EDITOR
Kanungu District Local Government has officially welcomed a new team of elected leaders following the recently concluded elections. The leaders, elected at both parliamentary and district levels, are expected to spearhead governance and development initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and promoting inclusive growth across the district.
The announcement was made as part of a public communication intended to inform residents about their new representatives and encourage active civic engagement.
Elected Members of Parliament
Directly Elected MP, Kinkizi East
▪️ Chris Baryomunsi (NRM)
Directly Elected MP, Kinkizi West
▪️ James Ruugi Kaberuka (NRM)
District Woman Member of Parliament
▪️ Kinshaba Patience Nkunda (IND)
District Chairperson
▪️ Byamukama Francis (IND)
District Directly Elected Councillors
The following councillors were elected to represent various sub-counties and town councils within Kanungu District:
Rutazana Silver – Kambuga SC (NRM)
Wagaba Richard – Kirima SC (NRM)
Byamukama Richard – Rugyeyo SC (NRM)
Ainembabazi Brosa Jimmy – Rutenga SC (NRM)
Tukwasibwe Batista – Kanungu TC (IND)
Owokushaba Partson – Katete SC (NRM)
Byaruhanga Bonny Christopher – Kinaaba SC (IND)
Agaba Innocent – Kambuga TC (NRM)
Komwani Elias – Nyakabungo TC (NRM)
Arinda Alex – Rutenga TC (NRM)
Sabiiti Godfrey – Kihanda SC (NRM)
Byamukama Micheal – Bugongi SC (NRM)
Owamaani Ivan – Kayungwe (NRM)
Mukiza Mendrick – Kanyantorogo SC (NRM)
Tumuranze Allon – Kayonza SC (IND)
Byamukama Nelson – Kihihi SC (NRM)
Bakama Dan – Nyamirama SC (IND)
Byaruhanga Frank – Mpungu SC (NRM)
Niwanamanya Joram – Kihihi TC (NRM)
Byaruhanga Lawrence Deo – Nyakinoni SC (IND)
Mugisha George Eric – Nyaga SC (NRM)
Sunday Adon – Butogota TC (NRM)
Tutuhukire Rodgers – Kyeshero SC (NRM)
Kwikiriza Simon – Buhoma TC (NRM)
Mubangizi Vanansio – Kanyatorogo TC (NRM)
Tayebwa Collins – Nyamirama TC (NRM)
Tumugabirwe Julius – Kihembe (NRM)
District Women Councillors
Kanungu District will also be represented by the following women councillors:
Orishaba Elizabeth – Kambuga SC (NRM)
Asiimwe Ruth – Kirima/Kihanda (NRM)
Ahimbisibwe Annet – Rugyeyo/Nyakabungo (NRM)
Nahurira Mebel – Rutenga/Rutenga TC (NRM)
Kwesiga Birungi Immaculate – Kanungu TC (NRM)
Mugisha Lydia – Katete/Bugongi (NRM)
Tushabomwe Grace – Kinaaba (NRM)
Niwanamanya Oricious – Kambuga TC (NRM)
Kanyesigye Babrah – Kayungwe (NRM)
Asiimwe Mariam – Kanyantorogo/Kanyatorogo TC (NRM)
Arineitwe Penelope – Kayonza/Buhoma TC (NRM)
Bariyanga Jeninah – Kihihi/Nyanga (NRM)
Ahimbisibwe Alima Grace – Nyamirama/Nyamirama SC (NRM)
Tukahirwa Florence – Mpungu (IND)
Mbabazi Lukia – Kihihi TC (NRM)
Akankunda Midius – Nyakinoni (IND)
Tugumisirize Hope – Butogota/Kyeshero (NRM)
Kyasimiiire Mercy – Kihembe (NRM)
Representatives of Special Interest Groups
In addition to directly elected leaders, the district council includes representatives of special interest groups:
District Councillor Representing Workers
▪️ Rukundo Joshua (IND)
District Councillor Representing Workers (Female)
▪️ Kyasiimire Evalyne (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Persons with Disabilities (Female)
▪️ Ampumuza Annitah (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Persons with Disabilities (Male)
▪️ Karanda Fulgece Karafe (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Older Persons (Male)
▪️ Turinawe Levi Moses (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Older Persons (Female)
▪️ Iribagiza Julia (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Youth (Female)
▪️ Kashemire Comfort (NRM)
District Councillor Representing Youth (Male)
▪️ Tunezerwe Allan (NRM)
District officials say the newly elected leaders bring diverse experience and a shared commitment to public service. Residents have been encouraged to work closely with their leaders to promote accountability, unity, and sustainable development.
