news 23 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Presidential Advisor Urges Wealthy Ugandans to Pursue Academic Knowledge Beyond Wealth
Senior presidential advisor Moses Karangwa Kaliisa has encouraged affluent Ugandans to invest time in education alongside accumulating riches, highlighting how it equips politicians to better understand human psychology and voter behavior. Fresh from earning a diploma, he plans to leverage this knowledge for business management and community upliftment. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/seek-academic-knowledge-besides-money-presidential-advisor-tells-wealthy-ugandans-5434622
Senior presidential advisor on special duties, Moses Karangwa Kaliisa, recently graduated with a Diploma in Social Works and Social Administration from Kampala University. Speaking to journalists in Kampala, the 56-year-old businessman and Kayunga District NRM chairman stressed that riches alone leave individuals naive about social issues and human behavior.
“I lacked knowledge in areas like human psychology, which as a politician helps me discern truth from lies,” Karangwa explained. He noted that modern voters are savvy and unpredictable, making such insights essential for leaders.
Despite his packed schedule, Karangwa balanced studies with his duties, serving as an example for other wealthy and elderly individuals. He is now pursuing a Degree in Business Administration to sharpen his business acumen.
Karangwa intends to apply his new skills to enhance living standards for vulnerable Ugandans. During the January elections, he backed his daughter Jacklyn Birungi for Kayunga Woman MP, and her court challenge against the winner continues amid claims of irregularities.
Local leaders, including Kayunga district chairman Andrew Muwonge, praised Karangwa’s commitment to learning. Muwonge called for his appointment as a minister, hailing him as a selfless development leader.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)