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The Office of the President has called on the public to actively participate in nominating individuals for national awards and medals, in a new initiative aimed at promoting merit-based recognition and celebrating genuine contributions to national development.
While addressing stakeholders at Kabarole District headquarters, Tonny Mulambe the Principal Assistant Secretary, of the Chancery Department at the Office of the President emphasized that all citizens are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the country. Mulambe said nomination forms can be accessed through the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC).
Hon. Saleh Kamba, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), who chaired the meeting, underscored the importance of involving the public in the nomination process. He noted that this inclusive approach would help eliminate the recurrence of medals being awarded to individuals whose impact on society is questionable.
He also urged the national awards committee to orient medal recipients on how to uphold exemplary conduct, so they continue to inspire society.
Restatuta Balinda Mboijana, the Kabarole District Secretary for Works, commended the initiative, calling it a welcome shift that enhances transparency and fairness.
In a related appeal, Auther Hakiza Nzeimana, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Kabarole, stressed the importance of record-keeping. He recommended the creation of a track record for nominated individuals and suggested setting up a local “Wall of Fame” to publicly display profiles of recognized achievers.
The Office of the President continues to roll out this initiative across other districts, to make the national awards program a more participatory and transparent process.