Kubusinge declares bid for Masindi district speakership
“I am the most suitable councillor for the post because of the vast experience I have and my academic qualifications,” she said.
Masindi: Brenda Kobusinge, the female councillor-elect for Kigulya Division in Masindi District, has joined the race for the Masindi District Council Speakership for the 2026–2031 political term.
Kobusinge made the declaration on Monday during a press conference held at Kolping Hotel in Masindi. Justifying her decision to join the male-dominated race, she described herself as the most suitable councillor for the position due to her vast experience and academic qualifications.
“I am the most suitable councillor for the post because of the vast experience I have and my academic qualifications,” she said.
Kobusinge, who won the election on the NRM party ticket, noted that her key priorities, if elected speaker, will include bridging the gap between the political and technical wings of the district, promoting freedom of speech and expression among councillors, and fostering unity and discipline for effective service delivery.
“I will bridge the gap between the political and technical wings of the district, ensure freedom of speech and expression among councillors, and foster unity and sanity for effective service delivery. These will be top on my agenda if elected speaker,” she added.
Kobusinge becomes the 12th councillor to express interest in the Masindi District Speaker position, signaling growing competition for the seat.
Other councillors who have expressed interest include Evelyn Ayebale (District Woman Councillor-elect for Central Division), Timbigamba Patrick Bright (District Councillor for Mirya Sub-county), Wahid Juma Babyesiza (District Councillor for Labbongo Sub-county), Simon Byaruhanga (District Councillor-elect for Pakanyi Sub-county), Ndabi Isingoma Peter (District Councillor-elect for Nyangahya Division), Isaac Bongomin (District Councillor-elect for Central Division), William Mwambu (District Male Councillor for Persons with Disabilities), Godfrey Wobugabe (current deputy District Speaker), Christopher Achidiri (District Councillor for Nyantonzi Sub-county), Solomon Baguma (District Councillor-elect for Bikonzi Sub-county), and Mwajuma Kyakuhaire (District Woman Councillor-elect for Karujubu Division).
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