

Speaking at a press briefing at Hotel Sojovalo in Kampala yesterday, Geoffrey Kasiita from Balikudembe market said the amendment grants elderly leaders the ability to keep the nation at peace.

Meanwhile, the business representatives are to host the Inspector general of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura, to brief him about their peaceful intentions of the campaign "Ogikwateko enyingo 102(b)" at Hotel Sojovalo today.