Strengthening Citizen Engagement and Urban Development in Mukono Municipality

By NMGTODAY Reporter in Collaboration with Mr. Kajoba Jamadah, Communications Officer, Mukono Municipal Council

Mukono Municipal Council reaffirmed its commitment to transparent governance on Friday, bringing together residents and local leaders at Mt. Lebanon Church for an interactive Community Baraza. Designed to bridge the gap between technical municipal staff and the public, the open dialogue focused on key development projects and community-centered service delivery.

World Bank Support Accelerates Urban Transformation

Speaking at the forum, the President of the Municipal Development Forum (MDF), Mr. Mukwanya Julius, praised the Government of Uganda and development partners with a special emphasis on the World Bank. He highlighted how strategic interventions are rapidly changing the municipal landscape.

“We encourage residents to embrace these positive changes because even greater developments are yet to come,” Mr. Mukwanya urged, emphasizing the massive infrastructure upgrades currently underway.

Leadership Commits to Trade Order and Cleanliness

Representing the Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk Mr. Wassaja Abubaker noted that the Baraza remains an irreplaceable platform for directly aligning municipal actions with public needs.

“Community Barazas provide an opportunity for residents to raise concerns, receive feedback, and actively participate in shaping the development agenda of Mukono Municipality,” Mr. Abubaker stated. “We remain committed to enforcing trade order, opening access lanes, and maintaining the cleanliness of the town.”

Innovation in Sanitation and Infrastructure Development

Building upon the administration's strategic direction, the Chairperson of Mukono Central Division, Ms. Boogere Susan Nsesebuse, pledged her full support to council staff. She highlighted ongoing sanitation and infrastructural efforts designed to keep pace with the region's rapid growth. Notable developments include:

1. The introduction of specialized tri-cycle (Tuku-Tuku) garbage collection services to reach narrower urban pathways.
2. The rapid completion of the administration block at the Central Division.
3. A massive push toward strengthening environmental management initiatives across the municipality.

Technical Accountabilities and Departmental Updates

To ensure full transparency, residents received detailed presentations and updates from diverse municipal sectors. The key departments represented included:

1. Urban Planning & Order: Physical Planning and Trade Order, Right of Way Management.
2. Socio-Economic Development: Parish Development Model (PDM) implementation, Education, and Production Services.
3. Public Infrastructure & Welfare: Works and Road Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Change, Health Services, and general Government Programs.

Following the departmental briefs, technical officers engaged in a live Q&A session, responding directly to specific issues and queries raised by community members. Residents commended the municipal leadership for constructing an accessible platform that champions direct, real-time public engagement.

Key Leadership and Community Stakeholders Present

The successful forum attracted a wide array of specialized leaders from the Mukono Municipal Development Forum (MDF), ensuring that every civic sector had a voice:

MDF Executive Leadership: Mr. Mukwanya Julius (MDF President) and Ms. Munira Gulam (Deputy President). Mr. Ilahi Mansoor Mr. Nkoola Joseph and Deputy Secretary Mr. Resistance Lawrence. Bishop Lwandasa of Mt. Lebanon Church Mr. Khadumbula Ismail Rep Security, Mr. Aliwali Richard rep. Persons with Disabilities - PWDs, and Sewava Marvin rep.Male Youth).

A Collaborative Vision for Mukono's Future

In his closing remarks, the Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Magemeso Moses, thanked the large crowd of residents for their robust turnout. He pledged that Mukono Municipal Council will continue to address every concern raised to deliver inclusive, efficient, and people-centered services.

Following the Baraza, the new Municipal Communications Officer, Mr. Kajoba Jamadah, outlined a shared vision for an open, communicative council. He emphasized that the municipality's direction relies heavily on a two-way street of communication where citizens are well-informed and actively involved in the transformative projects elevating Mukono.

Through open dialogue, the council, its leaders, and citizens continue to build trust, strengthen accountability, and foster sustainable development for all.

Keywords: Mukono Municipal Council, Community Baraza, Citizen Engagement, Mr. Kajoba Jamadah, Mukono Development, Local Governance Uganda, World Bank Mukono, Public Service Delivery, Parish Development Model Mukono.

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