Rotarian Vincent Bintubizibu Matovu was officially installed as the new Kyaggwe County Head (Ssekiboobo) on Thursday, marking a new chapter for the county leadership.
The installation ceremony took place at the Kyaggwe Ssaza County Headquarters and was presided over by Robert Sserwanga, the Buganda Kingdom’s minister for youths, sports, and arts, representing the Buganda premier, alongside Joseph Kawuki, the minister for local governments and King’s official tours.
Matovu, who is also the proprietor of Our Lady Schools, was appointed by the Buganda Kingdom in April this year, succeeding Elijah Bogeere Lubangamulembya.
He takes on this role with two deputies: Moses Ssenyonjo, the Director of St. Mary’s and Mother Kevin SS Lugazi, and Fred Katende from Nkumba University’s procurement department.
During the ceremony, Matovu and his deputies took an oath to protect and serve the Kingdom diligently, receiving the instruments of power to officially commence their duties.
Sserwanga expressed confidence in Matovu’s leadership, urging him to inspire the youth to embrace technological advancements for economic empowerment.
“Technology is currently the way to go for better development,” he emphasized, calling for an emphasis on listening to community needs to ensure effective development programs.
Kawuki echoed this sentiment, urging the new leadership to protect the Kingdom’s land and foster unity among the people of Kyaggwe. “Exhibit proper leadership by uniting the people,” he advised.
In his address, Matovu expressed gratitude to Kabaka for the trust placed in him and outlined his commitment to improving the welfare of the people in Kyaggwe.
He highlighted the Kingdom’s encouragement to focus on development through agriculture, sports, tourism, and other initiatives.
Already, Matovu’s administration has begun several renovations at the Ssaza headquarters, including upgrades to the Ssaza hall, offices, and gardens, as well as improvements to security with the installation of cameras and a perimeter fence.
Additionally, the county is set to revive coffee farming by providing 100,000 coffee seedlings before the year’s end and has made history by reaching the Masaza Cup finals for the first time.
Residents, including Charles Kigozi from Gulu Ward, are optimistic about the new leadership, citing early accomplishments in office.
The Resident District Commissioner, Fatumah Ndisaba Nabitaka, commended the Buganda government for the new leadership, particularly emphasising the positive impact expected in the education sector due to the academic backgrounds of the county’s leaders.
In a show of political support, Micheal Bayiga Lulume, representing Kyaggwe legislators, pledged to prioritise Buganda’s interests in parliament, affirming their commitment to oppose any rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.
As Matovu begins his tenure, there are high expectations for progress and development in Kyaggwe County, with a strong focus on community engagement and technological advancement.
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