Summary:
- During his final remarks, Balaba commended the people of Kisoro and advised them to avoid meddling in each other’s work.
KISORO: The Former Kisoro District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Hajji Swaib Balaba has officially handed over office to John Nyakahuma after serving for just six months.
Balaba made the handover on Monday at the Kisoro District headquarters in the council hall. During his final remarks, Balaba commended the people of Kisoro and advised them to avoid meddling in each other’s work.
He emphasized that individuals should focus on their respective duties, which would help achieve the district’s goals, wishing everyone a peaceful stay in Kisoro District.
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John Nyakahuma, the incoming substantive CAO of Kisoro District, expressed concerns about the performance of the health sector. He shared that during a visit to Muramba Health Center III, he found only one intern health worker attending to patients, which he said was putting lives at risk. He called for a joint effort to combat corruption and address other challenges facing the district.
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In his speech, Kisoro District Vice Chairperson Alex Nambajimana raised concerns about the absence of a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, even though the office has existed at the district headquarters for several years. He noted that corruption often begins at the central government level.
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Meanwhile, Kisoro District Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajji Badru Ssebyala, cautioned district technocrats against becoming actively involved in the forthcoming elections. Reflecting on the recently concluded by-elections, Ssebyala criticized the participation of several technocrats, which he said damaged the district’s image.
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