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In a move that reeks of political desperation, the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, reportedly heading for a high-stakes “confidential” meeting today, Monday, May 11, 2026 with General Salim Saleh at his industrial base in Kapeka.
Sources close to the matter suggest that Amongi, who is fighting for her political life in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, has identified the President’s brother as her final gateway to retaining power. Despite her public standing, the meeting highlights a glaring contradiction between her desire for a front-bench seat and her recent political record.
A Record of Betrayal: While Amongi seeks the “survival” of a cabinet post for the next five years, NRM insiders are pointing to her lack of support during the recent election cycle. It is noted that Amongi conspicuously failed to campaign for President Museveni.
Simultaneously, her husband, UPC President Jimmy Akena, has been “spitting fire” against the NRM’s victory, further complicating her position as a “pro-government” ally. In fact, Akena signaled Lango voters to rally behind NUP’s Bobi Wine though his call went unheeded.
The Challenge of Political Alignment: The reported meeting underscores the complex navigation required for leaders associated with the opposition who serve within the NRM cabinet.
With the upcoming five-year term on the horizon, the pressure to secure a position in the new administration is high. Critics suggest that the contrast between Amongi’s administrative role and her husband’s vocal opposition to the NRM creates a challenging political environment.
This situation raises questions about how the NRM leadership balances inclusivity with political loyalty when determining future cabinet appointments.
Navigating the Next Five Years: As the process of forming a new government continues, the outcome of such high-level discussions remains a subject of intense speculation. Observers are watching closely to see if the existing cooperation between the government and factions of the UPC will be maintained or if the political landscape will shift toward new alliances.
The meeting in Kapeka serves as a reminder of the intricate negotiations that define the formation of a cabinet where individual aspirations and party dynamics often intersect in the pursuit of political continuity.
However, Lango has rejected the bad politics of Amongi and her husband justified by the 2026 electoral results.
This explains why Gen Salim Saleh should tread carefully as Lango elders and UPC hardened supporters caution thus: “That Amongi and Akena gave us hot air for years. We are tired of their lies yet its only their family benefiting. We long moved on and we now want services, which Mzee should deliver to us through NRM cadres who we elected.”
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