Four Decades of Service - Ibanda's Longest-Serving LC1 Chairperson Secures Fifth Unopposed Term

Swale Kyeyune, the longest-serving Local Council One (LC1) chairperson in Ibanda Municipality, has secured an unprecedented fifth consecutive term unopposed, extending a leadership tenure that began in the mid-1980s. At 75, Kyeyune has consistently led Katoma I Cell in Kagongo Division, a testament to his enduring connection with the community.

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I am deeply humbled by the confidence the people of Katoma I Cell have continued to place in me. Being declared unopposed is a clear sign that the residents appreciate the leadership we have offered over the years. I thank everyone for their trust, and I pledge to continue serving them with honesty, fairness, and integrity.

His unopposed return reflects years of perceived consistent leadership, accessibility, and dedication to resolving local disputes while advancing development initiatives. Expressing gratitude for the continued trust, Kyeyune pledged to serve with honesty, fairness, and integrity. "I am deeply humbled by the confidence the people of Katoma I Cell have continued to place in me. Being declared unopposed is a clear sign that the residents appreciate the leadership we have offered over the years. I thank everyone for their trust, and I pledge to continue serving them with honesty, fairness, and integrity," Kyeyune said.

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Leadership is about improving people's lives. During this term, I will continue working with fellow leaders and relevant government agencies to ensure communities that are still without electricity are connected. We shall also continue promoting peace, unity, and development in our village.

Kyeyune attributes his sustained public support to transparent governance and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. For his new term, he aims to enhance access to essential services, with rural electrification as a key priority. "Leadership is about improving people's lives. During this term, I will continue working with fellow leaders and relevant government agencies to ensure communities that are still without electricity are connected. We shall also continue promoting peace, unity, and development in our village," he added.

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Chairman Kyeyune has served this village with dedication for many years. He listens to people, resolves disputes fairly, and always puts the interests of the community first. That is why many of us had no reason to look for another leader.

Residents welcomed Kyeyune's continued leadership, with many describing him as a dependable and approachable figure whose experience has fostered community stability. Sarah Nyakato highlighted his consistent presence and willingness to intervene when needed, stating, "Chairman Kyeyune has served this village with dedication for many years. He listens to people, resolves disputes fairly, and always puts the interests of the community first." John Tumwesigye added that leadership continuity would benefit ongoing development programs, emphasizing Kyeyune's experience as an asset for lobbying for essential infrastructure.

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His experience is an asset to this village. We believe he will continue lobbying for better services, especially electricity and other infrastructure that our community still needs.