MPs Reject Envoy
THE parliamentary appointments committee yesterday rejected the appointment of Joseph Ocwet as an ambassador, on grounds that he is not a Ugandan.
By Richard Mutumba
THE parliamentary appointments committee yesterday rejected the appointment of Joseph Ocwet as an ambassador, on grounds that he is not a Ugandan.
A source said Ocwet was rejected because he holds a British passport and has never been to Uganda.
“This gentleman can disown Uganda in a case where he is faced to choose between his biological and legal citizenship, especially in a situation where Uganda does not recognise dual citizenship,†the source said.
Six other presidential nominees were approved for the appointment as ambassadors. The committee was chaired by Speaker Edward Ssekandi. The new ambassadors approved were Movement historical Brig. Matayo Kyaligonza, former ministers Deo Rwabita and Kweronda Ruhemba.
Others were Jacob Okello, Dr. Sisye Kiryapawo and Charles Walimbwa, a former Mbale district LC5 chairman.
Former Kampala mayoral candidate Wasswa Birigwa and former Mbarara RDC Ngoma Ngime are still waiting for their postings after being cleared months ago.
The 67-member committee will meet today to consider those nominated as heads of diplomatic missions. Ends
THE parliamentary appointments committee yesterday rejected the appointment of Joseph Ocwet as an ambassador, on grounds that he is not a Ugandan.
A source said Ocwet was rejected because he holds a British passport and has never been to Uganda.
“This gentleman can disown Uganda in a case where he is faced to choose between his biological and legal citizenship, especially in a situation where Uganda does not recognise dual citizenship,†the source said.
Six other presidential nominees were approved for the appointment as ambassadors. The committee was chaired by Speaker Edward Ssekandi. The new ambassadors approved were Movement historical Brig. Matayo Kyaligonza, former ministers Deo Rwabita and Kweronda Ruhemba.
Others were Jacob Okello, Dr. Sisye Kiryapawo and Charles Walimbwa, a former Mbale district LC5 chairman.
Former Kampala mayoral candidate Wasswa Birigwa and former Mbarara RDC Ngoma Ngime are still waiting for their postings after being cleared months ago.
The 67-member committee will meet today to consider those nominated as heads of diplomatic missions. Ends