Enock Ndyamuhakyi | Tayari News
The newly sworn-in Kabale District LC5 Chairperson, Nzeirwe Denis Ndyomugyenyi, has directed the Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe, to clean up the district pensioners’ payroll within 30 days as part of a broader reform agenda aimed at restoring accountability, improving service delivery, and fighting corruption in the district administration.
Ndyomugyenyi issued the directive while delivering his maiden speech during his swearing-in ceremony held on Monday at Sulvanar Square Grounds at the Kabale District headquarters.
In his address, the district chairperson expressed concern over the poor handling of pensioners, describing the continued mistreatment of retired public servants as unacceptable and a violation of the dignity of men and women who dedicated decades of service to Kabale District.
He tasked the Chief Administrative Officer with compiling a clean pension payroll and presenting a clear and transparent schedule for pension payments. He also warned district officials against delays, extortion, and unnecessary bureaucracy in processing gratuity and retirement benefits.
“These are men and women who taught in our schools, served in health facilities, worked on our roads, and dedicated over 30 years of service to this district. They deserve dignity and timely access to their benefits,” Ndyomugyenyi said.
The new LC5 chairperson also issued a stern warning against selective staff promotions, saying favoritism in district administration has demoralized civil servants and negatively affected service delivery.
He directed the Chief Administrative Officer and the Human Resource Department to ensure all staff promotions are handled transparently through the District Service Commission and based strictly on merit, competence, and qualifications.
“If you qualify, you will be considered. Full stop,” he stated, emphasizing that fairness and justice will guide his administration’s decisions.
Ndyomugyenyi further pledged to ensure value for money in public expenditure and vowed to work closely with technical staff while protecting whistleblowers who expose corruption and misuse of public funds.
He called on civil servants to reject corruption, illegal directives, and practices that compromise public service delivery, warning that every shilling lost through corruption denies essential services to the people of Kabale.
“Every shilling wasted is a service denied to the people we serve. I will support officers who refuse to participate in wrongdoing,” he said.
In a message directed to Members of Parliament representing Kabale, Ndyomugyenyi called for unity and collaboration, urging legislators to support district priorities in Parliament while district leaders ensure accountability in the implementation of government programs.
“Our fight is not against one another. Our fight is against poverty, disease, and underdevelopment. For Kabale to move forward, we must speak with one voice,” he noted.
Addressing district councilors, the chairperson reminded them of their responsibility as representatives of the people, urging them to prioritize service delivery, constructive debate, and development over personal interests and political differences.
He said the district council should serve as a platform for ideas, innovation, and accountability rather than confrontation and insults.
To civil servants, Ndyomugyenyi acknowledged long-standing frustrations including corruption, unfair promotions, delayed salaries, and poor treatment of pensioners, promising to create a more supportive working environment while demanding integrity, discipline, and commitment from all district employees.
On education, the district boss announced key campaign promises his administration intends to implement, including the introduction of free examinations for all government primary school pupils in Kabale District.
He said the district plans to procure a printery to produce monthly tests, mock examinations, and end-of-term assessments aimed at improving academic performance in government schools.
Ndyomugyenyi also pledged to introduce compulsory teacher training programs at sub-county level to improve teaching quality and help educators effectively implement the new curriculum.
He directed the Chief Administrative Officer and the District Education Officer to present a procurement plan for the district printery alongside a teacher training schedule within the first 100 days of his administration.
Within the next 90 days, Ndyomugyenyi said his administration will focus on aligning departmental work plans with the district development agenda, publishing staff lists and pending pension files, and conducting field visits to assess service delivery and monitor government projects across the district.
He concluded by calling for patriotism, accountability, and courage among leaders and civil servants, promising full support for honest officers who resist corruption and uphold professionalism.
“I have not come here to fight civil servants, but to fight for civil servants so they can confidently work for the people of Kabale. However, I will also fight corruption within government systems because it affects all of us,” he said.
Ndyomugyenyi officially assumed office following his swearing-in ceremony, marking the beginning of a new administration expected to focus on governance reforms, accountability, and improved service delivery in Kabale District.