Dr. Muganga Says He Has No Regrets Over Failed Ministerial Appointment.

By Skika Reporter.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga has said he has no regrets following the rejection of his appointment as State Minister for Internal Affairs, stressing that he is fulfilled in his current role and has no reason to compare himself with government officials.

Speaking about the controversy, Muganga said he is well compensated as Vice Chancellor, revealing that his monthly salary is more than double that 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,” Muganga said.

Muganga’s nomination for the ministerial position attracted significant public attention after Parliament’s Appointments Committee rejected it over concerns regarding his citizenship status.

The committee ruled that he had not provided sufficient evidence to prove he had formally renounced his Canadian and Rwandan citizenships, a constitutional requirement for appointment to ministerial office.

Despite the setback, Muganga said the outcome has not distracted him from his responsibilities at Victoria University, adding that he remains committed to advancing the institution and has since moved on from the failed appointment.

The vetting process also highlighted disagreements between Muganga and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who chaired the Appointments Committee during the hearings.

However, Muganga said he harbors no ill feelings toward the Deputy Speaker and expressed hope that they would eventually meet to discuss the matter.

“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.

The remarks underscore Muganga’s determination to focus on his academic leadership role while putting the ministerial controversy behind him.