By Guest Writer
An extensive three-month independent survey conducted by Mulengera Media has unveiled a new league table of Uganda’s most effective Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), spotlighting a cadreship of leaders redefining public service delivery across the country’s ten cities.
The survey assessed the performance of the President’s representatives across five critical pillars: monitoring government programs, fighting corruption, community mobilization, patriotism and responsiveness to feedback from citizens.
Unlike conventional assessments, the study adopted a bottom-up approach drawing insights directly from ordinary citizens in cells, wards, city headquarters, markets, churches, mosques and social spaces.
This people-centered methodology gives the findings unusual authenticity, reflecting the lived experiences of Ugandans rather than elite perceptions. What emerges is a clear picture of a select group of RCCs who are not merely occupying offices, but actively shaping governance outcomes. They are actually doing the job as opposed to merely keeping the job.
Top 6 Resident City Commissioners (RCCs):
Leading the pack is Hajji Umar Lule Mawiya, RCC of Kampala who is praised for his administrative precision in managing the complexities of the capital.
He is followed by: Egole Emmy Lawrence, the RCC Lira City who is recognized for firm leadership and having a strong grip on security matters.
Jane Asiimwe Muhindo, the RCC Gulu City is celebrated for exceptional community responsiveness.
George William Wopuwa, the RCC Mbale City, is a seasoned mobilizer with deep governance experience.
Catherine Kamwine, the RCC Mbarara City, was applauded for vigilant monitoring of PDM and health services.
Badru Mugabi Abooki, the RCC Hoima City, is widely regarded as a driving force behind patriotism in the oil region.
And the Top 6 Deputy RCCs:
Equally impressive is the performance of Deputy RCCs, many of whom are emerging as the operational backbone of city administration: And star performers include:
Kasibante Hassan – Deputy RCC Jinja South
Okwai Denis Jawoko – Deputy RCC Arua Central
Odongo Stephen – Deputy RCC Lira City East
Caroline Nanshemeza – Deputy RCC Nakawa Division
Moses Ariho – Deputy RCC Rubaga Division
Nakawala Naume – Deputy RCC Mbale City
The Top 6 Assistant RCCs:
A notable highlight from the survey is the rising influence of Assistant RCCs, many of whom are proving instrumental in bridging the gap between the presidency and grassroots communities: And outstanding cases include:
Matua Job Richard – Assistant RCC Arua City
Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele – Assistant RCC Lira City, commended for his deep commitment and sacrificial service.
Robert Bwarare – Assistant RCC Fort Portal City
Akim Twinamasiko – Assistant RCC Mbarara South Division
Otucu Bonny – Assistant RCC Lira City
Musa Oroma – Assistant RCC Soroti City West
The findings reinforce the growing importance of the RCC structure as a frontline mechanism for accountability and service delivery under the National Resistance Movement government.
More importantly, the survey signals a shift whereby performance is increasingly being judged not by title, but by tangible impact at the grassroots.
Mulengera News Media has since embarked on preparations to extend the exercise nationwide, targeting Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in all districts of Uganda. For now, the spotlight remains on these high performing Ugandans who are not just holding office but are actively redefining what effective public service ought to be. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
