Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga says he has no regrets over his failed appointment as State Minister for Internal Affairs, insisting he is satisfied with his current role and has no desire to compare himself with government officials.
Speaking about the controversy, Muganga said he is well rewarded in his position at the university, revealing that his monthly earnings are more than double the salary of a Cabinet minister.
“As I speak, I am very happy with the job I have. I am paid so well. No minister gets the amount of money I earn every month. In fact, I earn more than double their salary,” he said.
Muganga’s nomination for the ministerial position sparked widespread public debate after Parliament’s Appointments Committee rejected it over concerns about his citizenship status.
The committee ruled that he had failed to provide evidence showing he had formally renounced his Canadian and Rwandan citizenships, a constitutional requirement for anyone seeking appointment to the office.
Despite the setback, Muganga says the decision has not affected his focus, adding that he remains committed to leading Victoria University and has moved on from the failed appointment.
The vetting process also exposed tensions between Muganga and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who chaired the Appointments Committee during the hearings.
However, Muganga says he holds no grudge against the Deputy Speaker and hopes they will one day meet to clear the air.
“I do not wish him any bad. I believe one day we shall sit down together and sort out these issues because I would like to understand why he said what he said about me,” Muganga said.
