WDLG Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 End-of-Year Rewards and Recognition Ceremony

Wakiso District Local Government (WDLG) on 19th December 2025 successfully held its End-of-Year Staff Party and Rewards & Recognition Ceremony at Kitinda Resort Beach, honouring outstanding performance, dedication, and long service among staff, institutions, and administrative units.

The colourful event brought together staff from across the district and was graced by several dignitaries, including the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Jude Mark Bukenya, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Assistant RDC, Speaker, District Executive Committee members, Heads of Departments, and staff from various sectors.

Employee of the Year 2025

The highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of Mr. Jjagwe Joseph, a Senior Agriculture Engineer, who was named Best Employee of the Year 2025.
The award was presented by the CAO, Mr. Jude Mark Bukenya, together with the District Chairperson, in appreciation of Mr. Jjagwe’s exceptional commitment and significant contribution to service delivery in Wakiso District.

Best Performing Administrative Units and Institutions

In recognition of institutional excellence, the following units were awarded:

Best Subcounty: Wakiso Subcounty

Best Town Council: Kyengera Town Council

Best Department: Production Department

Best Health Centre: Kyengera Health Centre III

Best UPE School: Wampeewo Primary School

Best USE School: Kasengejje Secondary School

In addition, Wakiso District SACCO Cooperative was recognised for its outstanding contribution to staff welfare and financial empowerment.

Best Employees per Town Council and Subcounty

Outstanding individual staff were also recognised across Town Councils and Subcounties as follows:

Kasangati Town Council: Nakizito Farida

Katabi Town Council: Sekamatte Richard

Bussi Subcounty: Nansubuga Nabillah

Kajjansi Town Council: Nabulya Carol

Namayumba Subcounty: Kiwummulo Evelyn

Greater Masuulita: Kangavve Brian

Mende Subcounty: Nankambwe Juliet

Kakiri Subcounty: Nakigudde Sarah

Kasanje Town Council: Namutebi Harriet

Kyengera Town Council: Lewis Ampaire Powell

Wakiso Town Council: Nakayenga Florence Biirah

Namayumba Town Council: Namazzi

Masuulita Town Council: Mugagga Hillary

Other Recognised Staff: Naluggya Claire and Muluma John Bosco.

These recognitions underscored the district’s commitment to motivating staff and promoting excellence at all levels of local government.

Recognition of Long-Serving Officers

Special tribute was paid to former senior officers whose long service greatly shaped the district:

Mr. Kiyingi Fredrick, former District Education Officer (DEO)

Dr. Emmanuel Mukisa, former District Health Officer (DHO)

Mr. James Mayanja, former PAS

Their dedication and legacy were applauded as benchmarks for professionalism and public service excellence.

Leadership Remarks

District leaders emphasised the importance of teamwork, integrity, and sustained commitment to improving service delivery. Staff were encouraged to protect the gains made and continue working collaboratively for the development of Wakiso District.

The event concluded in a joyful and celebratory atmosphere, reinforcing WDLG’s culture of recognition, accountability, and excellence in public service.