Summary:
- Kabale Municipality was among the 15 Municipalities the cabinet had approved to have a city status in May 2019 in a phased manner.
KABALE: The Kabale Municipality Mayor, Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, has said that Kabale City will become operational in early 2025.
This declaration comes in response to public skepticism regarding the city’s establishment. Criticism from various quarters prompted Mayor Byamugisha to address concerns, particularly those alleging deliberate obstruction.
Among the detractors, Kabale district Moslem Council chairperson, Hajji Issa Tindyebwa, expressed disappointment with politicians who seem to oppose the city’s operationalization. He highlighted the contributions of visionary leaders like former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, who championed the idea of Kabale attaining city status. Tindyebwa lamented the discord among political figures, suggesting that personal and religious interests may be hindering progress.
CUE IN HAJJI TINDYEBWA…..ON CITY…….RR/ENG//
However, Mayor Byamugisha remains resolute in his stance. He emphasized that Kabale City’s approval by the Cabinet signifies its imminent establishment stating that the municipal council, under his leadership, is diligently preparing for the transition. Byamugisha reassured the residents of Kabale that the city’s development trajectory is irreversible. He condemned attempts to thwart the process, labeling them as futile endeavors. According to him, all necessary preparations have been made, with the only outstanding issue being the delineation of boundaries.
CUE IN SENTARO…….ON CITY…….ENG//
Kabale Municipality was among the 15 Municipalities the cabinet had approved to have a city status in May 2019 in a phased manner. In the first lot, Arua, Gulu, Jinja, Fort portal and Mbarara would be elevated to city status, in the second cohort, Hoima and Mbale in 2021, while Lira and Entebbe will be in the third lot of elevation. Others are Nakasongola, Moroto, Masaka, Soroti, Kabale and Wakiso.
