Uganda: Councillors Decline to Swear in One By One

Manafwa/Bududa — There was drama in Manafwa and Bududa districts when the newly elected district councillors declined to be sworn in one by one saying they can't swear in English.

Some councillors were heard pleading with the presiding chief magistrate at Manafwa District headquarters to allow them swear in as groups.

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