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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) will elect a new President November 29th at the conclusion of their week long Farmers exhibition, symposium and Annual General Meeting in Mbarara. The UVA limits the term of a President to two terms.
Dr Daniel Kasibule from Mpigi, first elected in 2021, will hand over to either of four contestants. That is either current treasurer Dr Ben Ssenkera, Dr Andrew Akashaba, Dr Joseph Byaruhanga or Dr Richard Kirigwajjo who have shown interest in contesting for the post at the AGM.
Dr Richard Kirigwajjo contested in 2021 and was edged out by Dr Kasibule.
General Secretary Dr Boniface Obbo has opted not continue despite being eligible. He said he will be committed to other engagements in the next few years, but, is also giving opportunities for other veterinarians to serve.
“All veterinarians who have so far expressed interest to contest for various positions in the national executive are my friends and I don’t doubt their commitment and ability to serve the profession. We continue to encourage other colleagues to come up to express interest to serve,” Obbo said.
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