Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja wants her legacy to be one based on her actions as opposed to talk.
She took to Twitter to underline her intent on fighting corruption and fighting for the interests of the ‘local person’.
Also the leader of Government business, Nabbanja is making three months in her role as Uganda’s premier, having succeeded Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.
‘I do not want to be remembered or judged for what I say, but rather for what I practically do, fighting corruption, fighting for the interests of the local person and inspiring those with doubts in their abilities to achieve big things in life especially children from humble beginning,’ she tweeted Saturday.
Her message drew mixed reactions from tweeps. Some endorsed her intentions while others challenged her on the tough job ahead.
‘Integrity and commitment have been your principles from the start of your leadership journey. You have all the support from us to make sure your practicality is realised to drive steady leadership. Thank you for the leadership so far,’ responded Twitter user Grace Mary Mugasa.
Another tweep, Baker Arinda, applied a tougher tone.
‘Madam Prime minister, kindly bring those people who misused COVID money meant for the vulnerable to book. Let them be an example to others intending to do the same. The vulnerable are not happy at all when they hear such instances and nothing is done about it. They should pay and lose jobs,’ he wrote.
‘Please honourable Prime Minister investigate the funds wc was supposed to be given to the locals during the second lockdown those funds seems to have be squandered by selfish and greedy individuals in the system,’ came Daniel Oweishe’s reaction.
President Yoweri Museveni appointed Nabbanja as Prime Minister on June 8, 2021. She previously served as the State minister for health in charge of general duties.
Her appointment received mixed public reactions. While some considered her the right person for the job, others said she was incapable of managing the highly-demanding docket.
One of the notable sceptics was Kira Municipalicity MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, who claimed that Nabbanja was incapable of even being a CEO of a garbage collection truck.
On the flipside, however, Uganda’s former long-serving minister Henry Muganwa Kajura commended Museveni for appointing her. He said she is a great performer, given her previous track record in improving service delivery in positions she held previously.
