Summary:
- Tumwijukye’s retirement became effective on August 2, 2024.
RUKUNGIRI: Deo Kirenzi Tumwijukye, the longest-serving civil servant in Rukungiri District, has officially retired from active service after a 29-year career.
Tumwijukye’s retirement became effective on August 2, 2024.
He began his public service career on May 1, 1995, when he joined the Rukungiri District Local Government as a Substantive Sub-county Chief, a role later re-designated as Senior Assistant Secretary (SAS).
Throughout his career, Tumwijukye served in various sub-counties within Rukungiri District, including Buhunga, Nyakagyeme, Kebisoni, Buyanja, Nyarushanje, and Bugangari.
In 2016, he became the Acting Town Clerk for Buyanja Town Council upon its establishment. In March 2022, he was transferred to Rukungiri District Headquarters as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), where he also took on additional responsibilities as Clerk to Council and Secretary of the Public Accounts Committee. He held these positions until his retirement.
During his farewell at the first district council session of the 2024/25 financial year, Tumwijukye announced plans to open a consultancy office at his permanent residence in Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri District.
He hopes to share the knowledge and skills he has gained throughout his career with the public.
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Presiding over the session, District Speaker Tuyamubona James encouraged both the public and district councilors to prepare for their own retirements, highlighting Tumwijukye’s exemplary service.
Deo Kirenzi Tumwijukye, the outgoing Clerk to Council, has been succeeded by Tracy Asiimwe.
