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Sunday, October 7, 2012

GOVT DIRECTS RADIOS TO PLAY NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE TOP OF EVERY HOUR

TELEPHONES: 0414-348180/233961/ 345955// 254252 TELEX: 61378 OPM TELEFAX: 0414-341139 /341923 OPM In any correspondence on This subject please quote No. E0/157/01 3rd October, 2012 The Proprietor or Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer or Managing Editor …………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………….. POPULARISING THE UGANDA NATIONAL ANTHEM THROUGH THE MEDIA Chapter Two, Article 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda lists the National Anthem as one of the National Symbols. It is an obligation for all Ugandan citizens to learn and know, how to sing, and appreciate the message in our National Anthem. Our National Anthem carries very rich and patriotic messages that guide Ugandans towards performance of our duties, as citizens. As we celebrate 50 years of our independence, and look to the future, Government is enjoining the media to popularise the National Anthem as a noble social responsibility contribution by the media, towards National awareness. This is, therefore, to request that airing all the three (3) Stanzas of our National Anthem be given prominence in your media house. This should be played at the beginning of every news bulletin. For God and my Country. Mary Karooro Okurut (MP) MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE Cc: H.E. The Vice President Cc: The Rt. Hon Prime Minister Cc: All Colleague Ministers Cc: The Principal Private Secretary to H.E. the President Cc: The Secretary, Office of the President Cc: The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, POST OFFICE BUILDING KITANTE ROAD. P.O. BOX 341, KAMPALA, UGANDA TELEPHONES: 0414-348180/233961/ 345955// 254252 TELEX: 61378 OPM TELEFAX: 0414-341139 /341923 OPM In any correspondence on This subject please quote No. E0/157/01 3rd October, 2012 All Proprietors or Chief Executive Officers or Managing Editors …………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………. POPULARISING THE UGANDA NATIONAL ANTHEM THROUGH THE MEDIA Chapter Two, Article 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda lists the National Anthem as one of the National Symbols. It is an obligation for all Ugandan citizens to learn and know, how to sing, and appreciate the message in our National Anthem. Our National Anthem carries very rich and patriotic messages that guide Ugandans towards performance of our duties, as citizens. As we celebrate 50 years of our independence, and look to the future, Government is enjoining the media to popularise the National Anthem as a noble social responsibility contribution by the media, towards National awareness. This is, therefore, to request that publishing all the three (3) Stanzas of our National Anthem be given prominence. This could be done through a daily or regular prominent appearance of all the three (3) Stanzas of our National Anthem in your publication. For God and My Country. Mary Karooro Okurut (MP) MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE Cc: H.E. The Vice President Cc: The Rt. Hon Prime Minister Cc: All Colleague Ministers Cc: The Principal Private Secretary to H.E. the President Cc: The Secretary, Office of the President Cc: The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister WIMBO WA TAIFA I Eeh Uganda, Mungu imarisha Twakupa ujao wetu Kwa umoja na uhuru Tusimame imara. 2 Eeh Uganda, nchi huru Pendo juhudi twakupa Pamoja na majirani Tutaishi kwa amani. 3 Eeh Uganda, nchi itulishayo Kwa jua ardhi ya rutuba Tutalinda diama Lulu ya taji Afrika -- --

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