UNSA elects new executive members in Kamwenge district

25 October 2026, 8:05 am

By Collins Ainomugisha

Members of school councils from various secondary schools in Kamwenge District have elected new executive members of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Kamwenge branch.

The election exercise was held on October 24,2026, at Kamwenge District Headquarters, chaired by UNSA returning officer, Nahoore Junior, under the supervision of the district coordinator and school patrons.

Kyasimire Joy, a student at Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School, was elected district chairperson, deputised by Tushemereirwe Felix of Trinity High School Kamwenge.

Other elected leaders include Mwesigye Agreey of Kabuga Hope School as Speaker, Danian Akatuhamya of St. Tomath as General Secretary, and Biryomumaisho Brack of Bigodi Secondary School as Secretary for Finance.

Mr Nahoore said the election was free and fair, with no cases of bribery reported among the students.

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Kamwenge district coordinator for UNSA, Mr Nzana Habert, urged newly elected leaders to serve as role models and work closely with school patrons to ensure the success of the association.

His message was echoed by former district UNSA chairperson, Musinge Derick.

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Mr Barinaitwe Stephen the District Education Officer (DEO) for Kamwenge, applauded outgoing leadership for transparency, and called on the new executive to spearhead debate competitions in secondary schools, alongside other activities aimed at promoting students’ participation and development.

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