lubega charles ,MUK | kampala
wow..... she acted as an example to all those that are culprits, but they should not just step aside, whoever got, should bring back the tax payer''s money.
sewassali | ngora
In most organisations rules do exist to regulate the conduct of its members no matter how crude these rules are.The mafia are a criminal organisation who are involved in extortion,murder,drugs but their activities are exclusively carried out by men.The women(wives,daughters,sisters)are usually unaware of the mens activities because they usually have a ''front'' business like restaurant, grocery which the family assumes is what brings the bread home.Al Capone one of the biggest mafia bosses claimed to be a dealer in secondhand furniture.The man can go out and kill very brutally and then come back home and play with his kids and even the hot headed wife might tell him off and he will be as cool as a cucumber.The woman and the children are most often treated to a lavish lifestyle and it is considered ''unmanly'' for the family to want(kuyoya) and the man is not able to provide.
From all available accounts(mostly novels and films)I have never known a woman to be involved in criminal acts(except the unfotunate prostitution).The women stay at home(and out of trouble) and leave the men to do the dirty work.
Which is what makes Mastikos case unique.We all know for a fact that other people(read MEN)have done worse things.Why is she being punished so severely. Jeffery(Jaffari) Archer has a novel by the title Honour among Thieves.Is it that she broke a cardinal rule.
Me thinks instead of being ridiculed this lady should be honoured.Hitherto all these men have been a spineless bunch of thieves.Imagine a grey haired old man stealing jerrycans of fuel.What if it spills and starts a fire. Imagine a whole man going to steal pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What if you get home and the woman says it is the wrong size or the wrong colour.Do you take it back or start looking around among your women to see whom it fits or likes it(a man who goes around stealing nickers can not be a faithful husband).Then do u go back and steal another one.
Bravo Kabakumba,with you the fight against corruption(sanitised word for theft) has started those who are petitioning should ask that you be made the IGG.No thief will be safe.ALOOTING CONTINUA
agum moses | amolatar
It is unfortunate that the former lady minister of presidency was caught in action. This act is not only limited to kabakuma Musoke, but also to several top government officials. As you remember one time the former speaker now the vice president was in possession of official parliamentary car which he didn''t want to hand back. Many government assets are in the hands of private individuals who are politically placed, for examples former Uganda hotels the committee responsible in the parliament should help to investigate the ownership of these properties so that justice many not be selectively done.
Nelson Ayebale | Hoima
YOU PEOPLE WHO FIGHT KABAKUMBA,REMEMBER THAT IT IS ALSO THE SAME WAY U TO LIVE,INSTEAD OF PERFORMING UR WORK FOR UR PEOPLE,U JUST GO IN PARLIAMENT TO WASTE TIME FIGHTING UR FELLOW SEATMATE!,IF U CONTINUE LIKE THAT, WHO WILL STAY IN PARLIAMENT.MPS SHOULD NOT WASTE TIME TO FIGHT THEIR FELLOW ONES,OTHERWISE U ARE ALSO CORRUPT.
tadeo | Arua
Theft indeed, pure and simple. Mrs Masiko is not setting a sensible example to the Ugandan Women. God bless Uganda
Ronnie | kampala
THANKS BE TO GOD, How i wish that all those involved in this kind of scandal learn from her (Mbabazi and Onek). For how all is Uganda going to drawn just because of the so called greed of some few.
What''s wrong with this FDC diehard? Kabakumba is not FDC. What kind of lecture can you give about integrity for MPs who are not from your party? Must you oppose everything the ruling party does just for the sake of it? Are you settling personal issues by such a long lecture? It is boring. Give credit where it is due. Otherwise no one will take you seriously and your party will remain in loyal opposition for good. I guess you are calling these MPs a mob because of their numbers, not really what they did.
FDC diehard | Kampala
Kabakumba has resigned yes. But is that all.
The begging question for MPs is whether resignation is sufficient. For me I think those are political fights, if you ask someone to resign. If someone has integrity issues, proof must be adduced and the laws take their course. f for example she had not been an MP or minister would she have no case to answer?
I think MPs should be calling for investigation and criminal prosecution rather than asking for resignation. If he is culpable, she should be penelised, which could include incarceration sanctions, etc, and ultimately removal from the various public offices she holds.
But the kind of justice I see in the house is mob justice, which is heckling.
This means that if anyone is wrongly accused of any wrong doing, the quick solution is asking the person to resign. This mob justice puts the Hon MPs in the same category of those villagers who burn suspected thieves, sometimes only to discover it was the wrong fella.
Incidentally I dont like the lady and her husband for their being arrogant, but I think to be fair, MPs should show a difference by being objective rather than look like they have scores to settle.
Martin | Nyagatare
Thnx for the game Hon Minister. we are used to such games.
using UBC equipment is a minor issue compared to what other NRM men and women have done.
Kasim Sajjabi Nyonjo | Nyanama
I feel I am not quite done with Kabakumba. It is these vampires who have led to a chaotic Uganda with everything sub standard! Where UBC technocrats are busy giving the commercial stations a run for their money, some selfish individual takes not a bit, not for a while but the whole works and for good! When I lived in Britain 2004-5,the leader of a major party resigned under two days. What was hsi crime? Some cheecky journalist revealed that the man had had a drinking problem in the past. Although the leader was admittedly on rehabilitation and was on his way to full recovery, there was a hue and cry and the man, without much ado,threw in the towel.
Does anybody remember well the ironic ascents and descents of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown? Well I will jog your mind. Gordon Brown was in charge of Finance during Tony Blair''s tenure. The economy blossomed more than ever before and the Britsih public was ecstatic. If Gordon could make impressive gains as mere C of Ex Chequer, what if...? It started like a thought in the papers. Soon it was the talk of the day and eventually it was commonly held opinion that Tony Blair must give way for a man whose genuis was all clear to all and sundry. It did not help that Tony Blair had supported Bsuh in attacking Iraq- so to give impetus to their desired action, the public named Tony Blair "Bush''s poodle''(little tail wagging bushy puppy)They bayed for Blair ''s blood and as we know Tony Blair resigned. Of course, nature taught Gordon Brown the same lesson which is how David Cameroon, the incumbent was catapulted into that position. The point is leaders- good leaders have conscience and know they are as mortal as you and I and anybody could ascend to or descend from any position any time. To the yellow boys and girls whose trade mark is arrogance, well, Ugandans are saying enough!
Kasim Sajjabi Nyonjo | Nyanama
Aaaah, my sister Kabakumba-I guess that is it. Public anger overflowing with abandon. Many years ago, my Physics teachers rammed into Newton''s law into my head-for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. For ripping off Ugandans, we have ripped you apart-just fair you know. And a word of warning to her likes, Ugandans are watching, and we shall not sit by , as a small clique rapes motherland Uganda with insatiable lust! Bravo Ndugu Paul Kihika, Bravo patriotic Ugandans!
Kasim Sajjabi Nyonjo | Nyanama
To err is indeed human , Mrs Matsiko. To err is human! Now that the ''shit has hit the fan''in American speak, what you really need is the humility to sinecerely apologise. Not that cocky, tongue in cheek saracsm you dispelled , showing off your beautiful gums as if in triumph. The people of Uganda are sick, sick and tired of waste and sqaundering of public resources. My little nephew travels from Bugiri every other month to Mulago to get ARVs. Sometimes he goes back empty handed. Many times, he must wake up at 4 am to catch an early Taxi to Kampala, line up for the ARVs and check ups, and return to attend school. Last week, my wife went to the same Mulago-gyaneacological problem which had my entire family sacred stiff. Well, it needed money and fast-she was told. Quickly I mobilised 200 hundred dollars and her uterus was promptly vacuumed. The point here, is you should be burying your face in a tear filled hankie not sneering at us. The actions of the corrupt under President Museveni have undone what the man has done. You need to have some remorse-the spirit of a resignation is exactly that. Smiling! Isnt that just the last thing one would expect? Or are you going to tell us the usual stuff that you are sacrificing and fought for this and blah blah. Ugandans want a better life. We can only reach there through frugal spending and disciplined use of the meagre resources. For that you need to apologies to us again, and resign from your MP position as a person who is truly repentant.
Otema Jimmy | Kyoto,Japan
What a classic development & failure at the same time in Uganda....They say"the red part of the monkey can only be seen the high it climbs" and "the softness of a mattress can only be praised whenever there is someone sleeping on it" so better feel it Kabakumba...I hope the president will continue to part for good with the corrupt ones like the Toilet paper and the anus...we cannot continue to take bribes for breakfast,corruption for lunch and embezzlement for supper all served steaming hot in plates of lies..to you Kabakumba,"rain falls on everyone,but one person gets wetter than others"
Elijah Nick- Makerere | Kampala
From the beginning i told a friend of mine from Masindi that Kabakumba was not a honest fellow and would not be a good candidate to steer development even in here house! Jesus said a person who is not trust worth for a penny how do you trust her for a million. I am grateful that the president put her to a level where her dirt would be revealed more easily. President raise more of them such that their true colours can be exposed! However quiet a hyena is it will always steal the meat because it is its nature! The more the monkey climbs the tree the more it exposes it dung in the bum!
DAVIE | kampala
many of us are party boys but in the of the party and public figure princess u resign and let the other party kids work coz u thought ur over grown u can nolonger serve us better apart from stealing ur siblings essentials. lucky kabakumba
kiriggwa | kobbe jpn
SORRY, SHE MUST BE PENALISED FOR STEALING AND USING PUBLIC EQUIPMENT WITH OUT PERMITION.IF SHE WAS NAIVE ENOUGH TO THINK THAT IT BELONGED TO NRM, THEN SHE IS NOT SERIOUS.
pastor Felix Ochola | GULU
my dear don''t killed chicken and eat plates of pork because of this resignation, it is not she is not the first minister to resign in museveni''s government. as we know,Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. He is perhaps the first minister under President Museveni to have resigned. He relinquished his position as Local Government State Minister in the late 80s after a bizarre bar incident where he reportedly pointed a gun at Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa’s deceased wife, Jennifer. The incident reportedly took place at Kampala Club in the upscale Nakasero.
Mathew Rukikaire. He resigned in 1999 under pressure of plans by MPs to censure him following a parliamentary inquiry into the privatisation of the now defunct UCB. He was then the Finance State Minister in charge of privatisation.
Alhaji Kirunda Kivejinja. The year was 1999 and he stood accused of diverting 2,000 litres of fuel from Uganda Railways Corporation for a re-election campaign. When lawmakers moved to censure him over allegations of abuse of office, he did the unusual and resigned.
Waswa Ziritwawula. The year was 1989. He disagreed with plans by the National Resistance Council, which was the first post bush war legislature, to extend the tenure of President Museveni’s first administration beyond a four-year agreed term and resigned from his seat in the House.
Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho a.k.a. Salim Saleh. A brother to President Museveni, Gen. Saleh startled many when in 1998 he resigned as Presidential Adviser on grounds that Mr Suleiman Kiggundu, founder of the defunct Greenland Bank had moved to buy Uganda Commercial Bank through the back door using his name. In 2003, he also relinquished his position as Army MP in the 7th Parliament on grounds that his name had been repeatedly soiled by various corruption accusations.”
An now Princess Kabakumba Masiko
out of all those did we gain anything? it is personality not the party and remember after resigning they still come back and work as a minister!!!
am pastor Felix Ochola
Richard Wanzala | Kampala
It is good she has resigned but we need to know that she cannot be forced out of parliament unless she voluntarily offers to do so to protect her own concience! By law, parliament cannot easily throw out a member fron their seat unless a specified number of signatures from valid voters in their constituency is collected to that effect.
Judie | Mbarara
She should resign from Parliament. Ssekikubo and group, pliz help the country put pressure on that, our law makers can''t be thieves unless its one of they qualifications they need 2 enter that house. She must go..what example is that to our nation?
joegy | kampala
It is in public interest that no one stands to benefit in any way from the proceeds of corruption.A new ministry should be created to oversee all the recoveries and many many more yet to come.With decent new leaders to come irrespective of our political affliations Uganda may soon begin to move in the right direction.Thanks every one who contributed and will continue to fihgt corruption in our MotherLand.
George William Omony | Tokyo - Japan
Kabakumba, you have made unbreakable history on the following ground:- 1- The first woman MP and a mother more over to be accused of stealing public items. 2- The first princess, i think in the whole world to be accused and made to resigned because of stealing public items. By the way, in African culture the title "thief" is not suppose to be branded to mothers or women, why? Because they are the mothers of the whole nation. I think these ones are enough to see for your self, i don''t know how your Christmas is going to be, the kind of shame you have shown to your biological family in particular!!!!!!!!!!!!
lukidi | Minneapolis
Brilliant! I cannot appreciate anymore a job well done on our dishonorable x minister. We need accounts like these on every public figure to avoid going through the same process over and again. I''m a strong believer that we are where we are because of lack of any back ground reference to turn to. The devils of yesterday have evolved and became angels of today because of no trach record. But with this I know even my grand children will search and pull this up just to be on the safe side. Thank you so much The New Vision.
Rose | Kampala
I took an intense disliking for you when you muzzled MPs from putting Mbabazi to task when he ripped off Ugandans in the NSSF scam. You thought you were cleverer than all the rest of us Ugandans. You talked down to us with arrogance, haughtiness and disdain. I am SO HAPPY at your fall from grace. Maybe now you will improve your attitude. Surely, pride goes before a fall. I hope Mbabazi eventually falls even harder. And I pray that this marks the end of your political career. Go to the rubbish bin where you belong.
Rose | Kampala
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Jane, you are a disgrace to your husband and children. The excitement of being noticed by your party got to your head- you defended a thief when you were the NRM Chief whip, he rewarded you by recommending you for senior ministerial positions, you thought that now that you are under his protection you can also misuse public property with impunity- now where was he to save you when you were going down? Your poor husband, whom we have never seen you with publicly, was the only one who stood with you. What a disgrace you are to your husband! There is a Luganda saying that is pertinent to your situation- omukisa gw''embwa teguyisa mbuzi mu malagala. Mbabazi survived then. You haven''t. Next time sweetie, chart out your own track.
Akiiki Omurusura wa Kabalega | Detorit, USA
To The Bujenje people, No man can cheat God. you remeber how the elections were flawed with threats and intimidation. The Great God did not leave you. The Banyoro have a saying the " bagonz''enku banoba omusenyo wazo" . In Essence the supporter of the MP from Bujenje love the Mp more than the people they think voted for him. You ladies and gentlemen do not know how much the people hate that lady you claim the banyoro support. It’s now the turn of the local people of Bunyoro to wake up and recall her from parliament and send there the person who should have gone there to represent them. We are also looking forward to the fall the Henry Kajura whom we have wished to replace for a long time. Thank you MPs and all the other well-wishers of bunyoro. Now it’s up to the warriors of Kabalega, the first memebers of the the first resistence movement in Uganda to wake up and do the needful. All praise goes to the Lord above.
Now this is a triumph for democracy.Just yesterday morning i was chatting with my colleague at work, who is ghanian, i mean he is from ghana, and ghana is way far beyond us, about the winds of change in Africa. He is so pessimistic about Africa and he is telling me that Africans will never learn, and iam on the other hand playing the optimistic card. I am telling him that where i come from, you would never ever stand in the way of the president, that would be death. The 9th parliament is doing this back home! The main reasons why i am optimistic about my brethren in Africa and the one reason why i have not lost all hope about my brethren back home, is that, first and foremost we as Africans have suffered so much than any one in any other continent,we are underestimated,we are ignorant, we are backward, we are poor, uneducated and afflicted with all sorts of diseases! People are tired and are yearning for change. When we compare the African wealth, in terms of natural resources, we are way high above any other continent. Why are we ignorant, poor, ill, and underestimated that way? The one common factor and the African problem, is first and foremost, leaders who cling to power for so long and think that they are indespensable and god sent. They thrive on ignorance of the people. They thrive on the ignorance of greedy people, who only look at life as if it only has to do with their immediate family, relatives, tribes men etc etc. Secondly to all those who think that i am muganda,mukiga, munyankole, i am different and therefore i deserve more!
What i can say is that we live in a global village, the world has changed, my name is kiggwe and and i am a muganda with a mutoro mother, Kabarole. My first sweet heart was a girl from Ankole called Ahebwe, we drifted, and i ended up with Dawn from Mbale who is the mother of my first daughter. I actually had had a good shag with a girl from the North, who i really adored. My point is that politics for once must sieze to be based along where we come from, because we are all one. Politics should be based on what you have to offer, and if have nothing to offer any more get the f out of power. Let others take development further from where you stopped. Dont manipulate people your excellency.
Darlene | Kampala
Kabakumba, it is still arrogant of you to claim that you are resigning to make way for "a smooth consideration." I mean this is a rocky affair that has rocked the cabinet and the parliament. How would it be ''smooth''? Have you not yet come to terms with the seriousness of the whole saga? When I saw that fake smile on your face when all your supporters were sad, the smile looked really clumsy. You have to apologize to Ugandans.
yunus | oxford
Haha,mrs kabakumba, your''e a disgrace not only to ugandans but also to the entire democratic principles.Thefty of UBC TRANSMITER.this is a pure criminal offence and misuse of public office.Resignation is not enough LUZIRA PRISON.parliment should not at any time allow such people back in house. masindi should get second runner up now into parliament as there new mp or elections again with that lady out.we need to see both rule of law and morals upheld,she needs to go with'' abig bang......''.shame.....shame.and she was laughing in front of the camera''s.she needs to be agood example to the rest in both public and private sectors.never go close to the parliament l guess those mps reject her now.speaker kadaga thats youre job let wait if it doesnt happen you will be judged as a lazy speaker.
| Kampala
Kabakumba it is better to become a born-again Christian. For what will it profit a man/woman to gain the whole world but lose his soul? No extortioner will enter the kingdom of God, no liar, no thief, no unbeliever, the list is long, will enter the kingdom of God. The government and its property also belongs to the people and therefore, the govt belongs to God. The government will be upon His shoulders, the shoulders of the Lord. So don''t help yourself to government equipment or property unlawfully and then believe that it is not a crime or a sin. Indeed it is a sin to misuse government property. Humble yourself because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Promotion comes from God, who is also able to demote as he has done to you. Kabakumba you should not have put your trust in the president. The president is only God''s servant and does not own the government. So repent to God because He forgives all sins when you confess. When you are in Christ a ministerial position does not matter. But when you are in Christ you cannot steal even if you are a minister. Start by ploughing some of your money into the kingdom of God, looking after the poor, help in building churches, looking after orphans and the Lord will reward you in other ways.
kyasi | Mbale
This is the best new year and christmas gift you have given to your party and people of Uganda. It is also important to note the indignities some of us have gone throughout our life during this regime. you have been compared to your predecessor who didn''t do what it is claimed you did. this makes people lose confidence. others take serious note. always remember every dog has its day.
Please next time behave and live like a princess. regards
kyasi | Mbale
This is the best new year and christmas gift you have given to your party and people of Uganda. It is also important to note the indignities some of us have gone throughout our life during this regime. you have been compared to your predecessor who didn''t do what it is claimed you did. this makes people lose confidence. others take serious note. always remember every do has its day.
regards.
ayiga twalib manisur | khartoum sudan
you are even smiling shamelessly before the camera for who? maybe for your afandelet me ask you, has there remained anything woman in you as far as african traditional society is concerned or that is how banyoro women are? i wanted one but now i have to study the situation because in my lugbara tribe she may not fit
ayiga twalib manisur | khartoum sudan
i dont feel remorseful or saddened by your resignation infact it makes me happy i only pity your children for obviously ugandans are now very they are products of a thief therefore are thieves themselves, its just like chickhen coming home to roost never make me sad, keep ur habit up next we will lynch you
ayiga twalib manisur | khartoum sudan
former vc bukenya tested the state correction facility or others call it university of understanding, hon Godi akbar is there and many other are there. could you honourably take your self there for correction or upgrading to enrich your cv please madam kabakumba
Charles | Kigali
My concern is why did she stay this long? Why did the President even entertain the 1200 supporters'' petition to save the thief? The other women thieves - Karoro who was cajoling UBC to remove transmitters set up by President Amin and Obote, and Margaret Muhanga should be in the dock too. Mr President, please clean the house before it collapses on you.
Caleb Bahikaho | Rukungiri/ Kigezi
Oh Bambe Kabaku this is not the end of life. Its good your are still young its good experience for you. although you have passed through this but they are others to come. Stay calm my friend.
ayiga twalib manisur | khartoum sudan
if you pass by our house then i will to ensure that everything is hidden because who knows my spoon may disappear or my wife,s expensive G sringe that i bought for her, shame on you shame on you, you have entered history records on abad note i wonder how your can raise there heads in public and say mama
Atwok | Kampala
Thank you all MPs who have pumped sense into the cabinet and the NRM corcas that in turn made Kabakumba to ''resign''. I passed through the hands of Afande Henry Masiko in Kyankwanzi and I once saw him drive a very old car in Bugolobi - he is a clean character! Afande divorce her! We the votes of Bujenje are preparing a petition to recall her from the Parliament. We can''t be represented by a thief!!
okwakol samson | makerere university
Its good that the minister resigned, but what happens to the equipment in her possession, king fm should be closed for good also and its equipment used to a government owned station in places like kapchorwa or any other with communication hardships.
bwambale samuel | Fort portal
it so shamfull if kabakumba was found guilty of this case,she has to apologize to all NRM supporters and be put to justice what a shame to this big movement lady, i still want her to be given time to express this matter to Ugandans could be she is innocent
TERMAN | Kampala
Hon. Kabakumba u will rise again.Please remain a real committed cadre of NRM.I can see the hunters soon becoming the hunted. God bless u.
KOMAKECH ALEX ONEK | KITGUM
Analyst would ask and question the authenticity of Kabakumba''s resigntion,was it at will or beacuse of the preassure mounted on her by fellow MPS and ugandans? why this time when MPs supported her censure and has risen to 149. Only 135 signatures are needed? and dear country men the rate at which the signators were collected was so fast that the minister had nothing to do other than camaflaging just like she did today,any way you still have many to pay since resignation only is not very appropriate to punish corrupt people.
when the burnung bush fire gets hotter,even chamileon will increase its speed.
MPs congruslation the people u are leading are feeling the impact of your leadership.i also advice you to resign as the MP because you are re-branded as a thief which when u are walking people will be very suspecious .kindly resign as the minister
John Thawite | Kasese
Well done sister Matsiko. You have done us NRM cadres and your dear family and; indeed, your office, proud. That is real patriotism. Our leaders must learn not only to talk about integrity but also accept to walk the talk
Tom Sad | Hamburg
I do think that president Museveni is the cause of both leadership and moral decay in Uganda.As Ugandans have witnessed,most of the NRM-die-hards who are trusted and close to Museveni have been implicated in numerous financial scandles.
And surprisingly,the president in many cases, has come out to defend these thugs.
May be the parliament should think of a vote of no confidence against the president before the national coffers are emptied.
Ernest Bagambe | Kampala
That is phase one, after investigations are completed, she should be taken to court like any other thief, tried and if guilty should be convicted like other thieves. Resignation is not the punishment for thieves otherwise thieves who are not Ministers would be let free upon conviction.
Denis | Gulu
Am proud of Princess Hon. Kabakumba for accepting to resign. U have my respect for showing Ugandan that you are not proud of what happens. Trust me let justice take it course and you will rise up again.
nesterious | kampala
is kabakumba going to jail? is she going to pay the charges for the tym she has used the equipment? can she pay for the damages to people who bought TVs only to watch the then UTV and they were instead watching stars on their TV sets and have since then hated UBC because of poor signals? is she paying for the failure of reach of information to the target ugandans during the time when UBC used to be useless because of her thiefing character? resignation is not enough for you Kabakumba, gone are the days when public servants would be totally held accountable. on top of undisclosed salary for a minister, you go a head to steal government property??? you even embarrass your boss that appointed you. this is Uganda a nation but not personal company for kabakumba and colleagues.
moses | kampala
Wow, this noisy woman has finally fallen. She fought CBS thinking her radio could take ground. God loves Buganda and His hand is out to bring justice to all the blood and tears Buganda''s children have shed at the expense of arrogant fellows...Bye bye Masiko
medie atwooki | cairo
its good by now Kabakumba to be behind to top univeristy ov understanding ie Luzira and be charged like any other uganda... shamless old woman
Freakeconomist | Kotido
Next step is for police to take her to court for the crimes. The budern will be on her to prove that she insnt guilty. Resigning isnt enough. I know many people are happy she resigned but that doesnt absolve her from the crimes she committed.The Anti-Corruption court would be best as she was involved in corrupt use of public property for private benefits. Theft may be a light offence for such arrogant lady, I hear princess(sic)
Darlene | Kampala
Kabakumba it is good that you resigned. Now prepare your legal team. You were about to endanger even your spouse''s military career which requires a lot of discipline and accountability. I hope you did not involve your spouse in that shoddy business otherwise he too will be in trouble when the full investigations are completed. Kabakumba as a woman you should not have done the usual things male politicians do. You should have cared for the poor women and their families to uplift their living standards rather than shooting to the top at their expense after soliciting their votes. What did you do for the poor in your constituency apart from amassing a personal fortune through dubious means?
don | oslo
thanks for your courage both in using govt property and now deciding to resign. one hopes people like, hons mary karooro and margeret muhangi too, who, engaged in dubious transactions of buying and sellin ubc''s land can be brought to books. enough is enough.
kizito | Vienna
this is the best end of year gigf that i can get from anyone!!! for the first time parliament has has a say!!! a strong one at that.
bravo
| Kampala
The current NRM is full of opportunists and that is why their actions betray them. I was in the same office with a woman who really ridiculed the attempts of Museveni at leadership in the earlier days even though some of us were open supporters. This was because they were either UPC diehards or DPs. However when things changed these were the same people clamouring for positions of top leadership, pretending to be more NRM than anyone else. No wonder their filthy deeds are betraying them and it means they don''t what NRM is really about. For them it is a movement that when you join even from the wayside you make lots of money. There are many of these people now speaking for NRM and we seem them daily making the most noise. But if one is to check their deeds it is not comensurate with the intentions of the ruling party. NRM is now full of opportunists who came in with all their greed. We see them all around and sometimes they avoid eye contact. The fallen one is just but one of them betrayed by the concealed deeds and intentions.
Esther Joan | Arua
Kabakumba should resign from parliament as well. Kampala Central MP Hon Nsereko has clearly made known his fears of Kabakumba''s stealing habits (his phone is no longer safe in her presence!). The best she can do is go to the nearest Church, confess and be born-again.
Tumusiime Bruno | Ibanda
She had even delayed.She should have done it a week before.She has taught other like Amama Mbabazi and Onek alesson.This is what it as supposed to be done by patriotic people.Iam very happy and hope most Ugandans are happy too
Bishanga Paul | Kabale
Ugandans are called upon to thank God who permitted His Holy Spirit to let Kabakumba Masiko to resign after realizing that she stole the Transmitter of UBC.What should be next is Amama Mbabazi,Onek,Kutesa and others let them resign and Uganda starts a new chapter.
evans | beijing,china
she has done the best to respect everyone but scrutiny should be extended to all government workers mostly long serving mp's and ministers.they own public property
jackson biraro | kampala
quite ashaming indeed but let me hope justice will be applied
sam buwemb | kla
yes its time show those who still public funds like the kabakumbas of this uganda
she should ve gone long time ago but because she is very arrogant.For God And Our Country Uganda.
ASHABA TIMOTHY | KAMPALA
Finally, looks like the gang of four i.e nsereko,sekikubo,kyamadidi and karuhanga have got their first victim. but they should remember they presenterd fake documents concerning oil. some of us have ever seen those documents before i think you woke up to realise their is corruption. but for matsiko political responsibility comes at a cost. hop u bounce back in jail for using our money to promote a dying government. not suprised that sevo could not save you, you people are ashaming the man yet his leaving.
peter | kampal
the president should think of resigning for covering other thieves like amama and himself
tumwesigye | kampala
well bibaawo, i thank kabakumba for realising her mistake thou it was 2 late. anyway she has ashamed womanhood and Bunyoro too.
Ssebandeke | Kampala
God is great. Even the toughest can resign,using public property for private is un acceptable. This should be a lesson to Hon. Mbabazi and his colleagues...time is now for them to resign.
pastor mark malinga | kampala
am 100% humbled to hear the resignation of madam kabakumba masiko. she deserves to be respected.i salute you. you are my hero am praying for her and am optimistic that she is capable of reorganizing her self for a better tomorrow. am sorry that she has gone through such incidents but i know she will stabilize more than expected. i love kabakumba because she has demonstrated maturity. pastor mark Malina lecturer arcc
Betty Nalubega | Kalisizo
I strongly object to the inclusion of Mary Karooro Okurut as one the "yellow girls " . She may a die-hard NRM supporter now , but when I was in Makerere and museveni was in the bush , Mary Okurut was a UPC supporter who was one of those who organized UPC students to attend UPC rallies or travel to Bushenyi on "heros day " . People like that don't lose a leg for any party or anyone
Samson Bukenya | Kampala
Noo this is not a shame, what kabakumba has done is a sign of respect to herself and to the people she serves
China | kampala
Giving up doesn''t always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go. Everybody knows very well that she is innocent...lets not rush to judge her. Police will solve this puzzle soon. Long Live Hon. Kabakumba
Walter Akwat | Kampala
It had to take an open case of theft for NRM to realise the rot in the party, and ''sacrifice'' one of its embattled functionaries muddied by corruption. The NRM must learn to serve the interest of the nation above party if we are to rid our beloved nation of the cancer of corruption (and now theft). For now, kuddus to the party for finally correctly reading the bitterness in the countryside and voting to let Kabakumba go.
Harriet | Mbarara
Well Kabakuba its painfull but u deserved it.
Samson Bukenya | Kampala
Noo this is not a shame, what kabakumba has done is a sign of respect to herself and to the people she serves
v Mubangizi | kampala
She was a minister not by chance but by facts.
Moses Okello | kampala
Glory be to God. finally the thief has resigned. Rebel MPs and opposition MPs oyeeee. one by one makes a bundle. more big fish are yet to be hooked out.
kovilovo2011 | Belgrade
WOW This is a start,once a thief always a thief. I have no pity for such people who think the government coffers are their money purses.With all the monies you earn and steal did you really need the UBC mast oh I forget it was for her politicking now you are a gone case.
In my country a politician can not do business and hold a government position doesn''t Kuteesa and his ENHAS or the airport not a conflict of interest?? Onek you will have to vomit that bribe he has the only hotel in Gulu with very modern lift uuuuummm citizens compile the list of these ill gotten riches time will come when they will have to answer.Your account overseas you should know are useless once you are out of power Mobutu ,Abacha.Gadaffi.Haile Selasie account were all frozen !!
Bonny | Lira
Bonny/Lira
One by one the non patriotic of the pearl of Africa will go unceremoniously like the georgious princes. Can you imagine the shame she has bestowed on the royal family, moreover a woman. She had better left such acts to those arrogant countable men who thinks they are untouchable and immortal.
Charlie | Kampala
I like her husband very much. I went through his hands while at Kyankwanzi...he is so down to earth....i wish them well....let them know it is not the end of the world.
Fred | Arua
Dear Kabakumba, had you always been mindful of the trust bestowed upon you by the president and people of Uganda, you wouldn't be in the situation you are in today. You have miserably let Ugandans, especially women, down. Your fellow MPs now mistrust you, how will you interact with them without being shamed (lynched!!!!!God forbid)? Vacate parliament for Luzira where you rightly belong to now.
John Musisi | MUK
Ideally, the whole lot should resign. It is about time all these guys who have pocketed millions of dollars in shady oil/land deals (Shimoni, Temangalo etc) and those who have been "donating" taxpayers' money to the Kananathans and Basajjabalabas (and of course getting it back thru the back door)to be shown the door. Consider the chaps who paid out billions for the national IDs but only 400 cards have been produced!!! And they are asking for more money!!!! They take Ugandans for morons!!! Imagine, they are saying all the cards will be ready by 2013!!! Guys, producing an ID is not like making a space craft!!! I think we have had enough of this claptalk.
Sam | Kigali
So can she now go ahead and pay we the tax payers the unpaid taxes for using public property.
Bernard | Kampala
well,Kabakumba i know its painful, i feel sorry for you....but that is what you had to do.i would have felt sory for you if you had apoligised earlier for the wrong doing,resigning under presure is not good enough.its abig shame to the ur people, and your family..that you could STEAL apublic thing you were ment to gurd!!!so bad.
Sorry Pricess. i never knew that such thing would happen to you. Dont worry we are still your supporters and we shall always be there for you.
ama | JJA
SHE EVEN ROBBED VOTES IN ORDER TO GET TO PARLIAMENT ,ASK ANY ONE FROM BUNYORO ,THEY WILL TELL YOU SO
hussein kateza | malaba
Ijust wish if such an act can also be done by otherslike Amama and group,then we shall be a step ahead in curbing down corruption.Idont think it was her wish to resign as early as now but due to mounted preesure ,she has done it.So i thank all sources of pressure leading to masikos resigination to hunt down for more that we can live in a clean uganda.
mugabi | joseph
these thugs will soon be all smoked out! am not sure they are stronger than Gaddafi was.
Ugandans waited for this decision long before and here it has come given that there was even a censure motion being lined up in Parliament,its wise ti give way once your name has been spotted in a BAD deal as a public servant. Congs Hon Masiko and wish u all the best.
Mary | Lira
At least she resigned and acknowledged her mistakes. She''s a true lady.Could all those male ministers accused of corruption also resign and proper investigations take place on them without hiding behind their ministerial offices like cowards.Be mature. Resigning is part of politics.
Samuel Wamala | Kampala
Very sorry that she is ruining her political life so early.She should carry her cross.Public utilities are not for personal benefit.It was wise and honourable for her to move out lest she would face the wrath of the already aggreaved Ugandans.No mercy this time.
jackson | soroti
of course,Kabakumba''s resigtion is a surprise if not because of pressure from
the yellow party and our cabinet!
Ed | kampala
This I great, and its achievment for this coutry, how i wish others could take the example! ;)
innocent | Mbarara
Its always good to confess however much it is done indirectly, God will forgive
Mukasa Henry | Kampala
Does Parliament accomodate thieves?? What else is Nsombabyuma(aka Kabakumba) doing in Parliament?? There''s no need for you to remain in Parliament.Resign now.
dannie | kampala
better nd generous we still love u matsiko
Johnson Were | kampala
I am actually more hurt that she remains an MP for people who fighting thefty deep in the rural areas.
She had ashamed them more by refusing to resign now forced to resighnthe censure should go on and even find away of her loosing the mp seat.That thefty being confused with corruption was seen by even my grand mam aged 75yrs who told me if this is the NRM U have been praising for dont bring bring me your Sugar.Let me die of hunger but remain holly to God
Tusiime osward | Kampala
well done kabakumba- waiting for others accused
George | kampala
Kabakumba''s resigation was not fair.sincerely this parliament is full of political langos. God forbid we will see.
Angelo | EU
You have done the only honorable thing, which is to resign. I feel that now we are embarking on a domino effect against corruption.
james wanambwa | kampala
Great standoff and great move made by the honorable minister to step down this is a more mature step taken in the interest of all crying citizens and the remaining Ugandans in and outside parliament, outside their others should learn a lession from what Hon masiko has done fighting for ‘’Kabakumba said she has decided to step down to show a sign of political responsibility’’ honorable members of parliament lets walk the talk and Uganda will be a better place to stay.
mukama nkuutu | Leiden
ita not a shem to the nrm but its shem to herself, sorry for her.