The Minister for Presidency, Milly Babalanda, has been petitioned over the appointment of Yiga Kisakyamukama as Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Gomba, despite a previous incident in which he was filmed undressing on camera.
Kisakyamukama was filmed undressing on camera in 2021, an incident that was condemned by the public.
In an April 25th letter, Timothy Muwonge, the Buganda Legal Advisor for Gomba, expressed concerns about Kisakyamukama’s appointment, citing the 2021 incident:
“We believe that the individual in question is not suitable to represent the President of the Republic of Uganda in such a role. His appointment is viewed as disrespectful to the people of Gomba. This is due to a 2021 incident where he behaved inappropriately in public. He posted a video in which he undressed and made abusive, discriminatory, and demeaning statements against the Kingdom of Buganda. This was seen as a sign of disrespect towards the Kabaka of Buganda, his subjects, and the country at large,” Muwonge said.
He further explained that Kisakyamukama’s actions demean the character and conduct of the people of Gomba, causing widespread public concern about his appointment:
“This not only harms the image and reputation of the President of the Republic of Uganda but also sets a poor precedent and harmful example for future generations.”
The petitioner has requested the Minister for Presidency to withhold or put on hold Kisakyamukama’s appointment and also referred him to Butabika Hospital for a mental status evaluation.
These developments occur shortly after the Speaker of Parliament asked the Minister for Presidency to provide all details, including qualifications, of all the RDCs, their deputies, and assistant RDCs.
Speaker Among noted that while the appointment of RDCs is enshrined in Article 203 of the Constitution, the Minister for Presidency should demonstrate that due diligence is performed before their appointment:
“We need the qualifications of these RDCs. After you bring that, we will refer it to the Committee on Presidential Affairs,” she said.
