Welcome Message from the Chairperson

It is my pleasure to welcome you to this platform, which reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, effective service delivery, and meaningful citizen engagement. This website serves as a gateway to information about our district, our services, development programmes, and the opportunities available to our residents, partners, and visitors.

As your elected Chairperson, I remain committed to serving every citizen of Lwengo with integrity, fairness, diligence, and a deep sense of public responsibility. Our vision is to build a prosperous, inclusive, peaceful, and self-reliant district where every person has access to quality public services and equal opportunities to improve their livelihoods.

The progress of Lwengo District depends on the collective efforts of government, development partners, the private sector, civil society, cultural and religious institutions, and above all, our people. Through responsible leadership, unity of purpose, innovation, and active community participation, we can transform Lwengo into a model district for excellence in local governance and sustainable development.

 I invite you to partner with us as we transform Lwengo into a model district for excellence in local governance and inclusive development."

About the Chairperson

KIZITO ABASI is the elected Chairperson of Lwengo District Local Government, providing political leadership in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and the Local Governments Act. As the political head of the district, he is committed to promoting good governance, strengthening public accountability, and ensuring effective service delivery for all the people of Lwengo.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University, with a major in Public Administration and a minor in Social Anthropology, and a Master of International Relations from Zhejiang University, China. He is also pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and strengthening his capacity to serve the people.

Before assuming the office of Chairperson, KIZITO ABASI built an extensive record of leadership and public service. He served in various student leadership positions at Makerere University, including Guild Representative Councillor, Minister for Information, and Electoral Commissioner for Publicity. He also served as Secretary for Publicity of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) and later represented Ugandan students in China, advocating for their welfare and maintaining close engagement with the Embassy of Uganda.

As Chairperson, his leadership is anchored on integrity, transparency, inclusiveness, innovation, and results-oriented governance. He is dedicated to working collaboratively with the District Council, technical staff, central government ministries, development partners, cultural and religious leaders, civil society organizations, the private sector, and the people of Lwengo to accelerate sustainable development.

His administration is guided by key priorities that include:

- Strengthening health service delivery and improving maternal and child health.

- Enhancing the quality of education and expanding opportunities for skills development.

- Modernizing agriculture and increasing household incomes.

- Improving district roads and other strategic infrastructure.

- Empowering youth, women, and other vulnerable groups.

- Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient public service delivery.

- Mobilizing investment, innovation, and partnerships to drive local economic growth.

- Protecting the environment and promoting climate-resilient development.

The Chairperson envisions a prosperous, inclusive, peaceful, and self-reliant Lwengo District, where every citizen has access to quality public services and equal opportunities to realize their full potential.

KIZITO ABASI

LWENGO DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON