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Festive Season Message

Warm festive greetings to you all.

As we come to the close of the year, we extend our sincere appreciation to all our stakeholders, partners, staff, and the people of Wakiso for your continued dedication, cooperation, and support throughout the year. Your commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in advancing our shared goals and strengthening service delivery across the district.

May this festive season bring peace, hope, and unity to your families and communities. As we welcome the New Year, we wish you good health, renewed purpose, and sustained progress. Together, may we continue to build strong partnerships, foster inclusive development, and achieve shared success for Wakiso.

We look forward to continued collaboration in the coming year as we work collectively towards growth, excellence, and improved service to our people.

Happy Festive Season and a Prosperous New Year.

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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.

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 Multi-Stakeholder Team Reviews Progress on Kitemu–Kisozi and Naggalabi Spur Road works

A multi-stakeholder site meeting was conducted on Kitemu–Kisozi Road and Naggalabi Spur Road, bringing together the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Secretary for Gender, alongside contractors, consultants, and district engineers to assess the progress of ongoing works.

The project currently employs 106 workers on site and has achieved 24.5% physical progress. Implementation remains on course as efforts continue to enhance road infrastructure, improve accessibility, and strengthen service delivery for the benefiting communities.

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Wakiso District Signs Consultancy Contracts for Road Upgrading Under GKMA–UDP

Wakiso District has today signed two major consultancy contracts to facilitate the construction and upgrading of selected district roads to bitumen standard under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA–UDP).

The first contract covers consultancy services for engineering supervision of works for:

Seguku–Nalumunye–Bandwe–Kyengera Road (8.9 km) and Seguku Link Road (0.9 km) under Lot 1

Namulanda–Bweya–Kajjansi Road (7.5 km) under Lot 2

Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda Road under Lot 3

The agreement, signed between Wakiso District and Interconsult Ltd in association with Nivaw Enterprises, is valued at UGX 2,581,800,000 and will run for 21 months.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Jude Mark Bukenya, signed on behalf of the District, while Mr. Morice B. Milay signed on behalf of Interconsult Associates.

In a related development, the District also signed a second consultancy contract for environmental and social safeguards for the same road projects. This contract was awarded to Nova Consults, valued at UGX 966,000,000, and will also run for 21 months.

These contracts represent a significant milestone in enhancing road infrastructure and improving urban mobility across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

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Wakiso District Bids Farewell to Long-Serving District Health Officer, Dr. Emmanuel Mukisa

Wakiso District staff today bid farewell to longtime District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Emmanuel Mukisa, who has retired after 25 years of dedicated service.

During a handover ceremony held at the District Headquarters, Dr. Mukisa officially transferred office to the newly appointed DHO, Mr. Mathias Lugolobi.

In his remarks, Dr. Mukisa urged his successor to foster strong teamwork and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the health department staff. He encouraged Mr. Lugolobi to “work well with the team and treat them as his own children” as he takes on the leadership role.

District leaders and staff commended Dr. Mukisa for his professionalism, commitment, and significant contribution to strengthening health service delivery in Wakiso. They thanked him for his exemplary service and wished him well in his retirement.

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Clerics Urge Integrity and Parental Guidance at Wakiso District Christmas Carols Festival

Religious leaders have called for greater integrity in public service and strengthened parental responsibility as Wakiso District marked the Christmas season with a vibrant carols festival held at the District Headquarters.

The event, organised by the St. Joseph the Worker Small Christian Community, brought together Catholic and Protestant choirs from across the district. It attracted district political leaders, technical staff, clerics from various denominations, and hundreds of residents who gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christmas through music and fellowship.

residing over the ceremony, Rev. Fr. Jude Ssekyanzi encouraged district officials to uphold integrity and transparency, stressing that strong moral values are essential for effective service delivery and sustainable leadership. He further appealed to parents to closely guide their children during the festive season and to involve them in church activities as a way of shielding them from negative influences.

Rev. Fr. Deogratius Kiibi Katerega from St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Mpigi commended the Wakiso District leadership for maintaining a “God-fearing approach” to public service. He applauded District Chairperson Matia Bwanika for voluntarily stepping aside to allow others the opportunity to lead—describing the act as a gesture of humility and dedication to good governance.

Chairperson Bwanika attributed Wakiso District’s strong performance over the past 15 years to leadership anchored in moral values, noting that such principles have consistently positioned Wakiso among the best-performing districts in the country.

The Head of Laity for the St. Joseph the Worker Wakiso District Catholic Community, Prossy Nakalembe, thanked all participating choirs for their inspirational performances and encouraged Christians to continue supporting those in need.

The celebrations concluded with the cutting of a ceremonial cake and the lighting of Christmas trees—symbolizing unity, love, and goodwill as the festive season approaches.

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Wakiso District CAO Elected Chairman of Ministry of Local Government Employees SACCO

Wakiso District Administration extends its congratulations to the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Jude Mark Bukenya, upon his election as Chairman of the Ministry of Local Government Employees SACCO for the 2026–2030 term.

This election is a reaffirmation of Mr. Bukenya’s distinguished record of public service, ethical leadership, and commitment to strengthening administrative and financial management systems within the local government sector. His new role is expected to further promote member empowerment, enhance institutional governance, and support the continued growth and sustainability of the SACCO.

Wakiso District conveys its best wishes to Mr. Bukenya as he undertakes this national leadership responsibility and remains confident that his stewardship will contribute positively to the broader objectives of the local government fraternity.

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Rotary Clubs of Kasangati and Bulindo Launch Construction of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kasangati Health Center IV

The Rotary Clubs of Kasangati and Bulindo have partnered to construct a fully equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kasangati Health Center IV in Wakiso District. The UGX 160 million project will include UGX 70 million for construction, UGX 60 million for specialized neonatal equipment, and UGX 30 million for training health workers to manage critical newborn cases.

Rotary Club Bulindo President, Lubega Percy Paul, highlighted that the project seeks to save newborns suffering from respiratory and other neonatal complications—many of whom lose their lives during referrals to Kawempe National Hospital due to the absence of specialized care at Kasangati HC IV.

Rotary Club Kasangati President, Kisitu Andrew, reaffirmed Rotary’s commitment to bridging service delivery gaps and supporting sustainable community health solutions.

The project construction was officially launched by Wakiso District Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, John Lutalo, who was accompanied by district health officials. He commended Rotary’s intervention and pledged full district cooperation during the implementation process.

According to the In-Charge of Kasangati Health Center IV, Akugisibwe Roseline, the facility handles over 300 deliveries monthly but loses up to 40 newborns due to neonatal complications. She expressed optimism that the upcoming NICU will drastically reduce these preventable deaths and strengthen maternal and child health outcomes in the region.

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Wakiso District Christmas Carols Celebration 2025

Join us this Friday, 5th December 2025, for a joyful Christmas Carols celebration at Wakiso District Headquarters.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Fr. Deogratious Kiibi.
Let’s celebrate the season together. All are welcome.

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Wakiso District Advances Key GKMA-UDP Projects as Council Reaffirms Commitment to Good Governance

Wakiso District continues to demonstrate strong leadership and development momentum following the approval of the First Quarter Status Report for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP) for FY 2025/26. The report was endorsed by the District Local Council chaired by Speaker Najja Nasiifu, highlighting significant progress in infrastructure projects that are set to transform connectivity and service delivery across the district.

The flagship 22.17 km Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri road, valued at 56.128 billion shillings, has registered 16% physical progress since construction began on 2 May 2025. This upgrade is expected to greatly improve transport efficiency, support economic growth, and enhance access to social services for communities along the corridor.

In addition, the 6.5 km Kitemu–Kisozi–Naggalabi Spur road, worth 35.265 billion shillings, has achieved 18% progress by the end of the first quarter. The project is another key investment aimed at improving mobility and stimulating local development.

While the report acknowledges challenges such as delayed fund releases and stakeholder concerns, the District Council remains confident that ongoing engagement and strengthened coordination will help address these issues and keep the projects on track.

Demonstrating its commitment to transparency and institutional integrity, the Council also resolved to extend the process of approving members for the new District Service Commission. This will allow additional time for thorough scrutiny ahead of the expiry of the current Commission’s term in December 2025.

The district’s continued progress under GKMA-UDP reflects Wakiso’s broader vision of delivering modern infrastructure, promoting accountability, and fostering inclusive growth for all residents.

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