President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother and Mawogola North MP, Godfrey Aine Kaguta, has strongly defended the appointment of members of the First Family to senior government positions, saying being related to the President should not deny anyone the opportunity to serve Uganda.
Responding to criticism by opposition politician Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Kaguta questioned why critics never objected when members of the Kaguta family fought in the NRA bush war.
“Why is it that nobody questioned when Mzee Amos Kaguta’s sons were in the bush fighting for this nation’s freedom?” Kaguta asked.
He defended Gen Salim Saleh and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying both served the country long before assuming their current roles, and argued they should be judged by their contribution and competence rather than their family ties.
Kaguta also rejected claims that Uganda has become a “family affair,” insisting President Museveni has appointed many capable Ugandans outside his family and should not be accused of bias simply because some of his relatives also qualify to serve.
The remarks follow criticism from Ssemujju Nganda, who accused President Museveni of promoting nepotism through the appointment of close family members to influential public offices, reigniting debate over fairness and transparency in government appointments.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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