Uganda Society of Architects (USA) entered a new leadership cycle on Friday, 5th December, during its Annual General Assembly, where paid-up members cast their votes to elect the 23rd Council into leadership until 2027.
Stepping into the Society’s highest office is Arch. Amunsimiire Kenneth, who now serves as President, succeeding Arch. Jaqueline Namayanja. Who was filled with pride and gratitude at the time of handover. “It’s been an absolute honor to serve the Society. I’m grateful for your support and look forward to continuing to offer my contribution to the incoming Council.” she said.
Her successor, Arch Kenneth also promised a fruitful term. “We have about 100 weeks, and I want you to hold us accountable. We will make sure that whatever we promise to deliver through the strategic plan is implemented. Call us out if any of us doesn’t live up to the expected standards because you placed us in these positions.”
Several members of the outgoing administration return in new or elevated capacities, a sign of continuity and growth within USA’s leadership pipeline.
The new Vice President, Arch. Bongomin Isaac Martin, formerly served as a council member, and now assumes one of the Society’s central leadership roles taking over from Arch James Olowo as Vice President.
Arch. Pamela Akora replaces Arch Catherine Muyinda as the Honorary Secretary, Similarly, Arch. Mivule Peter who chaired the board of education now takes on the role of Honorary Treasurer, stepping into the position previously held by Arch Samuel Mbayo, Positioning him at the heart of the Society’s financial governance over the next two years.
The three technical boards of the Society welcomed new chairpersons:
- The Board of Education is now led by another former council member Arch. Daniel Sekamwa, who replaced Arch. Mivule Peter.
- The Board of Practice is chaired by Arch. Abdu Wahab Nyanzi, succeeding Arch Patrick Komakech.
- The Board of Research and Development, previously under Arch James Byansi, is now led by Arch. Clare Ruhweza.
The new three Council Members are Arch. Nanywa Winnie, Arch. Rukundo Josephat, and Arch. Costantine Muzaale.
Ahairwebyona Monica replaces Ahumuza Nobert as the Graduate RepresentativeWandera Leonard maintains his position as the Technician Representative while Katiba Lionel Mark takes over from Henry Kirunji as the Student Representative.