Bushenyi, Uganda – Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality Mayor Richard Byaruhanga has been sworn in and pledged to prioritize education and infrastructure to improve service delivery in the town.
Speaking to reporters shortly after his swearing-in, Byaruhanga said he would continue driving development, especially in the roads sector, as the municipality awaits support under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development program. He appealed to residents to cooperate and surrender land freely where needed for public projects.
During the first council meeting at the district multipurpose hall, the mayor appointed his executive team. Milton Betungura was named Deputy Mayor, Andrew Nimwesiga as Secretary for Finance, Debrah Mugimba as Secretary for Health, Education and Social Services, and Phiona Twinetegye for Works.
Herbert Nimwesiga, the newly elected Speaker of Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, thanked councilors for the trust placed in him and pledged to work closely with division leadership.
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