The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Magezi Godfrey, has been elected Speaker of the Kabale Municipal Council after garnering 17 votes in a closely contested election.
The election was held at the Municipal Council Hall and presided over by Kabale Chief Magistrate, His Worship Derrick Byamugisha.
Magezi, who also serves as the Rutooma Ward Councilor in Northern Division, defeated Allan Turinawe, an independent councilor representing Kirigime Ward, who secured 11 votes.
Eunice Orishaba, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer representing women with disabilities in Kabale Municipal Council, was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker.
Meanwhile, Kabale Municipality Mayor Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha retained Kedress Mutabazi, the LCIV Councilor for Central Division, Central Ward, as Deputy Mayor.
While presenting Mutabazi to the council, Mayor Byamugisha revealed that he subscribes to the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).
The Mayor also appointed Asiimwe Rachael, the female councilor representing Karubanda Ward, as Secretary for Administration, Finance and Planning.
Yusuf Twegumye, the councilor for Karubanda Ward, was appointed Secretary for Works, Production and Technical Services.
Grace Tukamushaba Natukunda, the councilor representing Mwanjari Ward, was appointed Secretary for Social and Community-Based Services.
