Summary:
- Renowned for his steadfast defiance against the Presidential directive to evict people from wetlands, Honorable Kamuntu attributed these eviction initiatives to external influences, referring to them as “the whites.”
RUBANDA: The Rubanda West County Member of Parliament, Hon. Moses Kamuntu Mwongyera has revealed that he is currently facing pressure from whites urging him to cease his opposition against the Presidential directive on Wetlands evictions.
This revelation came today as he addressed mourners at the sendoff ceremony of the late Elidad Kakombe (105), grandfather of Hon. Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira Begumisa, in Mareju, Murole, within Rubanda Town Council, Rubanda District.
Renowned for his steadfast defiance against the Presidential directive to evict people from wetlands, Honorable Kamuntu attributed these eviction initiatives to external influences, referring to them as “the whites.” He disclosed that these individuals have been persistently contacting him, urging him to retract his stance.
However, Honorable Kamuntu assured Rubanda District residents that he is steadfast in his advocacy against the Presidential directive, echoing similar sentiments he expressed during the burial ceremony of the late mother of Rubanda District LC5 Chairman, Kasyaba Stephen, Matilda Kasyaba, at Kakore – Rugambwa Catholic Parish on Sunday.
In his latest statement today, Honorable Kamuntu suggested a potential solution, proposing that if President Museveni is adamant about utilizing wetlands, he should allocate land in Kerere (forests) or Ecuya (Forest reserve) to Rubanda Residents as an alternative.
He emphasized his commitment by vowing to physically confront any attempts by authorities, including RDCs, Environment Officers, Police Commanders, or others, to forcibly evict people from wetlands in Rubanda District. He cautioned the Rubanda District Deputy RDC, Eric Ssewandigi, against unauthorized actions such as cutting people’s Irish Potatoes, emphasizing the critical need for land among residents for sustenance.
CUE IN HON KAMUNTU….ON WETLANDS……RR//
