Mayor-Elect Fabrice Rulinda Calls for Unity and Collective Work in Entebbe Victory Speech
ENTEBBE – In a gracious and unifying address, the re-elected Mayor of Entebbe Municipality, Fabrice Rulinda, pledged to be a “servant” to all citizens, emphasizing that his victory is a shared mandate for progress and reconciliation.
Following his successful re-election bid, Mayor-Elect Rulinda stood before supporters and the community, striking a tone of humility. “I stand before you not as a winner but as a servant, humbled by your trust and deeply grateful for your love,” he stated, opening a speech that centered on gratitude, collective effort, and future-oriented work.
He expressed profound thanks to the residents of Entebbe for choosing “hope over fear” and believing in “leadership that listens.” Rulinda vividly described the campaign’s grassroots nature, noting that the victory was “written in your homes” and “carried in long walks” through neighbourhoods like Kigungu, Kitooro, Manyago, Kiwafu, Nakiwogo, and Katabi.
The mayor-elect extended his appreciation to a broad coalition, including his family, mentors, the youth, elders, and the extensive network of campaign staff and volunteers. “This victory bears your fingerprints,” he acknowledged.
Demonstrating a clear intent to govern inclusively, Rulinda directly addressed his political opponents and those who did not vote for him. “I respect you. I value you. And I will serve you with fairness, humility, and commitment,” he asserted. “From this moment forward, there are no sides. There is only one Entebbe.”
He framed his electoral mandate as “a call to responsibility,” sharply noting that “leadership is not about titles but about people.” Outlining his agenda, Rulinda committed to tangible results: building roads, creating opportunities, protecting the environment, empowering youth, and caring for elders.
“We will work. Not for applause but for results,” he promised, calling on the municipality to heal divisions and unite. “Let us build a city our children will be proud to inherit.”
Concluding with his campaign slogan, “Progress Made. Promise Ahead,” Mayor-Elect Rulinda expressed his hope that history would remember the moment “not for who won but for what we chose to build together.”
The speech has been widely received as a conciliatory and forward-looking statement, setting the tone for Rulinda’s forthcoming term focused on service and development for all of Entebbe.
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