Prof Bukenya will make NRM roar
Mar 31, 2010
AS the NRM party national delegates’ conference closes-in, several individuals have expressed interest to serve in the party at several levels. However, I shall dwell most on the position of secretary general that has already attracted interest from several stalwarts of the party. These include: T
By Anthony Mula
AS the NRM party national delegates’ conference closes-in, several individuals have expressed interest to serve in the party at several levels. However, I shall dwell most on the position of secretary general that has already attracted interest from several stalwarts of the party. These include: Theodore Sekikubo, Prof. Elijah Mushemeza, Amama Mbabazi and Prof. Gilbert Bukenya.
Assessing from the strengths and profiles of all the prospective candidates in relation to the attributes required for a secretary general of a big party like the NRM, I am convinced that through the person of Prof. Bukenya, the party has the best person to the task.
The major responsibility of a secretary general is to mobilise, institutionalise the party and draw the party close to the people to gain people strength.
The NRM will select a secretary general between May and June 2010 to propel it in line with its vision of 2035.
Not withstanding his other attributes, Prof. Bukenya has eight unique strengths compared to his competitors, which make me believe that he is more favourable for the position.
His ability to translate the vision of the party to the local people to the expectations of the President has worn him strong support among Ugandans who have benefited from his development programmes.
In 2004, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya initiated the upland rice scheme intended to address food insecurity and income generation. The rice scheme won him acknowledgement in Parliament in 2009, and also an international award. Under the guidance of the Vice-President Bukenya, the Prosperity for All (Bonna Bagagawale) programme was formulated in 2005 and later translated into a national programme to address household poverty during the 2006 elections.
In 2009, learning from countries like Singapore and China that revived their economies through the promotion of small-scale industries, supported by the President, Bukenya started a programme to support and promote small-scale industries which might translate into a national programme to address youth unemployment.
Apart from his innovativeness, Prof. Bukenya’s charismatic character and style of leadership has made him an inspiration among the poor who form the majority of NRM’s support base. This, therefore, implies that the NRM will be destined to galvanise grassroot support.
While acknowledging the significance of Buganda in the politics of Uganda, like other political parties, the NRM looks forward to repositioning itself strategically to heal the bad relationship between it and Mengo. Because Bukenya enjoys a good relationship with Mengo establishment, his selection as secretary general will enable him rally Buganda behind NRM with a hope for greater fortunes that the future holds.
Apart from President Museveni, there is none both in the opposition and the NRM who matches the mobilisation capacity of Prof. Bukenya.
To the public, religion, politics and the public are inter-twined. One cannot live without the other or else, problems emanate. Since the independence of Uganda, the Catholic Church has never had an opportunity to enjoy the intricate corridors of state house power just as the Anglican has. In Bukenya, the Catholic Church holds a dream. If selected as secretary general, this will yield a vote of confidence for the NRM from the Catholic Church due to the fortune the position of secretary general holds for the future.
The Bible says God rewards the hardworking. In the same understanding, bosses reward their loyal and hardworking servants.
The President’s confidence in Bukenya as the longest serving Vice-President not only during the NRM Government, but in Uganda’s history, signifies the level of belief the President has in Bukenya.
The writer is an economist and national chairman, Youth Leadership for National Guidance
AS the NRM party national delegates’ conference closes-in, several individuals have expressed interest to serve in the party at several levels. However, I shall dwell most on the position of secretary general that has already attracted interest from several stalwarts of the party. These include: Theodore Sekikubo, Prof. Elijah Mushemeza, Amama Mbabazi and Prof. Gilbert Bukenya.
Assessing from the strengths and profiles of all the prospective candidates in relation to the attributes required for a secretary general of a big party like the NRM, I am convinced that through the person of Prof. Bukenya, the party has the best person to the task.
The major responsibility of a secretary general is to mobilise, institutionalise the party and draw the party close to the people to gain people strength.
The NRM will select a secretary general between May and June 2010 to propel it in line with its vision of 2035.
Not withstanding his other attributes, Prof. Bukenya has eight unique strengths compared to his competitors, which make me believe that he is more favourable for the position.
His ability to translate the vision of the party to the local people to the expectations of the President has worn him strong support among Ugandans who have benefited from his development programmes.
In 2004, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya initiated the upland rice scheme intended to address food insecurity and income generation. The rice scheme won him acknowledgement in Parliament in 2009, and also an international award. Under the guidance of the Vice-President Bukenya, the Prosperity for All (Bonna Bagagawale) programme was formulated in 2005 and later translated into a national programme to address household poverty during the 2006 elections.
In 2009, learning from countries like Singapore and China that revived their economies through the promotion of small-scale industries, supported by the President, Bukenya started a programme to support and promote small-scale industries which might translate into a national programme to address youth unemployment.
Apart from his innovativeness, Prof. Bukenya’s charismatic character and style of leadership has made him an inspiration among the poor who form the majority of NRM’s support base. This, therefore, implies that the NRM will be destined to galvanise grassroot support.
While acknowledging the significance of Buganda in the politics of Uganda, like other political parties, the NRM looks forward to repositioning itself strategically to heal the bad relationship between it and Mengo. Because Bukenya enjoys a good relationship with Mengo establishment, his selection as secretary general will enable him rally Buganda behind NRM with a hope for greater fortunes that the future holds.
Apart from President Museveni, there is none both in the opposition and the NRM who matches the mobilisation capacity of Prof. Bukenya.
To the public, religion, politics and the public are inter-twined. One cannot live without the other or else, problems emanate. Since the independence of Uganda, the Catholic Church has never had an opportunity to enjoy the intricate corridors of state house power just as the Anglican has. In Bukenya, the Catholic Church holds a dream. If selected as secretary general, this will yield a vote of confidence for the NRM from the Catholic Church due to the fortune the position of secretary general holds for the future.
The Bible says God rewards the hardworking. In the same understanding, bosses reward their loyal and hardworking servants.
The President’s confidence in Bukenya as the longest serving Vice-President not only during the NRM Government, but in Uganda’s history, signifies the level of belief the President has in Bukenya.
The writer is an economist and national chairman, Youth Leadership for National Guidance