Staff Reporter
Kalangala Robert has been re-elected as Chairperson of Kisoro United Boda Boda Operators (KUBO) following a highly contested election at Shaza Playground in Kisoro Municipality. Kalangala secured 1,333 votes, while his closest competitor, Mwunvaneza Amos, received 1,184 votes, resulting in a margin of 149 votes. The results were announced by Nkurunziza Wilber, KUBO’s Electoral Chairperson, on Wednesday.
In other significant results, Batamukoraho Baker was re-elected as General Secretary of KUBO after a decisive victory over his two rivals. Batamukoraho received 801 votes, while Mbonye Fred earned 219 votes and the incumbent General Secretary, Ndayishimye Derrick, trailed with only 40 votes.
Sibomana Ronald emerged as the new Vice Chairperson with 803 votes, defeating the incumbent Ngendahimana George, who received 105 votes. The position of KUBO Treasurer Secretary was uncontested, with Nsega Bright retaining the role.
Irimaso Gilbert, also known as Musanza, won the Information role after a highly contested election. Irimaso received 1,307 votes, surpassing the incumbent. This election had to be rerun twice due to allegations of malpractice in the initial rounds, with Serubeni Michael receiving 732 votes. In the Defense position, Sendakize Milton, also known as Mill, emerged victorious with 940 votes, defeating Mukiiza Julius, who received 233 votes.
In his remarks, KUBO Electoral Chairperson Nkurunziza Wilber thanked the members for their peaceful participation and exercising their right to choose their leaders.
Following the elections, Kalangala Robert expressed gratitude for the continued support and pledged to be a proactive leader, promising to consult with members before making decisions on behalf of KUBO.
Similarly, newly elected General Secretary Batamukoraho Baker thanked the boda boda riders for re-electing him and acknowledged the humbling experience of being out of leadership for two years. He committed to serving all members equally.
Other newly elected leaders also pledged to diligently serve their members. Kisoro District Traffic Police Officer ASP Michael Kushaba, who was present at the event, urged the elected boda boda leaders to work respectfully for their members. He also cautioned riders to adhere to road rules and regulations to reduce the rate of accidents and advised them to obtain a riding permit, noting that the cost has been reduced by order of President Museveni.
