Uganda, April 16 -- So, we have another recipient of a generous 'service award', magnanimously provided by the venerable 11th Parliament.

This time the august House under the able stewardship of the Speaker Anita Annet Among and deputised by Mr Thomas Bangirana Tayebwa, has the soon-to-retire Auditor General; John Muwanga as the lucky winner.

Interestingly the honourable gentleman is still in service. What happens if the ship capsizes or fails to dock, yet you have already paid him for 'a job well done'? He is human after all and is not immune to err.

Of course people who work should be appreciated. The trouble is that the criteria of earning this award is not in black and white.

Secondly it seems to only come alive when the recipient...