EASTERN PROVINCE

RWAMAGANA —The President of Mediators for Cyanya Cell, Egide Mugabo, has pledged to be impartial during his tenure.

Mugabo was re-elected on Saturday for a second term in office.

"I wish to thank the residents of Cyanya Cell for entrusting their confidence in me and re-electing me as their mediator to serve them for another term.

I have been the president for the last two years, and I have observed that all it needs is to be just and fair. I therefore promise to continue delivering fair justice for all,” Mugabo said after being announced the winner.

Mugabo attributed his victory to his clean record during the previous term. He said he never depended on hearsay while judging cases.

"I normally visit scenes where the crimes are committed. I also visit conflicting parties to assess the extent of their wrangles and then urge them accordingly without any favour,” he said.

Mugabo urged residents, local leaders and police to maintain close cooperation for the smooth execution of community duties.

Some residents expressed optimism in the newly elected committees. "I feel I have elected the people who really deserved it. I have no complaint; I trust the committee that we have elected,” Jean Marie Vianney Kayibanda, a resident of Cyanya said after the elections.

The 2008 elections which started with elections of mediators at village (Umudugudu) and Cell levels on July 5, will continue throughout this month of July and August; while the elections for Deputies are slated for September 15.

According to Hawamu Sebisaho, the cell coordinator, Cyanya Cell in Kigabiro Sector is made up of 10 villages. Three mediators were elected from each village, while 15 people including five women were elected as committee members at Cell level.  Commenting on the election, Sebisaho noted they were free and fair.

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