Ugandans losing trust in security, says Kabaka

KAMPALA. Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has said security services are on the verge of losing trust of citizens due to rising crime, including rampant killings without conclusive investigations.

While delivering his speech on Wednesday evening at the closure of a women conference in Kampala organised by his wife Sylvia Nagginda, the Kabaka said transparency and decisiveness must be exhibited by police in protecting particularly women.
“It is very appalling as women continue to be killed.

This is when we ask, where will our people seek protection? It is surprising that police continue to investigate, but such investigations are endless and reports are kept secret. No one gets to know the outcomes,” the Kabaka said.

He said he is aware of maltreatment of girls during the search for employment and that in such circumstances, leaders must stand up to wipe out the vice by creating more opportunities.

The Kabaka said the killings and other abuses hinder development and must be transparently handled so that the nation does not lose hope in security services.

Police responds
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said full accounts have been given and pointed out the spate of kidnaps such as the Suzan Magara murder and others where progress in investigations have been given.
“I think police is doing commendable work despite the fact that we only have 5,000 detectives,” Mr Enanga said.

He said in some cases police deal with complainants directly especially when the matter has not attracted public interest.
Ms Nagginda advised on health saying a woman’s prosperity depends on trustworthiness, good health and freedom from depression.

The conference attracted various participants from Buganda Kingdom and the central government, with two permanent secretaries of Gender and Health ministries; Mr Pius Bigiramana and Dr Diana Atwine respectively.

Dr Atwine called on the women to ensure routine medical check-ups to enable quick interventions on health complications.

Some women informed Mr Bigirimana about the bureaucracy in accessing women entrepreneurship funds and accused some of the ministry officials who ask for bribes from applicants.

“The money is also given to specific people of specific colour (sectarianism). Not all of us can access it,” a woman said, without giving out her details. “We will look into all that, but I can tell you that money is for all Ugandans,” Mr Bigirimana said.

Dr Atwiine called on the women to ensure routine medical check-ups to enable quick interventions on health complications.
Buganda Kingdom and the Uganda government have various cooperation agreements to promote primary health and development.

For example the two administrations are working together on immunisation, HIV/Aids fight and tackling sickle cell.

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