Independent Candidate Bashir Kagimu Wins Bukomansimbi Central LC1 Chairmanship
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bashir Kagimu won the LC1 chairperson race in Bukomansimbi Central as an independent candidate, defeating the NRM candidate with 174 votes.
- Kagimu expressed deep gratitude for the residents' trust and pledged diligent service, promising to ensure the community benefits from government programs.
- He unveiled a new executive committee, emphasizing service, unity, and accountability, and warned against leadership abuse.
Independent candidate Bashir Kagimu secured a victory in the Bukomansimbi Central LC1 chairperson race, defeating National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Dirisa Ssemanda by 174 votes. The win sparked celebrations among residents who had placed their trust in Kagimu's independent platform.
I am very happy because the people have trusted and supported me. I thank them so much, and I promise to serve them diligently and ensure they benefit from government programmes.
An emotional Kagimu thanked the voters for their overwhelming support, stating he was deeply humbled and promised to serve them diligently. "The support people have given me has brought tears to my eyes. I am deeply humbled by the trust they have placed in me, and I will not let them down," he said. He pledged to transform Bukomansimbi Central through improved service delivery and by ensuring residents access government programs.
The support people have given me has brought tears to my eyes. I am deeply humbled by the trust they have placed in me, and I will not let them down.
Following his election, Kagimu introduced his executive committee, which he described as capable, trustworthy, and committed to community service. He urged residents to support the new team. Kagimu also issued a stern warning against any misuse of power, stating that leadership is about serving people and fostering unity, not creating divisions. He specifically named Magret Nakayiza as Vice Chairperson for her trustworthiness and Gerald Ssemwogere as Treasurer for his reliability, emphasizing the need for honesty, transparency, and accountability among all appointees.
I have carefully chosen people I believe have the ability and integrity to serve this community. I have confidence in each one of them, and I ask residents to give them the support they need to deliver.
Originally published by AllAfrica Uganda in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.