Daily Monitor
Thursday February 11 2021
State Minister of Lands Persis Namuganza (right) responds to the chairperson of Uganda Lands Commission, Ms Beatrice Byenkya (left), as they appeared before the Budget Committee of Parliament to answer queries over the Shs12b supplementary budget, yesterday. PHOTO | ALEX ESAGALA
Summary
Ms Byenkya wondered how the six beneficiaries were selected. She said before the list of beneficiaries is agreed upon, it is supposed to go through ULC for consensus.
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The Uganda Land Commission (ULC) chairperson yesterday clashed with the Minister of Lands, Ms Beti Kamya, before MPs after the latter presented a Shs12.1b supplementary budget to compensate six people.
But a brave face of those calling the shots – and pushing him forward. We need to believe Mr Museveni when he tells us he doesn’t want to be in power. He has had a good life – and would undoubtedly enjoy a good one if he peacefully left office.
There is no reason why after 35 years in power, at 76, one still braves the stresses and insults that come with the presidency. I am getting convinced Museveni is not as obsessed with the presidency as he is made to appear. In truth, Museveni too, needs liberation from those clearly pumping up his ego to appear he is greedy for power.