Muganga Row Sparks Ethnic Debate as Masaka Group Allegedly Demands Internal Affairs Seat for Banyarwanda

The controversy surrounding Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s failed bid for appointment as Minister of State for Internal Affairs has taken a new turn after a section of Banyarwanda in Masaka called for ethnic representation in the ministry if he is not appointed.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament recently declined to approve Muganga, citing unresolved concerns over his citizenship status.

MPs reportedly questioned his failure to fully clarify alleged links to multiple citizenships, a sensitive matter given that the Internal Affairs docket oversees immigration, passports and national identity systems.