Rukungiri: A new chapter of leadership has officially begun in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, following the swearing-in of Gashom Twesigye as the LC3 Chairperson.
The ceremony, held at the division headquarters on May 19, was presided over by Rukungiri Municipality Town Clerk Isiah Tumwesigye, who acted as the presiding officer.
The District Returning Officer later presided over the election of the division speaker, where James Twinamasiko emerged victorious and was duly elected Speaker of Eastern Division Council.
After assuming office, Speaker Twinamasiko chaired the council proceedings and conducted the election of the deputy speaker. Claire Ainembabazi was elected Deputy Speaker of the division council.
During the same sitting, Chairperson Gashom Twesigye nominated Mercy Atukwase for the position of Vice Chairperson, a nomination that was approved by the council.
Twesigye also presented nominees for various division secretary positions as well as members to serve on standing committees. The council deliberated on the proposals and unanimously approved both the secretaries and committee memberships.
