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- Hajjat Zamina stressed that nominations should reflect the principles of patriotism and exemplary leadership as stipulated in the National Honors and Awards Act.
RUKUNGIRI: The Secretary of the Presidential Awards Committee, Hajjat Malole Zamina, has cautioned leaders in Rukungiri District against allowing financial or political influences to interfere with the nomination process for national honors.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, Hajjat Zamina stressed that nominations should reflect the principles of patriotism and exemplary leadership as stipulated in the National Honors and Awards Act.
She underscored the importance of merit-based nominations to ensure the recognition of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to national development. Hajjat Zamina also called on the public to participate actively in identifying and nominating deserving candidates for national honors.
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Rukungiri RDC Steven Nsubuga Bewaayo welcomed the initiative, acknowledging public confusion about the nomination process. He noted that the District Security Committee selects nominees based on DISO recommendations but admitted that short deadlines have caused challenges.
Bewaayo praised the sensitization efforts, saying they will improve transparency and public involvement.
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