By Steven Enatu
SOROTI CITY
Hon. Sanjay Tanna, the aspiring Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League, took center stage at the Belated NRM Day celebrations in Soroti Sports Ground with a message that rattled the crowd into reflection: “Let us stop the pull-him-down politics.”
Speaking before a sea of yellow supporters at the high-energy gathering, Tanna condemned the destructive vice of PHD “Pull Him Down” — politics, which he said was eating away at progress in Teso and Eastern Uganda.
“Let us not be like the Israelites who stoned Jesus at home. Let us not be like the Muslims who chased Muhammad from Mecca to Medina,” Tanna said, drawing spiritual parallels to stress the cost of betrayal from within. “We must protect the seats we have; the Speaker of Parliament and the Woman MP Bukedea Anita Among, the Vice President also the Woman MP Katakwi district, our ministers, and Captain Mike Mukula for Vice Chairperson Eastern Uganda.”
The event brought together top NRM brass including Minister of Works and Amuria MP Musa Ecweru, State Minister for Fisheries Hellen Adoa, and Minister of Information Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, who also serves as NRM’s Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda.
Tanna, a former two-term MP for Tororo Municipality and longtime businessman and former contender in the same position with Mike Mukula reminded the people of Teso of the rare opportunity they have under President Museveni’s leadership appointments at the highest levels — and urged them to shield and maximize those gains.
“To become a vice chairperson in NRM, you need support across 147 districts. I won the East and North but fell short nationally. As Easterners, we must rise above envy,” he said.
Tanna also praised Captain Mike Mukula for the immense turnout at the event, describing it as proof of the region’s loyalty and strength. He called on residents of Teso to fully support Museveni for continued peace and national cohesion.
Who is Sanjay Tanna
Born on April 27, 1973, in Tororo Municipality to the late Mr. Gokaldas Tanna and Mrs. Sudha Tanna, Sanjay Tanna is a homegrown Ugandan with family roots dating back to the 1890s. His upbringing in Uganda through turbulent regimes, including the days of Idi Amin, shaped a resilient and nationalistic leader.
Educated at Kitante Primary School and Makerere College School, Tanna later earned a Diploma in Law from the Law Development Centre. His career highlights include:
Representing Uganda at international forums like the USA-Africa Heads of State Summit and Commonwealth Parliamentary meetings.
Serving as Honorary Private Secretary to the then Vice President, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya.
Setting up multiple job-creating businesses including regional distribution of Nile Breweries, Tan Telecommunications (an MTN dealer), IATA-certified travel agencies, a mineral water factory (Hudor), and popular radio stations such as EAST FM in Tororo and TBS in Soroti,
His political slogan “Different Colors, One People” reflects his commitment to national unity beyond tribe and class. Tanna says he is now ready to embark on a new political chapter Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs League in the NRM Central executive committee.
