CORRIDORS OF POWER
Dec 11, 2008
Nyombi flattered<br>- Nakasongola MP Peter Nyombi likes being flattered. he proved this to his colleagues on Wednesday. During proceedings of the select committee to investigate the conduct of the police, the MPs got into some casual talk.
Nyombi flattered
- Nakasongola MP Peter Nyombi likes being flattered. he proved this to his colleagues on Wednesday. During proceedings of the select committee to investigate the conduct of the police, the MPs got into some casual talk.
During the talk, Nyombi told his colleagues when he said in 1972 he was already working as a lawyer in the ministry of justice. This sounded unbelievable to Kibale MP Frank Tumwebaze and he said: “But you look young, you must be lying.†Nyombi responded: “Oh! I wish you could say that in my wife’s presence so that she could be convinced that I am young.†One MP commented that she was surprised that even men like to be flattered.
Legislators clash
- Though they are legislators and highly respected, female MPs sometimes behave like co-wives living under one roof. Recently, Arua woman MP Christine Bako Abia clashed with government Chief Whip Winfred Kabakumba Masiko over who is more knowledgeable on matters concerning the economy and Parliament. Abia challenged the way Kabakumba was debating on the proposal to borrow $200m from the World Bank to implement the Poverty Eradication Action Plan but before she could finish, Kabakumba rose up on a point information to assure her that she was more knowledgeable than her. But Abia couldn’t take it lying down. “I am more knowledgeable, because I was a lecturer of commerce at university,†Abia said as MPs laughed.
Naughty Zziwa
- East African MP and former Kampala Woman MP Margaret Zziwa is a “naughty†mother. During a party thrown for fellow EALA and Uganda Parliament MPs at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Tuesday, Zziwa, who was one of the hosts of the party, took the opportunity to introduce to all and sundry her teenage beautiful daughter. She told them that her daughter was still available. Just when the guests thought they had not heard her right, she emphasised: “Yes, she is still available.†Hmmmmmm!
Nakibinge’s sermon
- Prince Kassim Nakibinge speaks in parables. During a reception at his home in Kibuli after Eid al-Aduha prayers, he amused hundreds of Muslims when he told them a story about an Arab who stole someone’s tunic. The owner of the tunic reported the matter to the Khadi who ruled in favour of the thief. But after some time, the thief returned the tunic to its owner and said: “Though the Khadi gave me the tunic, it was not mine.†Nakibinge thenconcluded: “We are also waiting for someone who stole our tunic to return it.â€
- Nakasongola MP Peter Nyombi likes being flattered. he proved this to his colleagues on Wednesday. During proceedings of the select committee to investigate the conduct of the police, the MPs got into some casual talk.
During the talk, Nyombi told his colleagues when he said in 1972 he was already working as a lawyer in the ministry of justice. This sounded unbelievable to Kibale MP Frank Tumwebaze and he said: “But you look young, you must be lying.†Nyombi responded: “Oh! I wish you could say that in my wife’s presence so that she could be convinced that I am young.†One MP commented that she was surprised that even men like to be flattered.
Legislators clash
- Though they are legislators and highly respected, female MPs sometimes behave like co-wives living under one roof. Recently, Arua woman MP Christine Bako Abia clashed with government Chief Whip Winfred Kabakumba Masiko over who is more knowledgeable on matters concerning the economy and Parliament. Abia challenged the way Kabakumba was debating on the proposal to borrow $200m from the World Bank to implement the Poverty Eradication Action Plan but before she could finish, Kabakumba rose up on a point information to assure her that she was more knowledgeable than her. But Abia couldn’t take it lying down. “I am more knowledgeable, because I was a lecturer of commerce at university,†Abia said as MPs laughed.
Naughty Zziwa
- East African MP and former Kampala Woman MP Margaret Zziwa is a “naughty†mother. During a party thrown for fellow EALA and Uganda Parliament MPs at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Tuesday, Zziwa, who was one of the hosts of the party, took the opportunity to introduce to all and sundry her teenage beautiful daughter. She told them that her daughter was still available. Just when the guests thought they had not heard her right, she emphasised: “Yes, she is still available.†Hmmmmmm!
Nakibinge’s sermon
- Prince Kassim Nakibinge speaks in parables. During a reception at his home in Kibuli after Eid al-Aduha prayers, he amused hundreds of Muslims when he told them a story about an Arab who stole someone’s tunic. The owner of the tunic reported the matter to the Khadi who ruled in favour of the thief. But after some time, the thief returned the tunic to its owner and said: “Though the Khadi gave me the tunic, it was not mine.†Nakibinge thenconcluded: “We are also waiting for someone who stole our tunic to return it.â€