Ssingo and Busujju counties have sworn in new executive committees, with leaders calling for stronger teamwork, accountability and improved service delivery through Buganda Kingdom’s local administrative structures.
The swearing-in ceremonies, held at the respective county headquarters, brought together kingdom officials, elected leaders and other stakeholders, who urged the newly installed executives to prioritise community development and the welfare of residents.
In Busujju County, the council convened at the county headquarters in Mwera-Nsero under the chairmanship of Paulo Miti Nampuuma, where the newly elected executive members took their oaths of office.
The meeting was attended by Busujju County Chief Israel Lubega Maaso, Buganda Kingdom representatives Isa Kalema and Victor Nyika, and Busujju County Member of Parliament David Lukyamuzi Kalwanga.
Addressing the council, Maaso presented the county’s latest performance assessment, which indicated that Busujju had improved from eighth to sixth position.
He urged the council to establish a Busujju Development Committee to coordinate development initiatives and strengthen the implementation of programmes aimed at improving residents’ livelihoods. He emphasised that the county’s improved ranking should translate into tangible benefits for the community.
“We have made progress in our county’s performance, moving from eighth position to sixth. However, we need to strengthen our coordination and work together to ensure that this progress results in better services and improved livelihoods for our people,” Maaso said.
He further called for closer collaboration among county leaders to ensure that development programmes are implemented effectively.
“The establishment of a Busujju Development Committee would help us coordinate our activities, identify community needs and ensure that development initiatives are implemented in an organised manner,” he said.
Meanwhile, Buganda Kingdom representatives Isa Kalema and Victor Nyika urged the new leaders to embrace initiatives that promote development and strengthen the kingdom’s administrative structures.
“County leaders have an important responsibility to support development in their communities. They should work together and ensure that the programmes they undertake contribute to the welfare of the people,” Nyika said.
The newly sworn-in executive members pledged to work together to advance the county’s interests and fulfil their responsibilities to the people they represent.
Meanwhile, the Ssingo County Council held its meeting at the county headquarters in Matutuma, where a new executive committee was sworn in under the supervision of County Chief Deo Kagimu.
Addressing the newly installed leaders, Kagimu emphasised the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving the county’s development objectives.
He urged the executives to remain committed to their responsibilities and prioritise initiatives that respond to the needs of the communities they serve.
“The development of Ssingo depends on the commitment and cooperation of its leaders. I urge the new executive committee to work together, remain focused on its responsibilities and prioritise initiatives that benefit our communities,” Kagimu said.
He further stressed that the leaders should work collectively to strengthen the county’s administrative structures and promote development.
“Leadership is a responsibility to the people we represent. Our leaders must remain united and ensure that their decisions and activities contribute to the development of Ssingo County,” he said.
The newly sworn-in Ssingo executive members also pledged to work towards improving the county’s development and service delivery.
“We pledge to work together to advance the development of Ssingo County. Our priority is to fulfil our responsibilities, support community initiatives and contribute to the wider development of Buganda Kingdom,” the leaders said.
The leadership changes in Ssingo and Busujju reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen Buganda Kingdom’s administrative structures and encourage county-level leaders to play a more active role in community development.
Through county councils, the kingdom seeks to coordinate activities, promote accountability and encourage local leaders to implement initiatives that address the needs of their communities.
The new executive committees are expected to work with kingdom officials and other stakeholders to advance development programmes and improve the performance of their respective counties.
Their effectiveness will depend on their ability to cooperate, mobilise communities and translate development priorities into practical initiatives.
The ceremonies concluded with the newly sworn-in leaders reaffirming their commitment to serving their respective counties and contributing to the wider development of Buganda Kingdom.