Yiga Kisakyamukama’s Shame Follows Him: Gomba Residents Reject Him as Assistant RDC Over The Past Indecent Exposure and Kabaka Mockery
Minister for Presidency, Milly Babalanda, has been petitioned over the controversial appointment of Yiga Kisakyamukama as Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Gomba. This follows a previous incident in 2021 where Kisakyamukama was filmed undressing on camera, sparking public outcry.
Timothy Muwonge, Buganda Legal Advisor for Gomba, expressed concerns in a letter dated April 25th, citing the 2021 incident as a basis for the petition.
“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.