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They argued that despite their forefathers contributing towards Uganda’s independence, the majority of Banyarwanda born and raised in Uganda face segregation. There are over 11 million Banyarwanda Community as a tribe in Uganda.
Their concerns;
“Members of our tribe are being denied access to the national identity cards and passports. Which is one of the most important document every Ugandan should and must have. Unlike our fellow Ugandans, they are locking our tribe systematically out of the economy and public service of the country. Some of us cannot get phone SIM cards, open bank accounts, acquire loans or even exercise our patriotic duty to join the police or armed forces,” Lawrence Muganda.
“Our research shows that 80% of our young people who have at one point applied for passports to be able to travel and seek jobs abroad go for treatment or for business have been denied access, despite being citizens of Uganda,” he added.
Muganda further said, “We dream of Uganda where our children, grandchildren and their grandchildren will live peacefully. Free from self-stigma, segregation and demonisation by their fellow Ugandans,”
This demand was made at the media press conference held at Serena Hotel Kampala today.
The Council for Abavandimwe is an independent not for profit and non-partisan organisation. Its mission is to protect the rights of Banyarwanda born and raised in Uganda. Preserving their culture and promoting their economic empowerment.
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