Bukedea County

Thank you. Mr Speaker. As you may know, Bukedea District is the open gate to Teso. We have been having a challenge of River Sironko where water floods to Bukedea District. However, there is a bridge between Sironko and Bukedea, which has become a death trap. Almost every week, whenever people try to cross to Bukedea for business purposes, we end up registering a lot of deaths when people fall into water. We request the Prime Minister to see that this is taken into – (Member timed out.)

140 THE BUDGET SPEECH, 2026 a) Agro-industrialisation; b) Tourism development; c) Mineral-based industrial development including oil and gas; d) Science, technology, and innovations including ICT and the creative arts. These sectors are deliberately selected because they represent Uganda’s strongest comparative advantages and possess the greatest potential to generate exports, jobs, incomes and investment. Together, they form the engine of the Tenfold Growth Strategy. The objective is simple: To convert Uganda’s natural resources, human capital and innovation into wealth, jobs and prosperity. I would now like to detail each. Agro-industrialisation Mr Speaker, agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy. It employs millions of Ugandans, supplies raw materials to industry, produces exports and sustains livelihoods across the country. However, Uganda’s future prosperity will not come from producing more raw commodities alone. It will come from increasing productivity, expanding value addition, strengthening agro- processing and improving market access. The Government, therefore, continues to invest strategically across the entire agricultural value chain. Agricultural research and innovation Mr Speaker, agricultural transformation begins with science. This year, the Government made significant advances in agricultural research and genetics. The anti-tick vaccine facility at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Nakyesasa was completed and is now operational, producing about 36 million doses, serving 18 million livestock in the first year. The Government also produced Foot-and- Mouth Disease vaccines and continued to advance research on disease resistant crops and livestock breeds. These investments will reduce production losses, raise productivity and increase farmer incomes. Water for production and irrigation Climate change continues to expose farmers to significant weather-related risks. The Government is, therefore, accelerating investment in irrigation and water for production infrastructure to reduce dependence on rainfall. Progress was registered on several major irrigation projects including Kabuyanda Dam in Isingiro District, Atari in Bulambuli District, Wadelai in Pakwach District, Acomai in Bukedea District, Namaitsu in Bududa District, Chembombai in Bukwo District and Sipi Irrigation Scheme in Bulambuli District. Solar-powered irrigation schemes are also being rolled out across the country. These investments will support all-year-round production, increase resilience and improve agricultural productivity. Mechanisation and animal health The Government continued developing Regional Agricultural Mechanisation Centres and Animal Disease Control Centres to improve efficiency and productivity in the agriculture sector. Progress was registered in Kiruhura, Mbale, Kiryandongo, Bunyangabu, Nakaseke, Katine and several other districts. These facilities are improving access to modern agricultural equipment, veterinary services and disease surveillance systems. Expanding commercial coffee production Mr Speaker, coffee remains one of Uganda’s most important export commodities. The Government has, therefore, expanded coffee cultivation into northern and eastern Uganda. During the year, two coffee mother gardens were established and over 1.4 million coffee seedlings distributed to 7,532 farmers in

Madam Speaker, I would also like to congratulate you on your victory as the unopposed woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District. Honourable colleagues, I congratulate those who made it back to Parliament. For those who did not make it –

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity. I thank the chairperson for the wonderful report. As a Member of Parliament from Mbale City, most of the challenges we are facing surround funds, and as the minister stated, issues concerning garbage. Madam Speaker, I think we need to address it as soon as possible because, for example, we only have two trucks that have to ferry garbage in the entire city. We have dedicated one to the central market, meaning only one truck has to collect garbage in the entire city, which is not realistic. Madam Speaker, you look at the money that was sent to Mbale Municipality, it is the same money being sent to Mbale City, yet the scope of work has significantly increased. For example, roads. You will see we are covering about 150 kilometres within the municipality. Now we have over 500 kilometres to deal with, but the money does not reciprocate the amount of work that has increased. The last one concerns the assets that were shared. When you look at Mbale City - the district has taken almost all the assets. Even the land in the city, Mbale District, owns everything. We also do not have any road equipment. That is why we are facing challenges. We have to go to Jinja to bring equipment, and it is very expensive because the employees who come with the equipment from Jinja have to be paid per diem. You find that we are spending about Shs 70 million in a quarter to pay staff who come from Jinja with their equipment to help in Mbale. Look at the roller, we depend on the mercy of Bukedea District because Bukedea has come several times to help with rollers to do most of our roads –

Bukedea is a good neighbour, and it has been helping us. However, it is sad that Mbale City has to look at Bukedea District to help with some of these services. Lastly, is the issue of garbage. Madam Speaker, we need to look at how we can relocate –

17519 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 12 JNUE 2025 Agro-Industrialisation Madam Speaker, the interventions in agro- industrialisation this financial year and next financial year have prioritised research, an increase in productivity, commercialisation, and value addition in agriculture. Madam Speaker, some of the key achievements in this financial year include: 1. Research and genetic development of selected value chains. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Databank has introduced superior animal genetic resources for breeding, multiplication and distribution to farming households under PDM. NARO has completed the manufacturing facility for anti-tick vaccines at Nakyesasa in Wakiso District with the capacity to produce over 20 million doses of the anti-tick vaccine per year. NARO has also developed agricultural technologies that increase productivity such as water-saving cultivation technology, drought-resistant varieties, and integrated pest, disease and weed control technologies, among others. Research in coffee by NaCORI has contributed to increased national coffee production, productivity and export earnings. 2. Increasing agricultural production and productivity. The capacity of water for irrigation has increased to 54.76 million cubic metres. This is on account of Government investment in small and large irrigation systems, including solar-powered irrigation. In particular, seven large-scale irrigation schemes have been completed. These include Ngenge in Kween District; Rwengaaju in Kabarole; Tochi in Oyam; Mubuku II in Kasese; Olweny in Lira; Doho II in Butaleja; and Wadelai in Pakwach. Another three irrigation schemes are currently under construction. These are: Acomai in Bukedea District; Atari in Kween/ Bulambuli Districts; and Namatala, covering Budaka, Mbale and Butaleja Districts. Madam Speaker, another 145 solar-powered irrigation and water supply schemes have been completed across the country. In addition, 157 solar-powered irrigation and water supply schemes are under construction. Furthermore, 4,300 micro- scale irrigation facilities were constructed in 135 districts across the country and have benefitted smallholder farmers of less than 2.5 acres. Madam Speaker, in addition, the Government completed Usake Dam in Kaabong, and Ongunga Dam in Katakwi for livestock, irrigation and fish farming. In addition, 5,251 small- and medium- scale irrigation schemes were established in 135 districts. Madam Speaker, the Government established five zonal agricultural mechanisation centres in Namalere, Buwama, Bungokho, Agwata and Sanga to support equipment access and tractor hire services; procured and distributed 260 assorted four-wheeled tractors and implements to farmer groups in 60 districts countrywide, 750 power tillers (single-axle tractors and implements), and two pieces of dredging equipment for water hyacinth and weed control; and trained 2,150 youth and women as operators, artisans and mechanics for tractors and implements. Beginning this financial year, the Government introduced the large-scale commercial farmer interest-free credit facility of Shs 175 billion. This facility will help to increase production and productivity for improved food security and exports. The loan facility can be accessed through Government-owned banks, namely Post Bank, Housing Finance Bank, and Pride Bank Limited. 3. Agricultural value addition and marketing. NARO completed setting up an Aflasafe facility at Namulonge with capacity to eliminate aflatoxin contamination in grains. The facility has capacity to clean five tons of produce per hour. This will save the country an estimated $38 million per year, which is lost in export rejections due to aflatoxins and, most importantly, save the lives of Ugandans. Madam Speaker, to add value to agricultural produce, the Government constructed 11 agro- processing and storage facilities to increase opportunities for value-addition and access to high value markets. These include Rwimi Rice Processing Facility in Bunyangabu; Kasina Maize

17491 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 5 JUNE 2025 To achieve this goal, the Government is accelerating the construction of solar-powered irrigation schemes; medium-scale irrigation schemes, earth dams, communal and individual valley tanks, and large-scale irrigation schemes across the country. The construction works for 92 solar-powered irrigation schemes have been completed, adding an irrigation area of 900 acres. These are in the districts of Apac, Buhweju, Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Buliisa, Bushenyi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Hoima, Isingiro, Kakumiro, etc. The new solar-powered irrigation schemes have benefitted 110,000 farmers and production yield from 120 schemes has increased to 3,600 tons per season. The major crop enterprises in these irrigation schemes include green pepper, onions, Irish potatoes, watermelons, tomatoes, apples, cabbages, pineapples, coffee, eggplants, vanilla, grapes, mangoes, and pumpkins. The construction works are also ongoing for 22 solar-powered irrigation demonstration sites in the districts of Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kole, Gulu, Napak, Abim, etc. In Nakaseke District, the construction works for the Kirema Phase 1, a medium-scale irrigation scheme, have been completed; thus adding a total of 124 hectares and benefitting 50 farmers engaged in coffee growing, passion fruits, maize, and bananas. The construction works for the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme, 1,000 hectares in Pakwach District, stands at 93.5 per cent. The construction works for the Namaitsu medium- scale Irrigation Scheme in Bududa District stands at 70 per cent. Kawumu Irrigation Scheme, which is in Luwero District, is at 90 per cent, among others. A mega irrigation scheme, Nyimur, covering 3,300 hectares, has been constructed in Lamwo District. Do you know where Lamwo is? You people, you do not know where Lamwo is? Lamwo is far away, on the South Sudan border. Other construction works include the Acomai Irrigation Scheme in Bukedea District, covering 1,480 hectares, and targeting 1,600 households; Atari Irrigation Scheme in Kween/ Bulambuli districts, covering 680 hectares, targeting 2,667 households; and Namatala Irrigation Scheme in the Budaka, Mbale, and Butaleja districts, covering 3,450 hectares, targets 4,923 households. The current production of milk stands at 5.4 billion litres at the end of 2024, compared to 2.5 billion litres in the Financial Year 2017/2018. We have also identified and secured foreign markets through government-to-government interventions, e.g. Algeria and Nigeria. These countries are now buying our powdered milk. This has resulted into an increase in the value of milk and milk products, as already pointed out, from $28.7 million in the Financial Year 2014/2015 to $285 million in the 2024 year. A new processing factory, Benni Foods, has been commissioned and is currently operational with an installed capacity of 10,000 litres of milk per day. The total value of fish catches from all the water bodies has steadily increased since the Government deployed armed forces to assist in fisheries enforcement. Currently, we are producing 658,000 metric tonnes of fish annually. The availability of raw material fish sustained operations of 12 fish processing factories; you know that debate. The fisheries unit has been able to stop overfishing or reduce it, although they have also been accused – once in a while – of being sinners, but we can audit their work by looking at the 12 factories that are now processing fish. Many of these had closed. I will meet the fisheries people soon; I will meet the traditional fishing communities, but this is one of the facts. Are the factories operating or not? Had they closed or not? When we meet, we shall discuss this. According to this one here, 12 factories are now operating, processing 658,000 metric tonnes.

Honourable members, in the VIP Gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of leaders from Bukedea District Local Government. They are led by Ms Akol Mary, the Bukedea District Chairperson. You are welcome. Join me in welcoming my voters. (Applause) We have Mr Emong Juma Showan, Bukedea District Speaker. You are most welcome. Then we have Mr Takan Alex, the district local government staff. They are represented by Hon. Ikojo John Bosco, Hon. Opolot Isiagi, the Chairperson of the Committee on Budget and Hon. Anita Annet Among (AAA). Next item.

Thank you, committee chairperson. Thank you for the comprehensive report. It will be captured in full on the Hansard . Honourable colleagues, in the public gallery this morning, we have students and teachers from Bukedea Comprehensive School, Bukedea District. They are represented by our very own, the Rt Hon. Speaker, Anita Annet Among and the Hon. Ngoya John Bosco. They have come to observe proceedings of this House. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause) You can stand up. They are very smart. Thank you. The minister for gender is here so debate can start. I will start with Hon. Noeline Kisembo, followed by UWOPA, followed by Hon. Aogon. Three minutes each.

16786 THE MORTGAGE REFINANCE INSTITUTIONS BILL, 2024 14. Vote 722 – Moroto Municipal Council - Shs 137,831,048; 15. Vote 724 - Mukono Municipal Council – Shs 157,843,584; 16. Vote 726 – Nebbi Municipal Council – Shs 38,895,597; 17. Vote 729 - Rukungiri Municipal Council - Shs 11,011,184; 18. Vote 730 - Sheema Municipal Council - Shs 4,109,634; 19. Vote 802 – Adjumani District - Shs 19,860,000; 20. Vote 803 – Agago District - Shs 81,984,000; 21. Vote 807: Amuria District – Shs 57,525,000; 22. Vote 808: Amuru District – Shs 1,271,000,000; 23. Vote 811: Budaka District – Shs 45,500,000; 24. Vote 812: Bududa District – Shs 99,504,000; 25. Vote 813: Bugiri District – Shs 107,555,970; 26. Vote 817: Bukedea District – Shs 235,603,000; 27. Vote 821: Buliisa District – Shs 31,440,000; 28. Vote 827: Butambala District – Shs 31,633,858; 29. Vote 828: Butebo District – Shs 15,360,000; 30. Vote 832: Gomba District – Shs 31,395,000; 31. Vote 836: Iganga District – Shs 37,200,000; 32. Vote 835: Ibanda District – Shs 12,000,000; 33. Vote 837: Isingiro District – Shs 2,633,333,265; 34. Vote 842: Kaberamaido District – Shs 31,589,664; 35. Vote 844: Kakumiro District – Shs 448,858,700; 36. Vote 847: Kaliro District – Shs 310,200,761; 37. Vote 848: Kalungu District – Shs 6,117,000; 38. Vote 849: Kamuli District – Shs 65,029,474; 39. Vote 853: Kapelebyong District – Shs 88,207,238; 40. Vote 854: Karenga District – Shs 39,240,000; 41. Vote 855: Kasese District – Shs 142,590,000; 42. Vote 857: Katakwi District – Shs 157,861,200; 43. Vote 858: Kayunga District – Shs 11,270,000; 44. Vote 862: Kibuku District – Shs 399,326,980; 45. Vote 863: Kikuube District – Shs 127,115,012; 46. Vote 866: Kisoro District – Shs 78,755,970; 47. Vote 867: Kitagwenda District – Shs 700,600,000; 48. Vote 868: Kitgum District – Shs 117,742,657; 49. Vote 870: Kole District – Shs 64,680,000; SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE NO.3 FOR FY 2024/2025 [The Chairperson]

Thank you. Honourable members, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation from Malera Subcounty, Local Council III in Bukedea District, composed of councillors, elders and technical staff. They are represented by the Speaker of the LC III and the subcounty Deputy Speaker, Hon. Joan Alupo. They are represented here by Hon. Ikojo John Bosco- (Applause)- and me, my good self. (Laughter) Join me in welcoming my people. They are the reason I am here; bring me back unopposed. (Laughter) Hon. Ibrahim -

13515 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 2 JULY 2024 and these are funds required to commence establishment of mineral regulations, revenue collection infrastructure and implementation of the minerals law. These include weighbridges and Government regulated markets for precious stones et cetera. Under the same vote - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, there was a reduction of Shs 15 billion from rural electrification and connectivity projects. These funds are required to kick-start works on the seven major construction roads, which include the following: 1. Under Batch 1; the Eastern Service Territory, including West Budama South, Tororo South and Tororo Municipality in Tororo District, Pallisa County, and Gogonyo in Pallisa District; 2. Under Batch 2; still in the Eastern Service Territory, it covers areas of Busiki in Namutumba, Bukooli South in Bugiri, Kamuli District, Kachumbala in Bukedea District, Mbale Northern Division, Bungokho in Mbale and Serere District; 3. Lot 3; Northwest Service Territory for Buyanja East in Kibaale District, Bugangaizi South in Kakumiro District, Buhaguzi in Hoima, Hoima City, Kikuube and Buyaga East in Kagadi District; 4. Under lot 4 of West Nile, Central North and North Service Territory for Ora area in Zombo, Gulu; Aringa South in Yumbe, Dokolo District and Lira East in Lira District. 5. West, South and South Western Service Territory for Sheema, Ruhinda in Mitooma, Isingiro, Rubanda, Ibanda, and Kisoro Districts; 6. Western, Central, and Rwenzori Service Territory for Busongora North in Kasese, Fort Portal Central in Kabarole, Kyankwanzi and Bunyangabo Districts; 7. Central Service Territory for Bbale in Kayunga, Mukono South in Mukono, Butambala, Bukoto East in Masaka and Kiboga Districts. Madam Chairperson, in addition, these funds are required to commence works of enhancing the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) framework priority interventions for small factories and cottage industries across the country. (Interjections ) The SMEs framework intervention is aimed at reducing the turnaround time for electricity connection to SMEs.

13525 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 2 JULY 2024 Makerere University gender equality project, Shs 1.2 billion. Uganda Tourism Board was given Shs 1.8 billion. National Citizenship and Immigration Control Shs 10 billion for border posts, technology and so on. National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and Data Bank (NAGRIC&DB), an additional Shs 10 billion, to kick start a demonstration farm in Bukedea District - (Interjection) - That one, yes. I also come from there, that is my district, honourable colleagues. Vote 410 - Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. It has been struggling to construct a surgical complex for about five years. It is not going far and they need Shs 5 billion to complete it. Mbale region covers a big area; that is Pallisa, Bukedea - Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), Shs 4 billion. Uganda Microfinance Regulation Authority, Shs 3 billion. Uganda Export Promotions Board in order to participate in Expo 2025, Osaka, Shs 4 billion. Kisoro District was allocated Shs 1.3 billion for construction of Kanyamatekye Bridge, and rehabilitation of Buhoozi Health Centre III, Shs 350 million, Nyarusiza Health Centre III Shs 350 million. Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. Ever since that hospital was upgraded from a district hospital to a regional referral hospital, the budget stayed constant. We had allocated an additional Shs 3 billion to Entebbe regional referral hospital. Uganda consulate in Mombasa, Kenya. They are supposed to host the Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference Centre in Kampala, November 2024. We had allocated Shs 1 billion. Vote 609 - Mbarara City, Shs 5.2 billion had been allocated for construction of Katete Bridge in Mbarara City that is going to connect to Isingiro and others. 1. St Helen Primary School refurbishment, Shs 100 million, 2. Kakoba Muslim Primary School, Shs 100 million, 3. Kagaga Primary School, Shs 100 million, 4. Nyamitanga Secondary School Shs 100 million, 5. Nyamityobora Health Centre II Shs 400 million. Sheema Municipal Council -

Honourable members, before we go further, I have visitors here who would like to leave. In the public gallery this afternoon, I have a delegation from Bukedea District, represented by Hon. Ikojo, Hon. Opolot, and Hon. Anita Among. You are most welcome, thank you very much. And their muko is there (Laughter). They are here to observe the proceedings. Honourable members, we also have a delegation of leaders from Busongora County South, Kasese. Where are you? They are there. They are represented by Hon. Thembo Gideon Mujungu and Hon. Florence Kabugho. They include: 1. Mr John Bosco Kananura – Chairperson LC III; 2. Bald Kacancu – Speaker; 3. Pawel Birungi – Secretary; 4. John Bagonza – Youth Leader; 5. Honey Robert 6. Swaldo Barozi; 7. Bridget Kemitahyo; 8. Frank Asiimwe; 9. Robert Kaheru; and 10. Robert Katengye. You are most welcome. Thank you very much for coming. The certificate of financial implication that we have just gotten out of the library is here, which was raised by Hon. Ssemujju. Hon. Lee, please go ahead.

\*, q , i x onL & I .-4 1. t! .L C--/ rll f:) lr /... ( t !.{ -t t I t.' r. -,: Anount (OOO'I Vote Descrlptlon 23,367,459 809 Apac District Anra District L8,397,332 810 30,127,960 811 Budaka District 32,553,O55 812 Bududa District 37,760,tr7 813 Bugiri District 8t4 Bugweri District 22,934,t60 t8,395,462 815 Buhweiu District 27,Or2,84r 816 Buikwe District 8L7 Bukedea District 3r,487,669 818 Bukomansimbi District 20,244,423 Bukwo District 27,562,7t9 819 820 Bulambuli District 28,t95,238 14,678,016 82t Buliisa District Bundibugyo District 35,O81,962 822 \ 823 Bunyangabu District 24,t30,664 $.sz+ Bushenyi District 32,544,724 39,104,258 825 Busia District 826 Butaleia District 36,872,757 827 Butambala District 29,98t,750 828 Butebo District t4,866,234 15,011,553 829 Buvuma District 830 Buvende District 25,292,570 831 Dokolo District 25,388,251 832 Gomba District 22,5L6,206 Gulu District 20,t92,982 833 = 834 Hoima District 22,441,719 \83s Ibanda District 26,593,089 836 Iganga District 40,2t3,822 56,094,4t9 837 Isingiro District Jinia District 37,533,316 838 839 Kaabong District 17,947,269 Y L3 Htr+ .4i- (:-

\ ;..t, . , tr7_. -qr- ) +qt '+- ..i \..'; \ # 25 \ 'I_- k t Vote Descrlptlon Amount IOOO'f 3 903 759 8t2 Bududa District 813 i District 6 732 40r 814 ri District B 2 879 922 Buhwe u District 6 931 990 815 816 Buikwe District 1 996 206 Bukedea District 5 081 784 8t7 818 Bukomansimbi District 1 608 998 819 Bukwo District 1 62a 696 420 Bulambuli District 6 624 913 Buliisa District a2l 2 014 563 822 Bundi District 4 633 475 823 Bun bu District 3 795 747 824 Bush District 2 860 294 825 Busia District 4 956 577 826 Butale a District 4 133 370 827 Butambala District 4 156 702 828 Butebo District 3 104 116 429 Buvuma District 2 819 974 830 ende District 6 908 t02 831 Dokolo District 2 441 613 832 Gomba District 2 92r 464 833 Gulu District 5 204 240 834 Hoima District 4 255 598 835 Ibanda District 7 545 104 836 District I 4 079 681 837 District I 9 4L6,477 838 Jin a District 3 116 502 839 Kaabon District 2 004 293 840 Kabale District 2 813 724 841 Kabarole District 3 47t 583 Kaberamaido District 5 2t4 496 842 843 di District 5 t74 031 9 009 t94 Kakumiro District Kalaki District 2 942 249 1 321 702 846 District 847 Kaliro District 4 73r 459 848 District Kal 3 594 297 L2' alL fl 4 . 844 J s+s

Honourable mem - bers, let me read: Vote 804 – Alebtong District; Vote 805 – Amolatar District; Vote 807 – Amuria District; Vote 811 – Budaka District; Vote 812 – Bududa District; Vote 813 – Bugiri District; Vote 816 – Buikwe District; Vote 817 – Bukedea District; Vote 818 – Bukomansimbi District; Vote 819 – Bukwo District; and Vote 820 – Bulambuli District. Is that what you want? When I say, Alebtong is Shs 848 billion, there is no difference between that and what I was doing before.

Honourable mem - bers, can I read the districts, which are includ - ed? Hon. Ssekikubo is that okay? With the amounts. Honourable members, listen. Read: Vote 804 – Alebtong District – Shs 848,733,704; Vote 805 – Amolatar District – Shs 220,815,010; Vote 807 – Amuria District – Shs 76,091,072; Vote 811 – Budaka District – Shs 569,774,320; Vote 812 – Bududa District – Shs 871,310,151; Vote 813 – Bugiri District – Shs 80,000,000; Vote 816 –Buikwe District – Shs 634,351,309; Vote 817: Bukedea District - Shs 557,998,824; Vote 818: Bukomansimbi District - Shs 138,976,150; Vote 819: Bukwo District - Shs 3,457,961,447; Vote 820: Bulambuli District – Shs 237,021,273; Vote 823: Bunyangabu District – Shs 371,453,937; Vote 825: Busia District - Shs 2,493,045,786; Vote 830: Buyende District - Shs 325,110,681; Vote 831: Dokolo District – Shs 1,200,052,179; Vote 832: Gomba District – Shs 132,794,807; Vote 834: Hoima District – Shs 663,105,613; Vote 835: Ibanda District - Shs 2,181,084,002; Vote 837: Isingiro District – Shs 3,142,687,738; Vote 838: Jinja District - Shs 2,158,144,238; Vote 840: Kabale District - Shs 122,770,149; Vote 841: Kabarole District – Shs 413,457,210; Vote 842: Kaberamaido District - Shs 1,189,601,445; Vote 846: Kalangala District – Shs 499,303,936; Vote 848: Kalungu District – Shs 1,919,206,727; Vote 851: Kanungu District - Shs 2,355,337,661; Vote 855, Kassanda District – Shs 1,076,055,328; Vote 856: Kasese District - Shs 1,428,572,362; Vote 858: Kayunga District - Shs 886,274,114; Vote 861: Kiboga District – Shs 877,544,449; Vote 862: Kibuku District – Shs 55,309,755; Vote 864: Kiruhura District - Shs 1,272,038,110; Vote 866: Kisoro District – Shs 1,147,709,409; Vote 867: Kitagwenda District – Shs 292,329,260; Vote 868: Kitgum District - Shs 260,346,061; Vote 869: Koboko District – Shs 1,346,133,500; Vote 870: Kole District - Shs 508,409,292; Vote 872: Kumi District - Shs 2,856,532,203; Vote 875: Kyankwanzi District - Shs 280,000,000; Vote 876: Kyegegwa District - Shs 2,218,090,875; Vote 877: Kyenjojo District - Shs 1,050,288,984; Vote 878: Kyotera District - Shs 1,273,322,749; Vote 879: Lamwo District - Shs 403,256,222; Vote 881: Luuka District - Shs 931,990,097; Vote 882: Luwero District - Shs 5,365,516,069; Vote 883: Lwengo District – Shs 1,967,438,860; Vote 884: Lyantonde District - Shs 253,488,082; Vote 885: Madi-Okollo District - Shs 676,404,553; Vote 887: Maracha District – Shs 416,761,385; Vote 889: Masindi District – Shs 84,336,637; Vote 890: Mayuge District – Shs 930,316,165; Vote 891: Mbale District – Shs 1,720,742,693; Vote 892: Mbarara District - Shs 455,148,176; Vote 893: Mitooma District - Shs 505,896,701; Vote 894: Mityana District - Shs 471,519,063; Vote 895: Moroto District – Shs 165,753,246; Vote 896: Moyo District - Shs 1,293,741,625; Vote 899: Mukono District – Shs 2,529,351,767; Vote 900: Nabilatuk District – Shs 1,252,915,918; Vote 901: Nakapiripirit District – Shs 30,000,000; Vote 902: Nakaseke District – Shs 933,060,184; [Mr Ekanya] THE SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE NO.2

Thank you. Was it in the last budgeting period where you said you needed to increase more health centres IV because of the cost than having a district hospital? Now that you have talked about that, I even have one of the most dilapidated health centres IV in Bukedea District. Hon. Sanon, Hon. Eseru and Hon. Linda.

That is the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Association, which is going to be hosted in the Bukedea District between Amus College and Bukedea Comprehensive. I thank you. (Member rose_)

Let me take this opportunity to thank you, and remind colleagues that she is my Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District. She is also my voter and daughter. She has also given us twins and I take this opportunity to also thank the sharpshooter, Hon. Magogo. Thank you, very much. (Laughter)

Clap for the Speaker’s School. We will have the entire East Africa come to Uganda, specifically Bukedea District. Why are they coming here? It is because of our plan to continue deepening the identification of talents of our children. According to the National Development Plan, netball is a priority sport and as the Government, according to the statement I have given, the issues affecting netball are discussed. However, I would like to implore you to allow the Chairperson, Committee on Public Accounts (Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises), to present a report here because this Parliament carried out a thorough investigation into the management or mismanagement of funds in the Uganda Netball Federation. [Mr Tinkasiimire] MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

11142 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT facility was constructed by the Ministry of Water and Environment. The facility has a valley tank with a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres, a solar abstraction system, irrigation network, and a modern nursery bed, among others. The committee observes that the facility has not been handed over to Soroti District Local Government, yet it is being utilised. The committee also observes that farmers lack skills in good agricultural practices and agribusiness management. Recommendation The Ministry of Water and Environment should hand over this facility to Soroti District Local Government. The district, through the production department, ensures that farmers are trained on irrigation practices, agribusiness, and supported to maintain the infrastructure. Acomai Irrigation Scheme, is located in Kamutur Subcounty, Bukedea District, and is still under construction by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (AVCDP). According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, construction of this project commenced in November 2021 and is expected to be completed in July 2024. It is supposed to have a number of projects within it; construction of six secondary canals, 6.4 kilometres of steam roads, storage building, residential and office buildings, drop structures, flood protection works, storage tank, embankment filling, and compartment, and construction of a bridge over River Sironko at the intake site to connect Bukedea and Bulambuli districts. The scheme is a large one and is estimated to cover 1,608 hectares, where the net irrigable area will be 1,480 hectares with its water resource from River Sironko, at the estimated cost of $37,807 million. Observations The project implementation is slow. Whereas the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development reported that the progress of the work had reached 47 per cent –

10801 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2023 the prescribed time to ensure the timely preparation of the treasury memoranda and timely implementation of recommendations of Parliament; NOW, THEREFORE, Parliament, in accordance with Article 163(5) of the Constitution and Section 19(4) of the National Audit Act, 2008, resolves to adopt the recommendations of the Auditor-General in respect to the following local government entities: Entities under the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) 1. Mbale District Local Government; 2. Mbale City; 3. Namisindwa District Local Government; 4. Manafwa District Local Government; 5. Bulambuli District Local Government; 6. Kibuku District Local Government; 7. Tororo District Local Government; 8. Sironko District Local Government; 9. Budaka District Local Government; 10. Busia District Local Government; 11. Busia Municipal Council; 12. Butaleja District Local Government; 13. Kapchorwa District Local Government; 14. Kapchorwa Municipal Council; 15. Kween District Local Government; 16. Tororo Municipal Council; 17. Bukwo District Local Government; 18. Pallisa District Local Government; 19. Bududa District Local Government; 20. Soroti District Local Government; 21. Soroti City; 22. Amolatar District Local Government; 23. Kaberamaido District Local Government; 24. Kalaki District Local Government; 25. Serere District Local Government; 26. Amuria District Local Government; 27. Dokolo District Local Government; 28. Bukedea District Local Government; 29. Katakwi District Local Government; 30. Kapelebyong District Local Government; 31. Otuke District Local Government; 32. Kumi Municipal Council; 33. Kumi District Local Government; 34. Ngora District Local Government; 35. Nabilatuk District Local Government; 36. Nakapiripirit District Local Government; 37. Karenga District Local Government; 38. Kotido District Local Government; 39. Kotido Municipal Council; 40. Amudat District Local Government; 41. Kaabong District Local Government; 42. Moroto District Local Government; 43. Moroto Municipal Council; 44. Abim District Local Government; 45. Napak District Local Government; 46. Kamuli District Local Government; 47. Kamuli Municipal Council; 48. Iganga District Local Government; 49. Iganga Municipal Council; 50. Jinja District Local Government; 51. Jinja City; 52. Northern Division, Jinja City; 53. Southern Division, Jinja City; 54. Kaliro District Local Government; 55. Buyende District Local Government; 56. Mayuge District Local Government; 57. Bugiri District Local Government; 58. Bugiri Municipal Council; 59. Namayingo District Local Government; 60. Namutumba District Local Government; 61. Njeru Municipal Council; 62. Lugazi Municipal Council; 63. Luuka District Local Government; 64. Bugweri District Local Government; 65. Buikwe District Local Government; 66. Mukono District Local Government; 67. Mukono Municipal Council; 68. Wakiso District Local Government; 69. Nansana Municipal Council; 70. Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipal Council; 71. Kira Municipal Council; 72. Mpigi District Local Government; 73. Nakaseke District Local Government; 74. Luwero District Local Government; 75. Mityana District Local Government; 76. Mityana Municipal Council; 77. Buvuma District Local Government; 78. Entebbe Municipal Council; 79. Butambala District Local Government; 80. Kayunga District Local Government; 81. Nakasongola District Local Government; 82. Masaka District Local Government; 83. Masaka City; 84. Kimaanya-Kabonera City Division; 85. Nyendo-Mukungwe City Division; 86. Kalungu District Local Government; 87. Gomba District Local Government;

9113 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 15 JUNE 2023 Your Excellency and honourable members, our role as legislators will not only stop at appropriating and approving the budget. I have had a lot of sentiments to this effect: “What do we do oversight over?” Oversight is one of our roles, and, as we give out money today, we must do oversight over the money that we have approved and given out. That is your role, Members, and you must do it. There should not be talk of conflicting oversight roles. The only institution that is mandated by the Constitution to do oversight is the Parliament of Uganda. The rest are just coming in, but our role is constitutional. When the new financial year commences on 1 July, we will require parliamentary committees to scale up their oversight role. I have had incidences where ministries were saying: “We cannot go from committee to committee.” You are doing what you are supposed to do. When required to go to a committee and present your issues, that is what you are supposed to do. Therefore, Hon. Kasaija, the next time you are required, kindly have your ministers in Finance present. Recall, this is according to Article 79 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, which gives us the right to do oversight legislation, representation and appropriation. On that note, I would like to inform you that pursuant to Articles 164(3) and 196 of the Constitution, and Section 16 of the National Audit Act, 2008, the 11 th Parliament has timely considered almost all the Auditor-General’s reports. As per Article 163(5) of the Constitution, we are sending the reports to you for treasury memoranda. We want actions that have been taken on what the Auditor-General found out about the MDAs. And constitutionally, there is a timeline to that. Therefore, I congratulate the Parliamentary public accounts committees, especially the Local Government Accounts Committee and PAC (Central), for the good work you have done. As Parliament, we will continue to effectively play our roles of oversight, appropriation, representation and legislation as enshrined in Articles 78, 79 and 163 of the Constitution. We shall ensure that we do our work as per the requirement of the Constitution that we swore to uphold. We request that we work together with the Executive to make Parliament a people-centred Parliament. I would like to congratulate you, Mr President, the NRM Party and the people of Bukedea District for electing a woman to the position of Chairperson, LC V, by over 90 per cent. I also want to congratulate the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for having the budget ready today. Your Excellency the President, and honourable members, we are ready to start; we are only waiting for the Budget Speech to be presented. I want to thank you so much, and I say all this, for God and my country. Presentation of the Budget speech by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda

Why don’t we listen to the whole list? You said we should read the list and we are reading it. Honourable members, listen to the figures. I do not think any of these Members will take this money into their pockets. 30) Vote 720: Masindi Municipal Council – Shs 11,172,470,000 31) Vote 721: Mityana Municipal Council – Shs 10,365,633,000 32) Vote 722: Moroto Municipal Council – Shs 5,143,627,000 33) Vote 723: Mubende Municipal Council – Shs 10,465,947,000 34) Vote 724: Mukono Municipal Council – Shs 19,829,177,000 35) Vote 725: Nansana Municipal Council – Shs 24,351,761,000 36) Vote 726: Nebbi Municipal Council – Shs 6,907,898,000 37) Vote 727: Njeru Municipal Council – Shs 13,394,572,000 38) Vote 728: Ntungamo Municipal Council – Shs 4,845,867,000 39) Vote 729: Rukungiri Municipal Council – Shs 9,415,996,000 40) Vote 730: Sheema Municipal Council – Shs 14,106,079,000 41) Vote 731: Tororo Municipal Council – Shs 9,365,323,000 42) Vote 801: Abim District – Shs 18,295,895,000 43) Vote 802: Adjumani District – Shs 31,965,889,000 44) Vote 803: Agago District – Shs 31,061,514,000 45) Vote 804: Alebtong District – Shs 23,689,489,000 46) Vote 805: Amolatar District – Shs 19,357,798,000 47) Vote 806: Amudat District – Shs 10,632,904,000 48) Vote 807: Amuria District – Shs 22,290,290,000 49) Vote 808: Amuru District - Shs 22,428,999,000 50) Vote 809: Apac District – Shs 20,739,922,000 51) Vote 810: Arua District – Shs 16,085,370,000 52) Vote 811: Budaka District – Shs 25,157,873,000 53) Vote 812: Bududa District – Shs 26,411,933,000 54) Vote 813: Bugiri District – Shs 34,828,388,000 55) Vote 814: Bugweri District – Shs 19,367,086,000 56) Vote 815: Buhweju District – Shs 15,085,933,000 57) Vote 816: Buikwe District – Shs 24,383,139,000 58) Vote 817: Bukedea District – Shs 26,466,423,000 59) Vote 818: Bukomansimbi District – Shs 18,428,274,000

8755 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023 94) Vote 809: Apac District – Shs 20,739,922,000 95) Vote 810: Arua District – Shs 16,085,370,000 96) Vote 811: Budaka District – Shs 25,157,873,000 97) Vote 812: Bududa District – Shs 26,411,933,000 98) Vote 813: Bugiri District – Shs 34,828,388,000 99) Vote 814: Bugweri District – Shs 19,367,086,000 100) Vote 815: Buhweju District – Shs 15,085,933,000 101) Vote 816: Buikwe District – Shs 24,383,139,000 102) Vote 817: Bukedea District – Shs 26,466,423,000 103) Vote 818: Bukomansimbi District – Shs 18,428,274,000 104) Vote 819: Bukwo District – Shs 22,102,420,000 105) Vote 820: Bulambuli District – Shs 22,999,426,000 106) Vote 821: Buliisa District – Shs 14,874,929,000 107) Vote 822: Bundibugyo District – Shs 33,203,487,000 108) Vote 823: Bunyangabu District - Shs 19,891,642,000 109) Vote 824: Bushenyi District – Shs 28,896,953,000 110) Votes 825: Busia District - Shs 32,967,494,000 111) Votes 826: Butaleja District - Shs 33,927,473,000 112) Vote 827: Butambala District – Shs 23,446,766,000 113) Vote 828: Butebo District - Shs 16,607,616,000 114) Vote 829: Buvuma District – Shs 13,321,617,000 115) Vote 830: Buyende District – Shs 22,651,177,000 116) Vote 831: Dokolo District – Shs 21,223,707,000 117) Vote 832: Gomba District – Shs 21,231,932,000 118) Vote 833: Gulu District – Shs 21,678,185,000 119) Vote 834: Hoima District – Shs 20,331,850,000 120) Vote 835: Ibanda District - Shs 21,754,328,000 121) Vote 836: Iganga District – Shs 38,124,629,000 122) Vote 837: Isingiro District – Shs 43,369,358,000 123) Vote 838: Jinja District - Shs 37,285,315,000 124) Vote 839: Kaabong District - Shs 16,287,466,000 125) Vote 840: Kabale District – Shs 32,609,628,000 126) Vote 841: Kabarole District - Shs 20,343,712,000 127) Vote 842: Kaberamaido District – Shs 14,913,324,000 128) Vote 843: Kagadi District - Shs 35,348,272,000

8469 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023 Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Report of the proceedings of Parliament (Hansard) is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament. I hope Kaberamaido District has not returned any money for wage because once we upgraded some health centres, we also budgeted for wage through this Parliament. So, I am wondering why Kaberamaido is at 39 per cent, when the national coverage is above that. There could be an issue, which I wanted, through you, Rt Hon. Speaker, to investigate. And so, I request the honourable member to team up with me so that we can know the root cause. Otherwise, you may find that the situation in Bukedea District may be different. In Kakumiro District, as I speak now, it is almost at 60 or 62 per cent. Why is Kaberamaido still at that low level? Why are other districts still low? So, we need to investigate and find out. Some of those issues arise due to delays by some of the district service commissions. Thank you.

8486 Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Report of the proceedings of Parliament (Hansard) is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament. STATEMENT ON THE BRUTAL ARREST OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Parliament and Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District, Rt Hon. Anita Among - until a call came from Kampala to Ngora, the function was cleared.

Honourable colleagues, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of leaders from Bukedea District Local Government, the district of our very own Rt Hon. Speaker of Parliament. These are the people who have supported her and enabled her to come here to Parliament and be our leader. I hope they will continue doing the same. They include: 1. Mr Imran Muluga – RDC 2. Ms Mary Akol – LC V Chairperson 3. Mr Showan Juma Emong – District Speaker 4. Ms Hellen Amunyo – Town Council speaker We also have 16 LC III chairpersons from Bukedea. They can stand up for recognition. We have 22 district councillors, 33 town council councillors, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk to Council. They are attending a two-day training on governance and management of local councils at Hotel Africana in line with the Ministry of Local Government. They are represented by the Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among, Hon. Bosco Ikojo and Hon. Patrick Opolot-Isiagi. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Thank you. This is your House and you are always welcome. Honourable colleagues, the media has been awash with stories of what has been going on at Entebbe International Airport. Some of the most painful videos I saw were of people crying and Ugandans being denied chance to re-enter their country. There are others being denied chance to go for opportunities, which IN THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Official Report of the Proceedings of Parliament SECOND SESSION - 6TH SITTING - THIRD MEETING Parliament met at 2.09 p.m. in Parliament House, Kampala. PRAYERS (The Deputy Speaker, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, in the Chair.) The House was called to order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Prime Minister, instruct the relevant minister to visit and investigate the allegations made against UWA to the satisfaction of the Member. Colleagues, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have students and teachers from Bukedea Secondary School in Bukedea District. They are represented by the Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among and Hon. John Bosco Ikojo. Today, she sent me to represent her. So, she is the one you see here. (Laughter) They have come to witness and observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them. Thank you. (Applause) Also, in the Public Gallery, we have students and teachers from St Claver Schools Limited. They are represented by Hon. Bashir Kazibwe. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Furthermore, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of committee clerks from the National Assembly of Zambia. They are here to benchmark with the Department of Clerks and to observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them. Thank you. (Applause)