#saynotoviolence

One privillenge Banyarwanda in Uganda have is a clear traceable root. Rwanda. Even more privilleged that the laws of Rwanda are very open to welcoming any person of Rwandan origin getting Rwandan Citizenship. Just like it is for Jews from all over the world getting Israeli citizenship. All Banyarwanda all over the world have a relative or two in Rwanda. Personally, I am a Munyarwanda, my great, grand father who was a warrior in the King’s army (Umugaba w'ingabo z'umwami) was exiled to Mpororo by the Belgian army in 1916. We have since lived in Uganda. However, we never lost touch with our relatives in Rwanda. The same applies to Banyarwanda that moved to Uganda in the 1920s, 1950s and 1990s. @ReachDrMuganga is just like me, @FrankGashumba, and many Ugandan Banyarwanda. We all have roots and relatives in Rwanda despite our different nationalities. On top of that, Rwandans and Rwanda itself never lose touch with people who have roots from her. In case, of any milestone, Rwanda always celebrates them. Or even offers them a chance to serve the country, just like it invited Vipers Fc and Uganda cranes player Milton Kalisa a chance to play for the Rwandan national football team though he chose to represent Uganda. Recently, Stromae (in the first picture below), singer for the famous tiktok song “Ou tai papa ou tai”, whose father is from Rwanda has always been in the Rwandan news. Just like Stromae, @ReachDrMuganga hit the Rwandan headlines when he won the Canadian award. Being raised a Munyarwanda in Uganda, you have to make peace with the reality that you will be discriminated because of your tribe. It is one thing I have grown up experiencing and most Banyarwanda will attest to that experience. Having roots from Rwanda and being Rwandan are two different things. Born and raised in this beautiful country Uganda, your mind and belonging is accustomed to it. Even though we do not have specific ancestral land in Uganda, consititutionally we are citizens of this country. Uganda is our home and we will never feel at home anywhere else. By our tribe, We do not influence any executive, financial, military, legislative or judicial decisions in Uganda. Neither do we get any special treatment or need it. Infact, any Munyarwanda that occupies any position of influence in government or the business sector, occupies it on merit. We are raised with one guiding principle “in a land where you are segregated, hardwork or being valuable are your only safe ground”. Without it, you have no land to stand on. It is for this reason, that many poor Banyarwanda who are facing the burden of poverty, choose to disregard their tribe and call themselves Banyankole or any other tribe other than their own. Others do it out of fear of being discriminated or denied opportunities because of being Banyarwanda. However, there are the likes of us who wear the badge of our tribe despite any mistreatment or discrimination. Not because we think we are special, no, we are not- but because it is who we are. Even with a sword on our necks, no amount of denial can change who we are. Our role in progressing Uganda is as patriotic as that of any Ugandan from other indigenous tribes. We suffer the same problems like any other Ugandans. I have come to terms with the fact that in this country I call my own, I have to prove my citizenship to every Tom, Dick and Hurry and also take blame for the mistakes of some people in government who are called Banyarwanda yet they are not. But cover their faces and laugh because their sins have to be blamed on another tribe. A tribe they themselves segregate. I have deep love for H.E President Museveni, he purely understands the role Banyarwanda and other tribes played in the success of the NRA revolution. If a Munyakole or a Muhima thinks they are special because the head of state comes from their tribe, they need to see beyond their myopia and remember Iddi Amin’s Nubian state research bureau boys and where they are now.

@KalakiBrian Banyarwanda who qualify to be citizens by registration or naturalisation want to be considered as citizens by birth coz they were born in Uganda, and the line between those who are citizens by birth and those who qualify for registration and naturalisation, is blurred.

One privillenge Banyarwanda in Uganda have is a clear traceable root. Rwanda. Even more privilleged that the laws of Rwanda are very open to welcoming any person of Rwandan origin getting Rwandan Citizenship. Just like it is for Jews from all over the world getting Israeli citizenship. All Banyarwanda all over the world have a relative or two in Rwanda. Personally, I am a Munyarwanda, my great, grand father who was a warrior in the King’s army (Umugaba w'ingabo z'umwami) was exiled to Mpororo by the Belgian army in 1916. We have since lived in Uganda. However, we never lost touch with our relatives in Rwanda. The same applies to Banyarwanda that moved to Uganda in the 1920s, 1950s and 1990s. @ReachDrMuganga is just like me, @FrankGashumba, and many Ugandan Banyarwanda. We all have roots and relatives in Rwanda despite our different nationalities. On top of that, Rwandans and Rwanda itself never lose touch with people who have roots from her. In case, of any milestone, Rwanda always celebrates them. Or even offers them a chance to serve the country, just like it invited Vipers Fc and Uganda cranes player Milton Kalisa a chance to play for the Rwandan national football team though he chose to represent Uganda. Recently, Stromae (in the first picture below), singer for the famous tiktok song “Ou tai papa ou tai”, whose father is from Rwanda has always been in the Rwandan news. Just like Stromae, @ReachDrMuganga hit the Rwandan headlines when he won the Canadian award. Being raised a Munyarwanda in Uganda, you have to make peace with the reality that you will be discriminated because of your tribe. It is one thing I have grown up experiencing and most Banyarwanda will attest to that experience. Having roots from Rwanda and being Rwandan are two different things. Born and raised in this beautiful country Uganda, your mind and belonging is accustomed to it. Even though we do not have specific ancestral land in Uganda, consititutionally we are citizens of this country. Uganda is our home and we will never feel at home anywhere else. By our tribe, We do not influence any executive, financial, military, legislative or judicial decisions in Uganda. Neither do we get any special treatment or need it. Infact, any Munyarwanda that occupies any position of influence in government or the business sector, occupies it on merit. We are raised with one guiding principle “in a land where you are segregated, hardwork or being valuable are your only safe ground”. Without it, you have no land to stand on. It is for this reason, that many poor Banyarwanda who are facing the burden of poverty, choose to disregard their tribe and call themselves Banyankole or any other tribe other than their own. Others do it out of fear of being discriminated or denied opportunities because of being Banyarwanda. However, there are the likes of us who wear the badge of our tribe despite any mistreatment or discrimination. Not because we think we are special, no, we are not- but because it is who we are. Even with a sword on our necks, no amount of denial can change who we are. Our role in progressing Uganda is as patriotic as that of any Ugandan from other indigenous tribes. We suffer the same problems like any other Ugandans. I have come to terms with the fact that in this country I call my own, I have to prove my citizenship to every Tom, Dick and Hurry and also take blame for the mistakes of some people in government who are called Banyarwanda yet they are not. But cover their faces and laugh because their sins have to be blamed on another tribe. A tribe they themselves segregate. I have deep love for H.E President Museveni, he purely understands the role Banyarwanda and other tribes played in the success of the NRA revolution. If a Munyakole or a Muhima thinks they are special because the head of state comes from their tribe, they need to see beyond their myopia and remember Iddi Amin’s Nubian state research bureau boys and where they are now.

@nikita_helene No it isn't. I am sure you hold dual citizenship, I would be the first to cheer for you if you were appointed to any sensitive office in this country because I believe you have the country at heart. Your harsh criticism is because you believe we can do better.

@kirya_ug You are trying to twist everything. Those people, including Muganga, whom you are calling “outsiders,” were born in Uganda, raised on that soil, and educated there,they love Uganda Let’s stop the xenophobia. Judge them by the results they deliver for Uganda, not by the origins...

@kirya_ug Read & do some research before you post . Rwandans as long as you work , you perform well We don’t care about your origins You can read here👇👇

@sdkafeero Mbu Godfrey Binaisa was signing Proforma Invoices at State House. TIME!

@RichardMbayo See! He is a citizen by registration and not by birth. Only possible citizens by birth give birth to citizens by birth in Uganda.

@T_E_F_L_O_N I agree 💯. We also celebrated that a Ugandan was president in Seychelles, a Mayor in New York but people keep changing goal posts on matters citizenship. So sad that this some intra discrimination exists. I'm sure the good professor has a tough skin to serve well

Man, Ugandans can be that jealous. They will lose, He will serve, even at his inception at VU, He was criticiszed, it's not about Canda / Uganda Citizenship, NO, it's because He is a munyarwanda of Uganda, that's why. Nothing else, we shall overcome, Congratulations @ReachDrMuganga in advance. We shall mark those who are against the CIC's decision, let them dare.

@Ruharabu I was talking about those who can prove it. You've brought a whole different argument. Thank you.

@ApolloWangalwa @adoniaayebare @ReachDrMuganga Yes I agree, however, there has been an ongoing disatisfaction from the Abavandimwe in particular. There has to be an environment that's considered fair for all citizens. So thag even when one of them is denied a Passport its not considered witch hunt.