Bushenyi,Uganda – Bushenyi District erupted in celebration on Tuesday as veteran journalist Twebaze Prosper was sworn in as District Chairperson, marking the start of the 2026–2031 term.
All elected district councilors were also sworn in during the first sitting. In a closely contested race, Banyanga Siragi, known as“Fish” from Ishaka Division, was elected District Speaker with 20 votes against Kyamuhunga Town Council’s Edward Mpabwa’s 19.
Hon Siragi Banyanga
Outgoing Chairperson Jaffari Basajjabalaba officially handed over office to Twebaze Prosper, thanking councilors for their cooperation, self-respect, and commitment to peace and development.
Twebaze secured the NRM ticket in a landslide, winning 67,200 votes or 87% of the total in the party primaries—the highest percentage recorded nationally. He defeated incumbent Jaffari Basajjabalaba, who garnered 10,500 votes. The results were announced by District NRM Registrar Barekye Archangel.
A resident of Nyeibingo Central, Ruhumuro Sub-county in Igara East, Twebaze is the son of the late Barigye Clever and Mrs. Sylvia Barigye. He began his media career in 2014 at World FM Radio Ishaka, later worked with Freedom Radio Kabale, and served as Programs Director at BFM Radio Bushenyi from 2018 until joining politics.
He is widely known for hosting “Ekiteramo,” one of the Western Region’s most influential educational programs, which provided a platform for public debate on national issues.
Story By: Jonathan Agumeneitwe
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