Corridors of Power
Mar 31, 2010
<b>Kassami’s defence </b><br>If you thought being a permanent secretary in the ministry of finance was such a big job, Rwemiyaga MP Theodore Sekikubo thinks otherwise. Recently, the finance permanent secretary, Chris Kassami, found himself defending his ‘manhood’ before the public accounts co
Kassami’s defence
If you thought being a permanent secretary in the ministry of finance was such a big job, Rwemiyaga MP Theodore Sekikubo thinks otherwise. Recently, the finance permanent secretary, Chris Kassami, found himself defending his ‘manhood’ before the public accounts committee. After endless struggles to explain to the MPs why sh8.5b meant for Chogm was diverted to fund the construction of the Northern Bypass, Sekikubo told Kassami to handle issues like a man. Kassami responded: “I am a man, you can’t challenge my manhood.†This threw the MPs and journalists into uncontrollable laughter until the committee chairman called the committee to order.
Abia’s analysis
Arua Woman MP Christine Abia knows who is responsible for the low funds meant for maternal health across Africa and the lack of medicine in our hospitals. She blamed this on what she called “Deficiency in the First Bedrooms of Africaâ€. “We know who decides on the budgets. Let the First Ladies carry out good bedroom dynamics, so that we get money for our mothers,†she said sending the whole Parliament into roaring laughter. The First Lady, Janet Museveni, had just presented a paper before Parliament on breast and cervical cancer. The President chairs the cabinet which decides on how much each ministry gets in the budget.
Malinga’s dilemma
Health minister Stephen Malinga is a frustrated man. This is because he has discovered that he cannot make certain commands even if they are for the good of the people. Explaining the causes of cervical cancer, the minister said having many multiple sexual partners puts one at a great risk. He said: “I would have commanded that there should be no sex but I know I can’t.†This sent MPs into murmurs.
New hairstyle
Minister Masiko Kabakumba’s new hairstyle has attracted attention in Parliament. While Parliament was debating the cause of the fire that gutted the Kasubi tombs, Kabakumba was murmuring with another minister on the front bench. This prompted Busiro East MP Susan Nakawuki to appeal to the Speaker: “Honourable Speaker, I seek protection from the minister with dreadlocks.†Kabakumba stood up and advised her not to be ‘excited’ about her new hairstyle.
If you thought being a permanent secretary in the ministry of finance was such a big job, Rwemiyaga MP Theodore Sekikubo thinks otherwise. Recently, the finance permanent secretary, Chris Kassami, found himself defending his ‘manhood’ before the public accounts committee. After endless struggles to explain to the MPs why sh8.5b meant for Chogm was diverted to fund the construction of the Northern Bypass, Sekikubo told Kassami to handle issues like a man. Kassami responded: “I am a man, you can’t challenge my manhood.†This threw the MPs and journalists into uncontrollable laughter until the committee chairman called the committee to order.
Abia’s analysis
Arua Woman MP Christine Abia knows who is responsible for the low funds meant for maternal health across Africa and the lack of medicine in our hospitals. She blamed this on what she called “Deficiency in the First Bedrooms of Africaâ€. “We know who decides on the budgets. Let the First Ladies carry out good bedroom dynamics, so that we get money for our mothers,†she said sending the whole Parliament into roaring laughter. The First Lady, Janet Museveni, had just presented a paper before Parliament on breast and cervical cancer. The President chairs the cabinet which decides on how much each ministry gets in the budget.
Malinga’s dilemma
Health minister Stephen Malinga is a frustrated man. This is because he has discovered that he cannot make certain commands even if they are for the good of the people. Explaining the causes of cervical cancer, the minister said having many multiple sexual partners puts one at a great risk. He said: “I would have commanded that there should be no sex but I know I can’t.†This sent MPs into murmurs.
New hairstyle
Minister Masiko Kabakumba’s new hairstyle has attracted attention in Parliament. While Parliament was debating the cause of the fire that gutted the Kasubi tombs, Kabakumba was murmuring with another minister on the front bench. This prompted Busiro East MP Susan Nakawuki to appeal to the Speaker: “Honourable Speaker, I seek protection from the minister with dreadlocks.†Kabakumba stood up and advised her not to be ‘excited’ about her new hairstyle.