The tale of a Ugandan MP’s misfortune at a car wash has left many scratching their heads—or rather, their pockets. Last Monday, the streets of Kampala buzzed with the news that police had swooped in to rescue a staggering Shs85 million of the Shs118 million that had taken an unauthorized field trip from Busiro East Member of Parliament Mr. Medard Ssegona’s possession.
Mr. Ssegona, presumably wanting to give his wheels a well deserved sparkle, entrusted his beloved vehicle to the care of a washing bay in Kakeeka Zone, Rubaga Division. Little did he know that this decision would lead to an unexpected rendezvous with a cash swiping escapade.
At the washing bay, the trusty MP gave his car to group of enterprising youths, armed not with sponges and soap but with a penchant for pilfering. Instead of lathering up the car, they dove straight into the depths of Mr. Ssegona’s vehicle, emerging not with sparkling clean seats but with bulging pockets and a casual disregard for cleanliness.
Now, in a country where politics can sometimes resemble a raucous marketplace of ideas, it seems that even car washes aren’t safe from the sticky fingers of opportunists. The irony of a politician falling victim to a ‘clean’ theft isn’t lost on anyone—it’s a bit like getting robbed while trying to tidy up your own backyard.
In the aftermath, the police, bless their hearts, managed to fish out a significant chunk of the missing cash.
As for Mr. Ssegona, one can only hope that his future car washing endeavors steer clear of such slippery situations. Perhaps a little extra vigilance and a lot less loose change in the glove compartment might go a long way in preventing future bubble troubles.
This tale serves as a gentle reminder that even in the mundane task of cleaning one’s car, the unexpected can happen. And in Uganda, where every day is an adventure, one must always be prepared for a twist in the plot.
