Inside the Closed-Door Vetting That Brought Down Muganga’s Ministerial Bid
Published: Jun 4, 2026 |
Category: Business |
Region: Uganda | Source: ChimpReports
Several MPs argued that the committee could not rely on assurances alone, particularly given that the Internal Affairs docket oversees citizenship, immigration, passports and national identification.
What began as a routine ministerial vetting quickly turned into one of the most dramatic sessions before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, ultimately ending with the rejection of Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s nomination as Minister of State for Internal Affairs.
By the time Muganga walked into the committee room, much of the groundwork had already been laid.
Days earlier, Parliament had written to the Ministry of Internal Affairs seeking verification of the citizenship status of all ministerial nominees, a standard due diligence exercise that would prove decisive.
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