Asan Kasingye
Former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye has shared a striking personal encounter that unfolded at a nail salon in Entebbe, offering a glimpse into changing public perceptions of authority and personal conduct in Uganda.
In a statement posted on X, Kasingye narrated how what began as a routine visit to a beauty parlour quickly escalated into a tense confrontation involving a debt dispute between a woman and a salon worker.
According to Kasingye, he had taken time off while awaiting the handover of his Rotary Presidency duties in Entebbe and decided to get a manicure at his usual spot.
Moments after the session began, a woman estimated to be in her mid-30s entered the premises in haste, appearing agitated.
“She studied the environment, confirmed my presence, and suddenly placed an exercise book and pen between me and the manicurist,” Kasingye recounted.
The woman then demanded that the manicurist sign a written agreement acknowledging a debt and committing to a repayment plan, citing Kasingye’s presence as that of a “credible witness.”
The former police boss said he chose not to intervene. Instead, he quietly disengaged from the situation, washed off the nail treatment, and exited the salon without uttering a word.
“As a citizen that I have now become, I stopped what I was doing and left,” he stated, suggesting a deliberate decision to avoid involvement despite his past authority in law enforcement.
The situation reportedly escalated further as Kasingye was leaving. The woman followed him outside and issued a warning to the manicurist, saying he had “survived” for the moment but that consequences would follow.
Reflecting on the incident, Kasingye questioned whether members of the public still perceive him as influential or capable of resolving disputes.
“Do you think I am still that ‘powerful’ like I used to be?” he posed, adding that the woman did not even consider asking for his counsel but instead attempted to use his presence as leverage.
He concluded with a light but symbolic remark about the unfinished manicure, noting that only one hand had been worked on, leaving the other in a rough state.