Retired Principal Municipal Officer Alfred Katabazi Honored for Dedicated Public Service

Rukungiri: A wave of gratitude and celebration filled the air in Kanyinya Ndorero Ward, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, as family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor Alfred Katabazi, the retired Principal Municipal Officer of Rukungiri Municipality.

The colorful thanksgiving ceremony, held at Katabazi’s residence on June 28, marked the end of a distinguished public service career. Katabazi, alongside his wife Lydia and their family, expressed deep appreciation to God for guiding him through decades of service without conflict or scandal.

“I am grateful to have served faithfully, even amidst challenges. I retire with a clean record, and that is something I truly thank God for,” Katabazi said.

Delivering the day’s sermon, Ven. Andrew Kananura, Archdeacon of Kakinga Archdeaconry, used the occasion to encourage Ugandans to overcome negativity in the workplace. He noted that resistance or criticism from colleagues and subordinates can often be a sign of strong performance.

“Don’t be discouraged by negativity at your workplace. Sometimes the opposition is simply a measure of how well you are doing,” Ven. Kananura emphasized. He also called on the congregation to live lives of gratitude and forgiveness, which he said are keys to inheriting the kingdom of God.

Speaking at the event, Robert Nuwamanya, the Rukungiri Municipality Town Clerk, hailed Katabazi’s tremendous contribution to the education sector. Under his stewardship, Rukungiri Municipality achieved national recognition ranking fourth in education performance and emerging top in the Prime Minister’s Office annual assessment out of 31 municipalities and cities.

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Budibugyo District ,Abiine Merycent Ariyo, who was the chief guest, lauded Katabazi for his resilience and principles. She noted that few civil servants make it honorably to retirement, and his journey is a model of integrity and focus.