Rukungiri: The newly elected Chairperson of Western Division in Rukungiri Municipality, Silvia Twinomugisha Katimbira, has officially been sworn into office, marking the beginning of a new leadership term and the constitution of the new division council.
The swearing-in ceremony, held on May 18, at the Western Division Council Hall, started with Silvia Twinomugisha Katimbira taking the oath of office and oath of allegiance before residents, Municipal officials, and invited guests.
Following her inauguration, all newly elected Division Councilors also took their oaths of office and allegiance, pledging to serve the people of Western Division faithfully and uphold the laws of Uganda.
The council later proceeded with the election of the Division Speaker. Charles Akatwihayo Science emerged victorious after defeating Robina Munyambabazi in the vote. He was subsequently sworn in as Speaker and immediately assumed stewardship of the council proceedings.
Under the leadership of the newly elected Speaker, councilors also elected Adam Bwiisho as the Deputy Speaker of the division council.
In line with council procedures, Chairperson Silvia Twinomugisha Katimbira later nominated Mabel Keduresi for the position of Deputy Chairperson. The council approved the nomination, confirming her as the Vice Chairperson of Western Division.
The Chairperson also presented nominees for various committee positions and standing committees covering sectors such as Finance, Works, and other key service areas. The proposed names were tabled before councilors for discussion and approval as part of efforts to complete the division’s administrative and leadership structure.
