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VP Bukenya at Kenya’s Independence Anniversary

H.E Prof. Gilbert Bukenya

The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Prof. Gilbert Bukenya, represented President Yoweri Museveni at celebrations to mark Kenya’s 40 th Anniversary of Independence on December, 12, 2003. In his message, President Museveni congratulated President Mwai Kibaki, the government and people of Kenya on attaining 40 years of Independence. He pointed out that “Uganda and Kenya enjoy very warm and cordial relations borne out of common experiences and aspirations shared by their people within the framework of East African Community.”

During his visit, H.E. Prof. Bukenya met Ugandans resident and working in Nairobi at Hotel Inercontinental, in the evening of December 12, 2003. The Vice President briefed the Ugandan community about the current political and economic developments in Uganda. In particular, he informed them that the Constitutional Review Commission was in the final stages of completing its work.

He also informed them that the Cabinet had submitted its proposals to the CRC. He disclosed that on the issue of term limits for the President, the considered position of the Cabinet is that the people must be involved in deciding on such a critical matter, since the Ugandan Constitution vests ultimate sovereignty in the people.

Regarding the issue of dual citizenship, he reported that the government’s proposal is to allow dual citizenship for Ugandans who so wish, but with a provision that it may be restricted for the neighbouring countries.

H.E. Prof. Bukenya also explained the current government strategy for poverty reduction through increasing household incomes. Prof. Bukenya was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. (Dr.) Margaret Bukenya and Senior officials from his office. The High Commissioner thanked the Vice President for meeting and briefing the Ugandan community and exchanging views with them

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