Written By | BK Mugizi
Julius Beyongyera
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SHEEMA
Sheema District Communications Officer Julius Beyongyera has retired from public service after more than 15 years in government, saying he will now devote more time to farming.
Beyongyera, 60, officially retired on September 20, 2026, after serving in various capacities, including as a sub-county chief and district communications officer.
He said retirement marked the beginning of a new chapter in which he intends to concentrate on his cattle, coffee, banana and fish farming enterprises.
“I have an interest in agriculture, and I intend to give more attention to farming,” Beyongyera said during his farewell function at Seneven Hotel in Kabwohe, Sheema District, yesterday.
He said he plans to expand his farming projects after retirement.
“Retirement does not mean stopping work. You simply change your boss. In my case, I think my new bosses will be the cows, the coffee trees and the banana plantation,” he said.
Beyongyera joined the civil service in July 2011 and served as a sub-county chief in Greater Masheruka before the area was divided into a town council and a sub-county.
He later served in Kitagata, Kasaana and Rugarama sub-counties before becoming Sheema District communications officer.
Before joining the civil service, Beyongyera worked in politics, business, journalism and academia.
From 1994 to 1998, he served as a youth councillor at the LC5 level in Greater Bushenyi, representing Greater Kitagata. He later became chairman of the NRM Entrepreneurs’ League in Sheema District and served on the district NRM executive committee.
He also worked as a reporter for Orumuri newspaper, then owned by Vision Group, from 1990 to 2000.
Between 2006 and 2010, he worked at Kampala International University as an administrative officer in charge of international marketing and public relations. He also served as a lecturer at the university.
Reflecting on his career as a communications officer, Beyongyera said communication had been a major part of his professional life.
“I have also had the responsibility of telling the story of Sheema District,” he said.
He urged communications officers to prioritise informing and educating the public rather than creating unnecessary noise on social media.
Beyongyera also called for responsible social media use, urging people to disagree respectfully and avoid personal attacks.
“We can correct one another without destroying someone’s dignity,” he said.
He advised young public officers to respect their work, colleagues and institutions, noting that positions and workplaces may change, but personal character remains important.
“Don’t burn bridges,” he said.
Beyongyera thanked Sheema District leaders, staff, colleagues and his family for supporting him throughout his career.
The farewell function was organised by Sheema District local government staff, led by the administration department.
Speaking at the function, Sheema District Chief Administrative Officer Nsubuga Isa Hood thanked Beyongyera for his commitment to serving the district.
He urged civil servants to prepare for retirement while still in active service.
“Time does not wait for anyone. Therefore, while you are still serving, serve well,” he said.
