Promoting tribalism is bad for politics

We should always look for who is best for the job not to what tribe they belong.

In the recently held Kenyan polls, many commentators in Uganda wondered why there are no “big king makers” in the various Ugandan tribes.

As Ugandans, it is for the best not to be motivated by tribal alignments in electing people for political office. While it is good to acknowledge our tribal diversity, this should not be overly dwelt on.

We should always look for who is best for the job not to what tribe they belong.

Andrew Kasumba,
kasumba.andrew@gmail.com