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Kabale District Local Council V (LCV) Chairperson Nelson Nshangabasheija is facing criticism from district councilors for failing to surrender the district’s old vehicle despite receiving a new government-issued car over a month ago.
The new vehicles were recently distributed to chairpersons and mayors from eleven districts, as part of a government initiative to help local leaders monitor and supervise government programs. A total of 176 leaders received new vehicles, with a requirement that old vehicles be handed over for continued district service.
During a district council sitting held today at the Kabale District Council Hall, councilors questioned Nshangabasheija about why he had not yet returned the old vehicle. The councilors, including representatives from Kamuganguzi, Kahungye, Northern Division, and Maziba, demanded that the chairperson hand over the vehicle by Monday.
The Chief Administrative Officer, Ronald Mutegyeki, confirmed that he had previously written to the chairperson requesting the surrender of the old vehicle, but no action had been taken. Kabale District Speaker Flavia Nyinakiiza Kanagizi backed the councilors’ resolution, emphasizing the need for compliance.
When approached for comment, the chairperson declined to respond to the issue. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Local Government has not yet clarified the official timeline for handover of the old vehicles.
