Africa-Press – Uganda. The Nubian community in Uganda has petitioned Parliament, seeking urgent intervention to address decades of alleged marginalization and neglect by successive governments.
Led by Katikamu South MP Hassan Kirumira and Chairperson of the Nubian Elders Community, Twaha Hassan, the community highlights historical injustices and ongoing challenges faced since President Idi Amin’s ousting in 1979.
Some of the key concerns include their bank accounts which they say were frozen after the 1979 regime change, and efforts to have them reinstated have been unsuccessful.
They also argue that they are rarely considered for public service appointments, including ministries, government boards, and foreign missions.
The Nubian community seeks redress for losses suffered during the 1979 war, including compensation for past injustices.
The Nubian community’s petition, presented by MP Kirumira, calls on the government to address their concerns and ensure their inclusion and participation in national development.
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has committed to resolving the community’s concerns, including community projects like schools, hospitals, and other amenities.
“We appreciate that you are one of the minorities but you belong to this country; some of the issues raised are strategic in nature and we need to have a petition formally brought so that the community gets what is due to it,” Speaker Among said.
Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, assured the community of the government’s support in addressing their concerns.
“They have been very eloquent in sharing the issues with the whole spectrum of government; we know there are challenges that will be addressed, those that are strategic in nature we will consult and find the best solution to them.”
The Nubian community is seeking urgent action from Parliament to address their decades-long marginalization.
“This is your home and if you have any problem, you bring them to us and we will resolve them,” Speaker Among assured the community.
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