CORRIDORS OF POWER

Jun 20, 2005

Nsibambi’s Swahili<br>Prof. Apolo Nsibambi may be accomplished in many ways but he might need a few lessons in Swahili, especially as it is mooted to be one of the official languages in the country.

Nsibambi’s Swahili
Prof. Apolo Nsibambi may be accomplished in many ways but he might need a few lessons in Swahili, especially as it is mooted to be one of the official languages in the country. Recently at a function at the Grand Imperial Hotel, after delivering his speech, he needed some documents from his briefcase to support his case. He called out to his bodyguard, and instructing him to open the briefcase in Swahili, he
said, Fungua mulango meaning “Open the door”, to the
amusement of the guests.

Museveni preaches
It is very likely that upon his retirement, president Museveni will take up preaching the gospel, but even before retirement, he has already
started preaching. He said church leaders should not only preach about God but also how to liberate themselves from poverty and dictatorship. I am a preacher but my gospel is one of liberation. When I see this audience, I can’t fail to follow in Jesus Christ’s footstep by preaching to you (bishops),” he said, while closing the 15th AMECEA plenary at Colline hotel in Mukono last week. He urged priests to copy Jesus’ example and preach the gospel that directly touches peoples’
spirit, hearts and body.

Avitus, watch out
Ndorwa East MP Avitus Tibarimbasa could have forgotten that he was voted the vice-chairperson for the social services parliamentary committee. On Wednesday, he came late and when the members asked him where he had been, Tiba, as he is fondly referred to by his colleagues, replied, “You know I am not used to these things, please I am very sorry.” But some members could not take his apology, as they were overheard saying, “no way, next time you come late, we shall withdraw our votes. Tiba, watch out.

Tumwine humbled
The usually no nonsense Lt. Gen. Elly Tumwine while presiding over the General Court Martial last week, was humbled by Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. Otafiire’s phone rang loudly during Brig. Henry Tumukunde’s bail application. Tumwine stopped writing, raised his head and saw Otafiire fidgeting with the phone. “Hope you all know what that amounts to. It is contempt of court so you should be careful.” Instead, Otafiire burst into laughter before he managed to switch off his phone. the court resumed without incident.

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