New Kiruhura council takes office
May 22, 2011
A new council was sworn in for Kiruhura district on Thursday.The district chairman, Samuel Katugunda Mugisha, and his councillors took oath before the Ibanda district chief Magistrate, Matthew Tumwijukye Kabaya, who presided over the ceremony.
By A. Ssengendo
A new council was sworn in for Kiruhura district on Thursday.The district chairman, Samuel Katugunda Mugisha, and his councillors took oath before the Ibanda district chief Magistrate, Matthew Tumwijukye Kabaya, who presided over the ceremony.
Katugunda defeated former chairman Philip Kamugungunu in the elections with 66,710 against 9,504 votes in 15 sub-counties and three town councils that make up the district.
Kamugununu did not attend the swearing-in ceremony but handed over office to the chief administrative officer on May 10.
Katugunda also appointed an executive committee comprising four men and one woman. Nkwatsibwe Kanyarutokye was appointed the vice-chairperson and health secretary.
Dan Mukago was appointed secretary for finance, Herbert Makomba secretary for works, while Jessica Ninsiima was appointed secretary for social services.
Katugunda said he considered one’s education, reconciliatory skills and religion while choosing the committee members.
Charles Kampikaho was re-elected as the district speaker after defeating Lamech Mirembe by 19 out of 34 votes. Esther Byentaro was elected deputy speaker.
The permanent secretary of the local government ministry, John Kashaka Muhanguzi, urged Katugunda to monitor the implementation of council decisions and activities of lower councils in the district.
Katugunda was also mandated to oversee the performance of district officials and to monitor provision of services and implementation of projects in the district.
Muhanguzi warned Katugunda against clashing with politicians and told him to advise the chairperson on the administration of the council
“Conflicts between councillors and civil servants paralyse the operation of districts. They should be resolved early through consultations and meetings,†he said.
He advised councillors to consult the electorate on their problems before raising them for discussion in the council.
A new council was sworn in for Kiruhura district on Thursday.The district chairman, Samuel Katugunda Mugisha, and his councillors took oath before the Ibanda district chief Magistrate, Matthew Tumwijukye Kabaya, who presided over the ceremony.
Katugunda defeated former chairman Philip Kamugungunu in the elections with 66,710 against 9,504 votes in 15 sub-counties and three town councils that make up the district.
Kamugununu did not attend the swearing-in ceremony but handed over office to the chief administrative officer on May 10.
Katugunda also appointed an executive committee comprising four men and one woman. Nkwatsibwe Kanyarutokye was appointed the vice-chairperson and health secretary.
Dan Mukago was appointed secretary for finance, Herbert Makomba secretary for works, while Jessica Ninsiima was appointed secretary for social services.
Katugunda said he considered one’s education, reconciliatory skills and religion while choosing the committee members.
Charles Kampikaho was re-elected as the district speaker after defeating Lamech Mirembe by 19 out of 34 votes. Esther Byentaro was elected deputy speaker.
The permanent secretary of the local government ministry, John Kashaka Muhanguzi, urged Katugunda to monitor the implementation of council decisions and activities of lower councils in the district.
Katugunda was also mandated to oversee the performance of district officials and to monitor provision of services and implementation of projects in the district.
Muhanguzi warned Katugunda against clashing with politicians and told him to advise the chairperson on the administration of the council
“Conflicts between councillors and civil servants paralyse the operation of districts. They should be resolved early through consultations and meetings,†he said.
He advised councillors to consult the electorate on their problems before raising them for discussion in the council.