KABALE, Uganda — Sheikh Khabu Lule, the Kabale District Khadi, has asked the government to set minimum qualifications for councilors in lower local governments.
Speaking to the media after Eid al-Adha celebrations in Kirigime Ward, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality, the Khadi expressed concern over councilors struggling during swearing-in ceremonies.
He noted that since English is Uganda’s official language, elected leaders should be able to speak it. He questioned whether councilors who struggle to take the oath in English would be able to interpret council documents.
Sheikh Lule also lauded President Museveni for appointing leaders from the Kigezi Sub-region to ministerial positions but requested that the Muslim community be considered as well.
He said that while Muslims previously had limited academic qualifications, the community now has members with PhDs, and urged the President to consider them for appointments such as RDCs.
He further urged the public to observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help prevent the spread of Ebola, which has been confirmed in Uganda and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Elly Maate, the outgoing Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, called on Muslims and the general public to fight domestic violence, saying it has contributed to the rising number of killings in the Kigezi Sub-region.
Sheikh Ibrahim Byomuhangi, the Deputy Kabale District Khadi, appealed for unity among Muslims and other communities. He emphasized equal treatment for all, saying everyone is equal before God.
