In a heartfelt letter to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Kamurinde John, a 38-year-old voter and human-rights advocate from Omukibare polling station in Kyobwe Ward, has appealed for the disclosure of academic documents of parliamentary aspirants for Rushyenyi County.
Invoking the Constitution of Uganda and the Access to Information Act, Kamurinde emphasizes that withholding such information would deny voters the fundamental right to choose leaders with genuine qualifications. He stresses that transparency is essential to ensure elected officials meet the minimum educational standards set by law.
Kamurinde, a self-described “citizen, human-rights advocate, poet, public-speaker, author, and Pan-Africanist,” writes with a mix of hope and anxiety, driven by a deep love for justice and a desire for accountable leadership. He cites the words of Okot p’Bitek and Mahatma Gandhi, underscoring the importance of civic engagement and transparency.
The NEC has acknowledged receipt of the application, and the decision on disclosure is awaited with bated breath. For Kamurinde and many residents of Rushyenyi, the outcome will determine whether the voices of ordinary citizens will be heard in shaping their political destiny.
The letter
