Amanyire Rogers launches campaign to transform Masindi municipality leadership
Amanyire Rogers, the NRM flag bearer for the Masindi Municipality mayoral seat, officially launched his general campaigns on 9 December 2025. The launch began with a procession through Masindi Municipality and continued to Kihande Village, where he informed residents that his campaign had formally begun.
Addressing supporters at Mile 3 in Kihande, Amanyire expressed gratitude to all those who supported him during the NRM primaries, which earned him the party flag. He also appealed to those who had not lined up for him, explaining that some had feared showing open support, and encouraged them to vote for him in the secret ballot.
Amanyire said he decided to contest for mayorship because he was angered by what he described as poor governance under the current municipal leadership. He argued that bad services were the result of actions by a few individuals and emphasized that every poorly constructed road or mismanaged public fund affected all residents of the municipality. He pledged to serve with integrity, eliminate theft from the mayor’s office and resolve the long-standing leadership conflicts between the municipality and district authorities.
He assured supporters that even if he had one hundred relatives among the councilors, his executive would still reflect all the blocks that make up the municipality to ensure fair and balanced service delivery. He noted that different areas face different challenges and must therefore be represented equitably.
During the launch, Amanyire shared his manifesto with the crowd. He promised to introduce bylaws tailored to the challenges facing Masindi Municipality, explaining that many elected leaders seem unaware that the council operates similarly to a parliament and must create laws that guide public administration. He said he intends to introduce a law on rubbish management that would make the LC3 chairperson responsible and accountable for maintaining a clean environment. He plans to enforce the existing municipal requirement that mandates building owners to pave at least seven meters around their structures as a way of giving back to the community while ensuring cleaner surroundings.
Amanyire stated that no roadwork would be carried out before Bills of Quantities are signed, including fees for project launching and monitoring by the relevant area chairpersons. He emphasized that these payments would be permanent and would continue even after he leaves office.
He also announced that he intends to return his monthly salary to the villages as his personal form of accountability. He said he wanted to eliminate any possibility of bribery and explained that once people learn that he gives away his salary, it becomes difficult for anyone, including the town clerk, to attempt to bribe him. He added that this act would earn him respect in communities, such as receiving recognition at events and being offered front seats, something he described as important for leadership influence.
Amanyire highlighted his background as an auditor who audits other auditors and promised to remain committed to transparency throughout his life. He said his professional reputation for trustworthiness is the reason he earns certain jobs and that using the mayoral office responsibly would further elevate his professional standing.
He reminded residents that he does not come from a wealthy or politically connected background. He emphasized that he is neither a minister’s son nor a veteran’s son but a young man from Kayanja in Masindi who has worked alone to build a name that he hopes will transform the municipality. He said he wants to be a strong voice for Masindi, explaining that when he advocates for the municipality, national leaders will want to know who he is and will take his demands seriously if he wins convincingly.
Amanyire asked voters to hold him accountable during his first one hundred days in office. He highlighted government pledges for Masindi, including twenty kilometers of tarmac under the USMID program, a well constructed central market and street lighting. He promised that the first area to be tarmacked would be Kijura Market, which he also plans to equip with street lights to improve hygiene and security. He said he expects little resistance from the next council since most councilors will be new and eager to serve. He urged residents to vote for committed councilors who will work for humanity and support the development agenda. He concluded by requesting residents to vote for him on 27 January 2026.
Amanyire Rogers is the thirteenth child among the twenty one children of Mr. Aramanzani Balikwa Omutabi of Bulima and Hoima. He was raised by his mother, Ms. Regis Katuku Akiiki Nyakabiito of Kayanja in Masindi Municipality.
