To improve administration, Mayanja wants to introduce a village register and identification system for residents, hold community meetings every three to four months, establish savings and credit cooperatives for women and men, and launch a community information platform dubbed “Kyungu Radio” to improve communication.
MUKONO – Independent candidate Lawrence Mayanja has stepped up his campaign for the Kyungu Cell chairperson seat, promising inclusive leadership and grassroots development as he seeks to become the village chairperson of the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.
Mayanja, who initially sought to contest on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, opted to run as an independent candidate, saying the move would enable him to unite residents across political affiliations in a village largely regarded as an NRM stronghold.
Speaking during his campaigns across Kyungu, Mayanja said leadership should focus on service delivery rather than political differences.
“I chose to stand as an independent because I want to serve every resident regardless of political party. Unity is what Kyungu needs if we are to achieve meaningful development,” he said.
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His campaign has focused on reaching every section of the village while presenting what he describes as a practical manifesto addressing the community’s most pressing challenges.
Among his key pledges is improving sanitation by partnering with Mukono Municipality and private waste management companies to establish an organised garbage collection system.
He also plans to establish a community emergency fund to support families during bereavement and other emergencies, saying residents should have a safety net during difficult times.
On education, Mayanja has promised to work with schools to secure bursaries for underprivileged children, mobilise parents to keep children in school and source scholastic materials through partnerships with well-wishers.
To address youth unemployment, he says he will engage companies operating in and around Kyungu to prioritise local youth in recruitment while supporting sports talent through scholarships and financial assistance.
Healthcare also features prominently in his manifesto, with the candidate pledging to lobby for improved services at Kyungu Health Centre.
Mayanja further promises to expand access to electricity and clean water, protect community water sources and promote affordable solar lighting to improve security and household welfare.
On governance, he proposes establishing a village mediation court to resolve minor disputes before they reach the police, while also lobbying for a village police post and strengthening community policing.
He has also vowed to protect residents from illegal land evictions and land grabbing, saying vulnerable families deserve better protection.
To improve administration, Mayanja wants to introduce a village register and identification system for residents, hold community meetings every three to four months, establish savings and credit cooperatives for women and men, and launch a community information platform dubbed “Kyungu Radio” to improve communication.
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Agriculture and household incomes are also central to his agenda. He says he will link farmers to training opportunities and markets while helping residents benefit from government programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The 39-year-old holds a degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Makerere University, a postgraduate diploma in customs clearing, forwarding and shipping management, professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS-UK), and has also studied law at Uganda Christian University (UCU).
Mayanja has worked with several organisations, including Red Pepper, The Observer, Monitor Publications, KACITA Uganda, LawAfrica Kenya and the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation. He is also involved in farming, business and legal practice.
Residents of Kyungu are expected to elect their new cell chairperson on July 28, 2026, with Mayanja expressing confidence that his message of unity and community-centred development will resonate with voters across the political divide.
