Busia District Local Government

The District Council yesterday 22nd May, 2026 convened for an emergency Council Session at the Chango Macho Hall where members unonmously approved the solicitation for a District Service Commission to kick-start the recruitment process and safeguard the available wage allocation from being lost as the the current financial year closes.
During the same sitting, Council approved Hon. Nakwanga Florence, Woman Councilor for Buyanga, Bulumbi and Namungodi Town Council, as the District Vice Chairperson.

Council also approved:
Hon. Ojambo Wycliffe Ssumba, District Councilor for Older Persons, Male as Secretary for Finance, Administration, Audit and Investment and Hon. Okuku Patrick, District Councilor Masinya Sub County as Secretary for Health, Education and Community Based Services
Committee Chairpersons elected included:
Hon. Wakodo Henry, District Councilor Persons With Disabilities, Male – Chairperson Production, Trade and Natural Resources
Hon. Sande John Alex, District Councilor Dabani Sub-County – Chairperson Finance Committee.
Hon. Obonyo Gaitano, District Councilor Busitema Sub-County – Chairperson Social Services Committee.
Hon. Wandera Henry Okuku, District Councilor Majanji Sub-County – Chairperson Works and Technical Services Committee.