By Yusuf Obbo
The Speaker of Iganga Municipal Council, Butanda Salim, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in the approval and operationalization of the municipality’s bye-laws, blaming the Town Clerk and the Attorney General’s office for the setback.
Butanda said the absence of enforceable bye-laws continues to undermine efforts to transform Iganga into a clean, orderly, and modern municipality.
“Without these bye-laws, challenges such as indiscriminate garbage dumping, misuse of town roads, grazing of livestock within the municipality, and children being sent onto the streets continue unchecked because there is no adequate legal framework for enforcement. A municipality without enforceable laws cannot achieve sustainable development,” he said.
The Speaker emphasized that securing the approval and implementation of the bye-laws remains one of his key priorities.
“I wish to assure all residents of Iganga Municipality that, during my tenure as Speaker, with Allah’s guidance and blessing, I will work tirelessly to ensure that these bye-laws are considered, approved, and implemented. I will also advocate for the establishment of a Municipal Court to enforce these bye-laws fairly and effectively,” Butanda said.
He revealed that on June 11, 2026, he formally wrote to the Town Clerk requesting a comprehensive report on the status of the municipality’s bye-laws and gave the office 14 days to respond. According to Butanda, the deadline expired without any response.
The Speaker said he is now considering the next course of action within his mandate to address the matter.
“My commitment remains unwavering because I believe that a clean, orderly, and law-abiding municipality is the foundation of development and prosperity. May Allah guide us as we work together to build a better Iganga Municipality for present and future generations,” he added.
The delayed approval of the bye-laws has become a growing concern among local leaders and residents, who argue that their implementation is critical for improving sanitation, maintaining public order, regulating urban activities, and enhancing service delivery across Iganga Municipality.
Neither the Town Clerk nor the Attorney General’s office had commented on the Speaker’s claims by the time of publication.
