Don't be misled into thinking that in saying what you are reading here, I am targeting Sheikh Ramathan Mubajje's post now that he has been suspended from office.

 I am neither after joining Supreme Mufti Zubair Kayongo's faction.

I am a staunch and principled catholic and I don't regret it because it's this belonging which has enabled me to meet and work with respected people such as the cardinal, bishops and priests in the Catholic Church.
 
Non-moslems should not think that I am against them but in certain cases, you have to concede defeat.

I may not be able to change my religion nor its norms but I have recognized certain principles in the Muslim culture which, I propose, should be copied and practiced by non-moslems.

Prince Metternich of Austria said in the wake of French Revolution of 1789 that; "When France sneezes Europe catches a cold," This historic statement has been rephrased to signify the importance or influence of some regions in regard to others.

But how accurate is this statement when the names of France and Europe are substituted with the names Kenya and East Africa respectively?

Kenya's importance to Uganda and indeed to other East African member countries arises not only because of its advanced manufacturing sector, but also because of its people.

It is for this reason that we need to reflect on the implications of the coming into force, this month, of the Common Market Protocol.

July 1st was an important day in this history of East Africa. It marked the commencement of the implementation of the Common Market Protocol - a process that allows the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons across the borders of the five member states.

The protocol opens up numerous opportunities that will enable Ugandans to enjoy greater freedoms.

The day might have passed without notice by many and yet it's a bold one that may change our society and our work ethics. However for us to be able to benefit from the process, we must change our attitudes so that we are not left behind by the tide that is sweeping across the region.

As I write this my heart bleeds for the loss of yet another innocent boy Kham Kakama at the hands of heartless men. My heart goes out to his parents, for as a parent, I know what an agonizing experience they are going through at the moment.

But Kakama's death is yet another challenge to the police, the judiciary and parliament to rein in on child killers.

Kakama’s demise comes at a time when Ugandans are still trying to come to terms with the sacrificial murder of Joseph Kasirye, whose alleged killer- Kato Kajubi- has his neck intact, after court let him off the hook.

The media has been awash with stories about the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund and his involvement in the financial scandals that have hit NSSF over the last few years.