Politics
Since the transition of Kepahiang into an independent regency in the province of Bengkulu, four mayors assumed office. The current mayor, Drs. Bando Amin C. Kader was appointed the first time in August 2005 and was reelected into office in August 2010.
- Election period: January 2004 – April 2005 → Mayor: Ir. Hidayatullah Sjahid, MM
- Election period: April–August 2005 → Mayor: Drs. Husni Hasanuddin
- Election period: August 2005 – August 2010 → Mayor: Drs. H. Bando Amin C. Kader, MM /Vice-Mayor: Abasri. Dj, S.Sos
- Election period: August 2010 – today → Mayor: Drs. H. Bando Amin C. Kader, MM / Vice Mayor: Bambang Sugianto, SH, MH.
The local government adopts an innovative approach to utilize the vast potentials of the Regency of Kepahiang. Declared priorities are 1. agricultural programs, whereas an sustainable cultivation strategies are preferred (IKUTT & Seluna program), 2.education, which is fostered by extending local educational infrastructure, integration of external know-how and facilitation of advanced education in relevant sectors (by providing scholarships for instance) and 3. health care, which was improved significantly by building one of the most advanced hospitals in the region (which is not yet fully operative).
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