By Adam Nuwamanya
In the wake of recent escalations of voter unrest and political turmoil in Uganda, experts in civil matters have pointed fingers at the widespread deficiency in civic education across the nation.
William Kagaba,a senior educationist and lawer, emphasized the collective responsibility of the government, electoral commission, political parties, and other civic-related entities to address this pressing issue.
"Uganda’s electoral processes and multiparty dispensation are currently victims of misconception from the public, hate speech, unhealthy competitions which breed party mayhem," Kagaba said.
He further emphasized the government's role in the lack of civic education among the populace.
Commissioner of the Uganda Human Rights’ Commission, Crispin Kaheru, echoed the urgent need for intensive civic education among the public to alleviate the existing challenges.
"It's imperative for all related government entities to prioritize the dissemination of civic education," Kaheru stressed.
Kagaba raised concerns about the government's failure to uphold its constitutional mandate in this regard.
"What, however, is not clear, is whether all is lost for the government to embark on Civic Education among the citizens," questioned Kagaba.
This sentiment was echoed by Kagaba, who highlighted the need for immediate action to rectify the situation.
It remains to be seen whether the government will heed these calls and take concrete steps to empower its citizens with the necessary civic knowledge to foster a more stable and informed electorate.