By Our Reporter
NAMISINDWA
Namisindwa District Council is undergoing a two-day leadership training organised by the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) at the district headquarters.
The training, which commenced on Wednesday morning and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday evening, 11th November, 2026 covers a range of topics aimed at promoting servant leadership, accountability, and inclusive development.
The training was lobbied for by Namisindwa District LC5 Chairperson, Emma Bwayo, an alumnus of the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre. It is being conducted under the theme “Leadership Training for Transformative and Inclusive Development.”
Speaking during the training, Dr. Ssazi Ronald, one of the JNLC facilitators, said the team was in Namisindwa because the LC5 Chairperson recognised the importance of providing district leaders with an opportunity to learn together, share experiences, and acquire new knowledge.
He noted that the councillors were fortunate to have a leader who considered their professional growth and development, urging them to appreciate the opportunity. He 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 desist from rumour-mongering, unnecessary political cliques, and internal divisions, emphasising that their mandate is to serve the people for five years and leave behind a meaningful legacy.
Bwayo revealed that even during his previous term as a councillor, he had successfully lobbied for a similar training opportunity for the district council. He pledged to continue mobilising more capacity-building programmes to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively.
In his opening remarks, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Elijah Madoi challenged leaders to prioritise service delivery, observing that many leaders spend time fighting one another at the expense of the electorate.
He further encouraged councillors to engage in productive activities outside their political responsibilities rather than 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.
