UCU guild chief is a born leader
Apr 13, 2010
His passion for politics began in childhood from looking at his father, who is the resident district commisioner, Masaka district. Rodney Bamusede, who recently emerged victorious in the race for guild presidency at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, wants to change the face of the guild so t
By Brenda Asiimwe
His passion for politics began in childhood from looking at his father, who is the resident district commisioner, Masaka district. Rodney Bamusede, who recently emerged victorious in the race for guild presidency at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, wants to change the face of the guild so that students can regain trust in the office.
“The past cabinets have been characterised with mismanagement of guild funds and tribalism. I will make sure that all tribes are equally represented on the cabinet,†Bamusede says.
Having been a representative for residents on the university’s guild last year, he noted some potholes that he needs to fill up.
He wants to amend the school fees policy which is hostile to many students so that all are catered for.
He also wants to conduct fundraisings to increase money on the guild fund to help those unable to top up the university dues.
Why he won
Bamusede says good preparation can help one succeed. Last year, he began preparing his speech and manifesto. He backed this up with prayer.
Background
Bamusede has been a leader since Primary Five when he was the health prefect and head boy at Equator Primary School in Kasese.
He later joined Mbarara High School for O’level where he became vice-president of the debate club in Senior Two and coordinator of the Young Politicians Association.
While at St Henry’s College Kitovu for A’level, he served as the Diocesan president Masaka district and head of the Young Christians Association in school.
“I am the only child at home who is involved in politics because I always liked being with my father who used to tell me about leaders,†the 21-year-old says.
Bamusede, the second-born of four children, is born to Bayuna Kayingi and Bamusede Bwambale of Rwakingi village in Kasese. He says his father is his greatest role model. He also looks up to Barack Obama, the US president, considering his humble beginning.
He likes reading biographies and doing charity work. At the moment, he is organising with his cabinet to solicit for assistance from students to help the Bududa victims.
The third year law student plans to stand for MP, Kasese municipality in 2016.
His passion for politics began in childhood from looking at his father, who is the resident district commisioner, Masaka district. Rodney Bamusede, who recently emerged victorious in the race for guild presidency at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, wants to change the face of the guild so that students can regain trust in the office.
“The past cabinets have been characterised with mismanagement of guild funds and tribalism. I will make sure that all tribes are equally represented on the cabinet,†Bamusede says.
Having been a representative for residents on the university’s guild last year, he noted some potholes that he needs to fill up.
He wants to amend the school fees policy which is hostile to many students so that all are catered for.
He also wants to conduct fundraisings to increase money on the guild fund to help those unable to top up the university dues.
Why he won
Bamusede says good preparation can help one succeed. Last year, he began preparing his speech and manifesto. He backed this up with prayer.
Background
Bamusede has been a leader since Primary Five when he was the health prefect and head boy at Equator Primary School in Kasese.
He later joined Mbarara High School for O’level where he became vice-president of the debate club in Senior Two and coordinator of the Young Politicians Association.
While at St Henry’s College Kitovu for A’level, he served as the Diocesan president Masaka district and head of the Young Christians Association in school.
“I am the only child at home who is involved in politics because I always liked being with my father who used to tell me about leaders,†the 21-year-old says.
Bamusede, the second-born of four children, is born to Bayuna Kayingi and Bamusede Bwambale of Rwakingi village in Kasese. He says his father is his greatest role model. He also looks up to Barack Obama, the US president, considering his humble beginning.
He likes reading biographies and doing charity work. At the moment, he is organising with his cabinet to solicit for assistance from students to help the Bududa victims.
The third year law student plans to stand for MP, Kasese municipality in 2016.