A number of Ugandans were left disappointed as Parliament moved to stop the ‘Nyege Nyege’ festival, an annual social event which was scheduled to take place next week in Jinja.
Tororo Woman MP Hon Sarah Opendi says the event is a breeding ground for sexual immorality. Efforts by the Minister of State for Tourism Hon Martin Mugarra to defend the event as a hub of tourism met resistance from the House. Mugarra said over 8,000 foreigner tourists have already booked tickets for the event.
Her sentiments were backed by Speaker Anitah Among who said: ‘We are talking about morality of this country; we are talking about our children. You are trying to promote tourism at the expense of our children? We are not going to allow this function to take part.’
Efforts by the Minister of State for Tourism Hon Martin Mugarra to defend the event as a hub of tourism met resistance from the House. Mugarra said over 8,000 foreigner tourists have already booked tickets for the event.
Ugandans express disappointment
Ugandans on social media seemed divided on the matter but disappointment was registered by a good number. Below are some of their comments:
Comment 1: ‘Entire parliament should be arrested for economic sabotage charges’
Comment 2: ‘These are other ways people we vote show their ignorance’
Comment 3: ‘Is that acceptable and demonstrably justifiable, in a free and fair democratic society?’
Comment 4: ‘I think you are pressing wrong buttons Hon @AnitahAmong. No child goes to Nyege Nyege in the first place. You can’t be telling 18+ year olds that the constitution defines as old people what to do. Focus on improving vital areas like health, education & MPs attendance.’
Comment 5: Weuh. I am a Kenyan and had already booked. What nonsense is this.
What’s your take?
