Hoima district chairperson, councilors sworn in as leaders outline development priorities
Several councilors who spoke after the ceremony highlighted challenges such as poor infrastructure, inadequate social services, and land-related disputes as some of the urgent issues requiring attention from the new leadership.
By George Niyonzima
The newly elected Hoima District Chairperson, Uthuman Mugisa, together with members of the district council, has been officially sworn into office in a ceremony held in Hoima City.
The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by the Hoima Chief Magistrate, George Kunihira, who administered the oath to Mugisa and the councilors after they were presented by the Hoima District Returning Officer, Hassan Takwana.
In his maiden address after taking oath, Uthuman Mugisa outlined key priorities his administration intends to address during the 2026–2031 term.
Among the major concerns highlighted was the poor academic performance in government-aided schools across the district. Mugisa noted that Hoima District has consistently performed poorly in Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examinations compared to Hoima City and other districts in the Bunyoro sub-region.
He described the declining education standards as a serious concern requiring urgent intervention and pledged to focus on improving performance in schools.
Mugisa also said his administration would prioritise proper planning and service delivery for landing sites along Lake Albert, many of which still lack access to electricity, clean water, and other essential social services.
The district chairperson further pledged to work closely with councilors to address persistent cases of land grabbing and other challenges affecting residents.
Chief Magistrate Kunihira congratulated the newly elected leaders upon successfully going through the electoral process, noting that no election petition had been filed regarding the exercise.
During the same sitting, councilors elected Jackson Mulindambura as the new Speaker of the Hoima District Council after defeating outgoing Speaker Swaibu Nyangabyaki by 20 votes to 14.
Following his election, Mulindambura pledged to promote unity among council members and lobby for development projects to improve service delivery in the district.
Several councilors who spoke after the ceremony highlighted challenges such as poor infrastructure, inadequate social services, and land-related disputes as some of the urgent issues requiring attention from the new leadership.
