In Summary: The training seeks to strengthen accountability, teamwork and inclusive governance, with district leaders challenged to put service delivery ahead of political divisions and personal rivalries.
Namisindwa, Uganda — Namisindwa District Council has begun a two-day leadership training organised by the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) to strengthen servant leadership, accountability and inclusive development among district leaders.
The training, which started on Wednesday morning at the district headquarters, is scheduled to conclude on Thursday evening under the theme, “Leadership Training for Transformative and Inclusive Development.”
The programme was lobbied for by Namisindwa District LC5 Chairperson Emma Bwayo, an alumnus of the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre.
Speaking during the training, Dr Ronald Ssazi, one of the JNLC facilitators, said the team had come to Namisindwa after Bwayo recognised the importance of giving district leaders an opportunity to learn together, share experiences and acquire new knowledge.
He said councillors were fortunate to have a leader who considered their professional growth and development, urging them to appreciate the opportunity.
Ssazi added that Bwayo was the first to approach the centre and request the training, an initiative the institution was pleased to support.
Meanwhile, Bwayo urged fellow leaders to avoid rumour-mongering, unnecessary political cliques and internal divisions, saying their responsibility was to serve the people throughout their five-year mandate and leave behind a meaningful legacy.
He revealed that during his previous term as a councillor, he had also successfully lobbied for a similar training opportunity for the district council.
Bwayo pledged to continue mobilising capacity-building programmes to equip district leaders with the knowledge and skills required to serve effectively.
In his opening remarks, Resident District Commissioner Elijah Madoi challenged councillors to prioritise service delivery, observing that some leaders spend considerable time fighting one another at the expense of the electorate.
Madoi also encouraged councillors to engage in productive activities outside their political responsibilities instead of spending their time idling at the district headquarters and engaging in rumour-mongering.
The training is expected to strengthen leadership capacity, promote teamwork and equip district leaders with practical skills to advance transformative and inclusive development in Namisindwa.
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