Sylvia Nankya
Seated alone sipping a cup of African tea, Sebaggala’s phone was ringing off the hook with callers congratulating him on his new appointment. His response to them was, “God is great”.
When asked how he felt after the appointment, Sebaggala said it was a normal feeling but was rather excited that he had been given an opportunity to serve Uganda in a different capacity.
“I am not surprised that I am there, because every time you sow you have to reap. I am a politician who plans, not a gambler,” a beaming Sebaggala said
Sebaggala is, however, more excited about the appointment as a minister without portfolio, saying he wouldn’t want to be confined to one office throughout the term.
He explained that having been on President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign trail, he was well acquainted with the commitments outlined in his manifesto and the appointment would enable him to visit all departments to ensure that they are implemented.
Sebaggala is positive that he would go through the vetting process by the appointments committee.
“The committee is not a hurdle. The most important thing is that you have been appointed by the President and secondly all members on this committee are friendly forces,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bukoto Central MP Haji Muyanja Mbabaali, on whom the President bestowed the office of state minister for investment was equally in a jovial mood.
Sunday Vision found him at his home in Muyenga with family members, who included his daughter and two brothers who were present to share the excitement.
He told Sunday Vision that although the appointment came as a surprise, it was a befitting status which would give him the opportunity to accomplish his mission of fighting poverty, unemployment and improving the status of local investors who have been marginalised over the years at the expense of foreign investors.
Published in : Sunday Vision, 29th May, 2011
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