Oil Republic,
Our Oil Our Choice is a play inspired by the troubles that have
accrued in Uganda ever since oil was discovered.
One day I was asked a question by a group that was carrying out
research about how I would want money out of oil to be spent. This
question triggered and galvanized my need to write this play.
However, problems such as people being tricked into selling their
land cheaply by powerful persons in the echelons of power and
later reselling expensively, is what hurts every responsible and
educated Ugandan. Sometimes no proper plans are put in place
to cater for the displaced and aggrieved communities. If at all any
help comes to the people, corruption ends it all on the way.
Towards the end of this play, you will find a community that is
trying to voice their concerns about how they would like the money
earned from oil to be spent. Like any responsible writer, I had to
look for people`s responses on the streets. They are represented
by a few characters in the play. What you will find are their honest
reactions.
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