Kabale civil servants urged on upholding, advancing Uganda achievements
Mwesigye emphasised that civil servants are critical actors in shaping community perceptions through their daily service delivery.
Some of the civil servants in Kabale district attending the meeting on November 18, 2025, at Rukiko Hall in Makanga, Kabale municipality. (Photos by Nelson Ahimbisibwe)
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Civil servants in Kabale district and municipality have been urged to uphold and advance the country’s development achievements.
Commissioner in charge of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in western Uganda, Lt Col. James Mwesigye, made the call during a meeting with civil servants on November 18, 2025, at Rukiko Hall in Makanga, Kabale municipality. The session was also attended by district councillors and officials from the Office of the RDC.
Mwesigye urged government workers to champion the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government’s accomplishments, promote accurate information on ongoing development programmes and work closely with local leaders to strengthen public confidence in government initiatives.
He emphasised that civil servants are critical actors in shaping community perceptions through their daily service delivery.
He further noted that as the country heads toward the 2026 General Election, unity, professionalism and effective communication within government structures will be essential in consolidating progress registered in security, infrastructure development, education and social-economic transformation.
Mwesigye also revealed that civil servants have long been left out of political mobilisation for President Yoweri Museveni, saying that this time they are expected to take a frontline role.
He added that no civil servant should feel intimidated or scared for mobilising support for the President.
Therefore, he commissioned the civil servants to actively mobilise support for President Museveni's reelection under the theme: Protecting the Gains.
Deputy Kabale RDC Michael Muramira Kyakashari said it is time for civil servants to be partisan in mobilising for President Museveni.
He explained that while their general duties require non-partisanship, mobilising support for the President is an exception.
“You support the existing government so that it can also support you,” Muramira said, assuring the civil servants that no one will intimidate them for mobilising support for President Museveni.
However, some civil servants expressed concern about being tasked to mobilise for the President while leaving out NRM flag-bearers. They argued that if they are to mobilise for President Museveni, this chain should extend to all NRM candidates. They also requested equipment and transport means to facilitate their mobilisation activities.
District councillors welcomed the engagement, noting that it provides clarity on their roles and strengthens collaboration between elected leaders and the technical staff.
What the law says
However, it should be noted that it is illegal for public servants to be involved in partisan politics, according to the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Uganda Public Service.
"A public officer may participate in politics within the provisions of the law, rules and regulations. He or she shall avoid in particular:
(i) Engaging in active politics.
(ii) Canvassing political support for candidates.
(iii) Participating in public political debates.
(iv) Displaying party symbols. Where the Public Officer’s conduct is found to be inconsistent with the code, the relevant laws and regulations shall apply.
The Public Service Standing Orders also stipulate that: In view of the need to enhance confidence of the public in the Public Service, a public officer is prohibited from:
(a) being a founding member of a Political Party;
(b) holding office in a Political Party;
(c) speaking in public on anything involving matters of a Political Party.
(d) showing party symbols; and
(e) engaging in canvassing support for an independent candidate or a political party, or a candidate standing for public election, sponsored by a political party or an organisation.