Gen Otafiire Urges Ugandans to Protect Peace and Avoid Divisions

Minister of Water and Environment, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has strongly urged Ugandans to protect the country’s peace and steer clear of divisions that risk plunging the nation back into conflict. Reflecting on past turmoil, he pointed to the events that historically triggered the armed struggle against former president Idi Amin as a warning against repeating past mistakes.

Gen Otafiire made these remarks while presiding over celebrations marking four decades of service by the Diocese of Kigezi. The event, held on Rugarama Hill in Kabale Town, commemorated 40 years of community support focused heavily on rural development and the provision of clean water.

During the gathering, which was attended by the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt Rev Gaddie Akanjuna, alongside various local and church leaders, the minister emphasized the importance of responsible governance. He noted that leaders must consistently prioritize the collective welfare of the nation, arguing that such commitment enables the general population to thrive and sustainably care for itself.

His message underscored the ongoing need for social harmony and vigilance among political and community figures to ensure that national gains are not compromised by internal discord or political polarization.

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