Museveni picked a loyalist to handle sensitive Buganda relations. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni named his longtime aide Joseph Mukasa Sewava as the Special Envoy on Buganda Affairs. This role aims to boost ties between the Presidency and the region's cultural institutions, political figures, and development groups. Sewava previously worked in the Office of the President and as a communications assistant for the NRM National Chairman. He also served as a national youth coordinator for the ruling party.
Sewava said he would work diligently, referencing his past efforts promoting education and healthcare in Buganda communities. His job involves coordinating government programs and advising on presidential interests related to the region. The appointment shows Museveni's pattern of using trusted insiders for important regional roles, especially in areas with major cultural and political weight like Buganda. Sewava added that his vision for the NRM in the region focuses on inclusivity and economic growth. He had previously run for a party Vice Chairperson position in Buganda but withdrew to back another candidate.
Sewava said he would work diligently, referencing his past efforts promoting education and healthcare in Buganda communities. His job involves coordinating government programs and advising on presidential interests related to the region. The appointment shows Museveni's pattern of using trusted insiders for important regional roles, especially in areas with major cultural and political weight like Buganda. Sewava added that his vision for the NRM in the region focuses on inclusivity and economic growth. He had previously run for a party Vice Chairperson position in Buganda but withdrew to back another candidate.
