Bukoto County Central

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I have a question. I kindly request the Prime Minister to update us on the road in Masaka District, which benefits my constituency as well. It is called Mitemula- Musansala-Nakiyaga Road going to Masaka District Headquarters, and Kyambazi- Kyanamukaaka-Lusakalwamese-Dimo via Mulema Road. I also wish the Prime Minister updates us on the issue that we requested - we do not have any Health Centre IV in my constituency. So many other areas do not have Health Centres III. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I also join my colleagues to congratulate you. I rise on a matter of national importance. In Masaka District, Bukoto East, we have a road called Buzirango Bwaja Kabasese. This road is supposed to be a district road, and it serves more than 8 villages. There are no schools across, and all children, both primary and secondary, have to cross to this side of the area for schools, hospitals, and everything. However, when it rains, that road is impassable. We have been buying boats for those communities, but during the dry season, the boats are definitely parked and get spoiled, and every rainy season, we have no option but to buy boats, which cannot serve the students and then serve the communities. I therefore request that that road be considered to be given at least a flyover for the students in particular, because when it rains, they cannot cross - ( Member timed out. )

Thank you. Honourable members, our army is one of the most professional institutions. The cattle rustlers are not Karamojong. It must be on record that the cattle rustlers are not Karamojong. They do not write on their faces to show that they are Karamojong. Those are just cattle thieves. In the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have students and teachers of Bukakata Seed School, from Masaka District. They are represented by Hon. Evans Kanyike and Hon. Joan Namutaawe. You are most welcome. The Namagunga girls - we also have our daughter there, Ketra. Daughter, Hon. Solomon also has a kid in Namagunga. Where are you, Ketra? Achieng Ketra, where are you? Next item. (Laughter) (Hon. Zaake rose_) Francis?

Vota Dclodgtlo fm*,{gGIEo0(Il 876 Kyegegwa District 31.470.913 877 Kyenjojo District 41.947.987 878 Kyotera District 40,338.213 879 Ianwo District 22.L74.Ot2 880 Lira District 27.502.131 881 Luuka District 30,991,532 882 Luurcrc District 78.LO3.724 883 Lwengo District 32.483.519 884 Lyantonde District 21,935,852 885 Madi-Okollo District 2t.f3/.L.5g2 886 l{anafua District 32.457.37r 887 Maracha District 29,492,485 888 Masaka District 14.615.925 889 Masindi DisEict 27.738.604 890 Manrge District 4),514,128 891 Mbafe District 42966,325 892 Mbarara District 27.253.74L 893 Mitooma District 36,257,O32 894 Idi@Pistrict 35.248.748 895 Moroto District 15.165.026 896 Moyo District 24,948,054 897 Meigi Distrist 33.986.704 898 Mubende Distrbt 30.641.693 899 Mukono District 55.925,165 900 Nabilahrk District LL.358,444 901 Nakapiripirit District .rl L3.874.296 902 Nakaseke District ,7/ 43.L87.786 903 Nakasonsola District d{// 31,982,802 904 Namafiinso District w, 27,875.777 905 r*i"irraoo Pi"oi", -l7EF r\ 1 \P ? - s 4FE)-. s

Votc Dcrc$tlor *rdtUCxmul 851 IGnurUu District 4,183,383 852 IGpchomn District L,981,743 853 I(apelebyorU District 2,630.719 854 I(arcnga District 1,399,598 855 IGsanda District 3,428,678 856 I(asese District 13,603,845 857 IGtaklrri District 3,370,949 858 IGnrnga District 5,669,819 859 IGzo District 3,L52,276 860 Kibaale District 6,579,O11 861 Kibosa Distriq! 3.960.200 862 Kibuku District 2.969.425 863 Kikuube District 4.561.406 8& Kinrhura District 3.903.054 865 IGryandongo Distrist 3.830.644 866 Kisoro District 3,722.933 %7 Kitagurenda District 2.382.403 868 Kiteun District 3.380.974 869 Ifuboko District 2.087.W3 870 Kole District 2.663.870 87L Itutido District 2.707.O70 872 Kumi District 4.245.534 873 Kwania District 2,78r.O82 874 Kween District 2.518.346 875 Kyankqranzi District 3,276.736 876 Kyegegrf,a District 4.992.9L6 877 Krrenjojo District 6.437.830 878 Krrotera District 4.648.360 879 Lamurc District 3.525.410 880 Lira District 2.946.27s 881 Luuka District 2.679.967 882 Luwero District tL,lLo,747 883 Lwengo District 2.755,524 884 2,61L.925 885 Madi-Okollo 1,47L,340 886 Manaftna District I a(|AnZ t-l )frt I \ 2,O76,1L3 887 Maractra District ( f ttW ,( \ *ttr 3,193,327 888 Masaka District t,/ '.K 1,566,265 ( \$ 5TlPage --a

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Masaka District received the -

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for this opportunity. I thank the chairperson for the report. My concern goes to the unfunded priorities. They have indicated the review of the decentralisation policy, which has taken 30 years, and Shs 2 billion is needed to review this policy. Mr Speaker, in my district, Masaka City was carved out of Masaka District but the district headquarters is in Masaka City. Here in Parliament, we appropriated Shs 1 billion to new districts and in Masaka District, the council took a decision and allocated land where the district headquarters is going to be built. To our dismay, the Minister of Local Government came and overturned the decision which was taken by the district council. Not to review the decentralisation policy, it gives powers to those from the ministry to override the decision of the council. Secondly, I am also concerned about domestic arrears. The people who supply the Government need to be given priority, especially our local people. In this financial year, Shs 200 billion was allocated for domestic arrears, yet they are demanding over Shs 10 trillion. We need to reconsider this. For the local government, they are demanding Shs 22 billion but the provision is Shs 4 billion, leaving a gap of Shs 18 billion. It needs to be given priority. Lastly, there is the induction of the newly elected leaders. Mr Speaker, we are given induction as Parliament and we are always called upon to be inducted, especially those who are new in Parliament. If we do not induct newly elected councillors, local leaders, chairpersons and mayors, then we shall leave a gap and they will not be able to provide the leadership we require from them.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. You very well know that we had instances of insecurity in Masaka District shortly after the elections; we had the pangas and many other things. These insecurities were not curbed down, although they got out of the media. As we speak, today, around five mobile money shops have been attacked. We have had two deaths and there is a lot of theft and insecurity in Masaka District. I have tried to engage the Minister of Internal Affairs, the DPC, and the police about these issues, but they continue to say that they do not have transport and their motorcycles are out of order. I am now praying, Mr Speaker, that a vehicle is given to Masaka District for the police. We have had fires and there is no fire brigade. We are just in disarray. I only request that the Government provides transportation for the police of Masaka District. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. The country learnt of the sad and unfortunate news of the passing of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. Hon. Ssegirinya has been unwell for some time, as you already know, and has been under the care of many hospitals, but breathed his last from Lubaga Hospital at 12.10 p.m. on Thursday, 9 January 2025, that is yesterday. Hon. Ssegirinya was born on 17 January 1987 in Butale, Kaddugala in Masaka District. He rose to prominence as a politician and a business person. The late Hon. Ssegirinya started his studies from Kaddugala Primary School and later went to Kaddugala Secondary School and Pimbas Secondary School in Kyebando for higher education. He holds a certificate in urban food experience from the Netherlands. At the time of his death, he was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration at the Islamic University in Uganda. Madam Speaker, Hon. Ssegirinya started his public life and service to his country as a political activist at a very young age. He later became a councillor, representing Kawempe Division at KCCA where he served from 2016 to 2021. He was elected a Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North and has been part of the 11 th Parliament. Madam Speaker, Hon. Ssegirinya has been a loving husband, father to eight children, and supported many other children who are not his. Madam Speaker, Hon. Ssegirinya will be remembered for his tireless dedication to public service. He always stood for his people and endeavoured to work on the issues affecting the people around him. He passionately supported women economic independence through, among other things - (Applause) - establishing a SACCO group called the Kyebando Community Development Association, which supported women-owned small and medium enterprises. He also participated in the promotion of community healthcare by establishing a health facility called Kawempe –

Thank you. Next item. (II) THE OUTBREAK OF CHICKEN DISEASES IN MASAKA DISTRICT THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES (ANIMAL INDUSTRY) ( Lt Col (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama): Thank you, Mr Speaker. On Thursday, 1 August 2024, our attention was drawn to audio and visual content that had gone viral on social media regarding a discovered dump of carcasses of dead layer chicken in Masaka District, claiming that there was a strange disease affecting poultry in the district and warning the public from consuming chicken. Actually, avian influenza was suspected. Globally, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is the most dangerous poultry disease since it affects humans, wild and domestic birds at epidemic levels or it can occur as outbreaks and is deadly. Newcastle Disease (NCD) and Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) do not affect humans but kill poultry in large numbers.

13964 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME At country level, vaccination against the NCD and IBD is undertaken, especially in commercial poultry units and we always encourage our poultry farmers to vaccinate regularly. Vaccination against the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is not undertaken since the disease does not occur in the country with endemic status. Therefore, HPAI is the poultry disease that is dreaded, which can cause mas death in poultry. Tests were, therefore, undertaken to check NCD, IBD and the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which was suspected in the specimen that were collected from Masaka District. Mr Speaker, investigations were undertaken by Masaka City veterinary officers, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) veterinary teams. The following were the findings: Mr Speaker, the findings of these teams were consistent and similar, indicating that only one farm suffered a loss of more than 3,500 poultry of the same age. The number of poultry dumped in four sites was consistent with age and numbers that died on the farm. The farm is located in Kalagala village, Nyendo- Mukungwe subcounty, Masaka District. The other farms visited reported normal mortalities consistent with poultry farming. The post-mortem reports indicate that the chickens developed bacterial pneumonia and had foreign bodies in their lung tissues. These issues were caused by overcrowding in dusty and poorly-ventilated housing conditions where poultry was being reared, leading to respiratory problems. Laboratory findings revealed that the specimens were negative for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Newcastle disease, and Infectious Bursal Disease (lBD). In conclusion, the birds that were dumped in four sites in Masaka were of the same age and from the same farm. Therefore, the condition is localised and not widespread. The cause of mass deaths on the farm was diagnosed as a respiratory system infection exacerbated by congestion and dust in the poultry houses. The farmer has been advised on the stocking rate and housing structure with adequate ventilation, seeking veterinary services to improve production and productivity on his farm. The ministry also issued a press release on Thursday, 1 August 2024 to clarify on the situation and allay public fears over the persistent threat to the poultry industry. Thank you, Mr Speaker and honourable colleagues for listening to me.

13921 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2024 very important point of lack of expanded rural electrification in Mityana to raise this matter. He raised a matter of Kyetume Parish which is the leading producer of tomatoes in Mityana. The tomatoes go bad due to lack of a factory to add value addition. A Turkish investor was willing to set up a factory but due to lack of electricity infrastructures, it was not possible. Hon. Lumu raised the matter of Kasikombe which has a Health Centre III but without electricity infrastructure as well. Most of our constituencies, including yours, Mr Speaker, because I visited Mitooma North when we visited as a Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, and some of the areas in your constituencies are not connected to power. In most of our constituencies, we have examples like those of Mityana County South, unfortunately, we do not see any programme to cure the rural electrification problem. The much hyped Electricity Access Scale Up Project is not able to expand coverage beyond the existing lines. The project was designed to connect customers who require both a no-poll and a one-poll service. We now know that the project is being implemented in some areas, excluding others, as the minister mentioned it clearly here. In my constituency; Bukoto County East, Masaka District, we do not have any free connection. Honourable minister, in many other areas where implementation has commenced, only those who require no-poll service are benefitting contrary to the design approved by this House. Increasing –

Mr Speaker, I move under Rule 28 of our Rules of Procedure to submit the following businesses for the succeeding week from 13 to 15 August 2024. 1. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development will present the following statements: (i) A comprehensive update on the progress of the Electricity Scale-up Project funded by the World Bank and other electrification projects financed by the Trade and Investment Bank East Africa (TIBEA) and the China EXIM Bank. (ii) She will give an update to the House on the status of the electricity connectivity in the country. 2. The second statement will be provided by the Minister of Health on the outbreak of the monkey pox disease in the country. 3. The statement by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on the outbreak of chicken diseases in Masaka District. SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT

)4;{? #- ,} fl:' ,t \i 1 -- il- - .:i:- 4l'l "i \Ir- l,l A t \t, ./, ML 15 I l \\ i"r t, \- Amount (OOO'| I Vote Descrlptlon Kotido District 13,536,892 87t 32,287,740 872 Kumi District 22,448,O49 873 Kwania District Kween District 23,483,046 874 27,t44,881 875 Kyankwanzi District 30,023,121 876 Kyegegwa District 877 Kyenioio District 41,375,555 874 Kyotera District 38,098,598 20,772,32r 879 La.mwo District 25,977,O29 880 Lira District 88r Luuka District 30,193,940 882 Luwero District 76,754,416 31,951,654 883 Lwengo District Lyantonde District 2r,65t,622 884 \885 Madi-Oko1lo District 18,292,316 30,930,306 \beo Manafwa District 887 -\J Maracha District 27,86r,236 888 Masaka District t4,479,506 24,850,064 889 Masindi District Mayuge District 47,435,948 890 891 Mbale District 42,274,528 a92 Mbarara District 26,666,L35 31,888, 1 13 893 Mitooma District 33,OO2,47L 894 Mityana District 895 Moroto District t4,769,O25 -_896 Moyo District 24,665,O9O Mpigi District 32,393,3s3 897 898 Mubende District 28,702,368 54,266,t93 899 Mukono District 900 Nabilatuk District 10,830,654 12,968,813 901 Nakapiripirit District * ff*- I --L . .._.1r,

--T1tr- l+- ;,? "t ''i.. ?Y\,L \i. t -fi' --t*;=*" M I t({,,- I i: ij lL I v t1 f t l"=' ti.j Y Amount (OOO'| Vote Descriptlon 7,328,OO8 Manafwa District 886 3,44t,331 Maracha District 887 3,471,050 888 Masaka District 4,882,502 Masindi District 889 6,068,543 890 Mayuge District 6,429,337 Mbale District 891 3,641,820 492 Mbarara District 9,052,297 Mitooma District 893 6,6a2,495 894 Mityana District 1,658,849 895 Moroto District 1,922,2O4 896 Moyo District 3,477,355 897 Mpigi District 6,69L,743 898 Mubende District 3,766,672 899 Mukono District 4,343,422 Nabilatuk District 900 3,OL6,472 901 Nakapiripirit District 5,835,018 902 Nakaseke District 2,548,6t5 903 Nakasongola District 4,536,596 904 Namayingo District 4,9t8,709 Namisindwa District 905 3,981, 161 906 Namutumba District 3,807,O77 907 Napak District 4,970,272 Nebbi District 908 2,906,306 909 Ngora District t,75A,026 Ntoroko District 910 7,940,925 911 Ntungamo District 5,490,899 Nwoya District 9t2 L,649,499 913 Obongi District 2,603,313 9t4 Omoro District 2,577,067 915 Otuke District 6,868,886 9t6 Oyam District 3,127,34r 917 Pader District 2,692,356 918 Pakwach District 4,682,708 9t9 Pallisa District 3,493,436 920 Rakai District 5,950,433 92t Rubanda District 3,4tt,704 922 Rubirizi District ,-i I ,r 4 27 F$*\

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity. The military on lakes no longer want people to fish and trade in silver fish. In March this year, in Lambu Landing Site in Masaka District, military police confiscated fishing gears and silver fish from fishing communities. I am requesting the minister in charge of fisheries to address this House on this ban and inform us of the plans the Government has for the people affected because of this ban. Thank you.

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;

Masaka has been there. When they created the city, the police headquarters are now in Masaka City. So, the rural Masaka District has no police headquarters and we have no patrols. The District Police Commander (DPC), the head of security in Masaka, that is, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and the District Internal Security Officer (DISO) all sit in Masaka City. When this happened, we contacted the DPC of Masaka, but he had to contact the people in Masaka City to come to our rescue. As the area Member of Parliament, I urge the Minister of Internal Affairs and the minister responsible for security to provide –

That is why I am thanking you. (Laughter) At the beginning, this Government had sent a junior minister for education and sports to address these complex matters. That is reflective of their response when they received reports the way the Members from Kasese have described. Rule 52, under which the minister has moved this statement, should be utilised to provide Parliament with information so they can seek help, not propaganda. I have known Hon. Ssempijja since his time as Masaka District LC V Chairman. I do not know why, especially ministers from Buganda, allow to carry statements that are a shame. You come to Parliament to lie to us and you want us to –

8757 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023 161) Vote 876: Kyegegwa District – Shs 23,846,624,000 162) Vote 877: Kyenjojo District – Shs 35,581,507,000 163) Vote 878: Kyotera District – Shs 35,036,531,000 164) Vote 879: Lamwo District – Shs 18,485,759,000 165) Vote 880: Lira District – Shs 27,100,374,000 166) Vote 881: Luuka District – Shs 25,440,932,000 167) Vote 882: Luweero District – Shs 63,300,117,000 168) Vote 883: Lwengo District – Shs 27,153,735,000 169) Vote 884: Lyantonde District – Shs 18,276,836,000 170) Vote 885: Madi-Okollo District – Shs 17,665,819,000 171) Vote 886: Manafwa District – Shs 25,992,671,000 172) Vote 887: Maracha District – Shs 25,235,124,000 173) Vote 888: Masaka District – Shs 13,315,598,000 174) Vote 889: Masindi District – Shs 23,520,737,000 175) Vote 890: Mayuge District – Shs 42,544,940,000 176) Vote 891: Mbale District – Shs 36,346,216,000 177) Vote 892: Mbarara District – Shs 23,774,583,000 178) Vote 893: Mitooma District – Shs 27,230,403,000 179) Vote 894: Mityana District – Shs 31,132,617,000 180) Vote 895: Moroto District – Shs 13,533,113,000 181) Vote 896: Moyo District – Shs 20,493,308,000 182) Vote 897: Mpigi District – Shs 30,334,080,000 183) Vote 898: Mubende District – Shs 25,717,019,000 184) Vote 899: Mukono District – Shs 49,808,239,000 185) Vote 900: Nabilatuk District – Shs 8,965,015,000 186) Vote 857: Katakwi District - Shs 25,335,675,000 187) Vote 858: Kayunga District - Shs 37,361,049,000 188) Vote 859: Kazo District – Shs 18,099,602,000 189) Vote 860: Kibaale District - Shs 17,514,216,000 190) Vote 861: Kiboga District – Shs 25,621,222,000 191) Vote 862: Kibuku District – Shs 21,510,868,000 192) Vote 863: Kikuube District – Shs 22,027,669,000 193) Vote 864: Kiruhura District – Shs 18,214,354,000 194) Vote 865: Kiryandongo District - Shs 28,181,672,000

8758 BUDGETARY PROPOSALS & ESTIMATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 195) Vote 866: Kisoro District - Shs 41,251,167,000 196) Vote 867: Kitagwenda District – Shs 19,274,549,000 197) Vote 868: Kitgum District - Shs 28,277,064,000 198) Vote 869: Koboko District - Shs 19,175,066,000 199) Vote 870: Kole District – Shs 24,145,853,000 200) Vote 871: Kotido District – Shs 11,301,208,000 201) Vote 872: Kumi District - Shs 25,388,394,000 202) Vote 873: Kwania District – Shs 22,753,848,000 203) Vote 874: Kween District – Shs 19,391,073,000 204) Vote 875: Kyankwanzi District – Shs 24,244,929,000 205) Vote 876: Kyegegwa District – Shs 23,846,624,000 206) Vote 877: Kyenjojo District – Shs 35,581,507,000 207) Vote 878: Kyotera District – Shs 35,036,531,000 208) Vote 879: Lamwo District – Shs 18,485,759,000 209) Vote 880: Lira District – Shs 27,100,374,000 210) Vote 881: Luuka District – Shs 25,440,932,000 211) Vote 882: Luweero District – Shs 63,300,117,000 212) Vote 883: Lwengo District – Shs 27,153,735,000 213) Vote 884: Lyantonde District – Shs 18,276,836,000 214) Vote 885: Madi-Okollo District – Shs 17,665,819,000 215) Vote 886: Manafwa District – Shs 25,992,671,000 216) Vote 887: Maracha District – Shs 25,235,124,000 217) Vote 888: Masaka District – Shs 13,315,598,000 218) Vote 889: Masindi District – Shs 23,520,737,000 219) Vote 890: Mayuge District – Shs 42,544,940,000 220) Vote 891: Mbale District – Shs 36,346,216,000 221) Vote 892: Mbarara District – Shs 23,774,583,000 222) Vote 893: Mitooma District – Shs 27,230,403,000 223) Vote 894: Mityana District – Shs 31,132,617,000 224) Vote 895: Moroto District – Shs 13,533,113,000 225) Vote 896: Moyo District – Shs 20,493,308,000 226) Vote 897: Mpigi District – Shs 30,334,080,000 227) Vote 898: Mubende District – Shs 25,717,019,000 228) Vote 899: Mukono District – Shs 49,808,239,000

Mr Speaker, I acknowledge the report of the honourable minister. However, I would like to say that his orders are appreciated but he should understand that orders on actions illegally done really do not matter; an illegality with or without an order is an illegality. We wait for action on the officers that manhandled these honourable Members of Parliament. Mr Speaker, for the record, the Members are 11 and I want this to be on record so that when we are looking for culprits, they know the victims are known: i. Hon. Joan Namutaawe, Woman MP of Masaka District; ii. Hon. Betty Ethel Naluyima, Woman MP of Wakiso District; iii. Hon. Juliet Kakande Nakabuye, Woman MP of Masaka City; iv. Hon. Manjeri Kyebakutika Woman MP of Jinja City and Deputy Opposition Chief Whip; v. Hon. Nyakato Asinansi, Woman MP of Hoima City; vi. Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa, Woman MP of Mityana District; vii. Hon. Florence Kabugho, Woman MP of Kasese; viii. Hon. Stella Isodo Apolot, Woman MP Ngora District; ix. Hon. Helen Nakimuli, Woman MP of Kalangala District; x. Hon. Hanifa Nabukeera Woman MP of Mukono District; and xi. Hon. Joan Acom Alobo, Woman MP Soroti City. Mr Speaker, this comes against the backdrop of what you explained in your opening statements that honourable members had lodged a petition to the Speaker over this mistreatment. Mr Speaker, they logged the complaint in their own right. That complaint is not a legal battle, but a public demonstration of their dissatisfaction. SUPPLEMENTARY RECURRENT EXPENDITURE FOR FY 2022/2023

8379 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 26 APRIL 2023 The committee was further informed that a team composed of personnel from the Directorate of Research, Planning and Development, Human Resource Development, Human Resource and Management, crime intelligence and logistics and engineering was constituted to review the applications and come up with a short list for applicants for the post of PPC general duties and PPC drivers to be invited for interviews. Recruitment criteria for PPCs, a total of 9900 applications were received out of which 1846 including 1261 males and 585 females, qualified to be shortlisted for interviews. Of the 15 applicants Uganda police received from Buhweju District, none of them qualified, some districts failed to meet there quarter namely: Nabilatuk, Koboko, Yuymbe, Kakumiro, kibale, kikube, KIryandongo, Kyegegwa, Kitagwenda, Rakai, Lwengo, Kalungu, Kazo, Bududa, Sironko, Kaabong, Mityana, Mpigi, Gomba, Nakaseke, and Buyende. Police Force leadership explained the allocation of these quarters was in line with the constitutional requirement of nationalistic and patriotic police forces and shall ensure that members of the Uganda police force are rec recruited from every district in Uganda. It was further explained that quotas allocated to districts are based on the population projections as provided by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The committee observed that the recruiting exercise had variances in the number of short- listed candidates per district. For example, Masaka City had 14, Masaka District had seven, Gulu City had 32, Soroti had 22 and Mitooma four. The committee queried the criteria used to allocate the said numbers. It further noted that in the circumstance where a district or a city did not meet the number for the quarter, the balance was given to the neighbouring district since districts are being cut often but stay within the geographical area. The committee was informed that variance in recruitment is based on the population quarter of which the formula is provided by the constitution and based on UBOS figures. The committee is satisfied that the variance in quarters given to different districts is justified. The committee noted that the recruitment exercise was centralised with the application being submitted at regional police offices and forwarded to police headquarters for processing. The committee recommends that whereas the Police Force conduct the recruitment exercise at the regional level due to COVID-19 pandemic, in future, the exercise should be done at the district headquarters as has been the practice. This will promote transparency in the exercise. Recruitment criteria for UCE leavers A total of 1488 applications were received and of these, 853 were found suitable for the next stage. These cut across all classes of driving permits. The recruitment exercise was in accordance with the second advert run by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The committee noted that all interested persons had to file applications accompanied by a recommendation letter from local authorities, as proof that the applicant is a resident of a particular district, a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with 4 credits including English and at least a pass in mathematics obtained not earlier 2018, a valid driving license for those applying for the position of PPC drivers and a national id card as proof of Nationality. The committee recommends that there should be a verification committee comprised of the LCIII chairperson, subcounty chief and GISO before the applicant submits the application to the police force to minimise forgeries. The committee is satisfied that the advert for recruitment was made public on print media, radio and television and therefore applicants were aware of all the requirements for the positions they applied for. Originality and Identity of Applicants It was alleged that most of the people shortlisted per district were not residents of the said district. A case in point was Masaka City

8380 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR and Masaka District. It was further alleged that the process of shortlisting the applicants was marred with irregularities and that some of the shortlisted applicants in particular from Kimanya Kabonero Masaka subregion were not dully recommended by local council authorities but only obtained recommendations from the Resident District Commissioner. The shortlisted names did not reflect the indigenous names within the locality. The committee was informed that it was a requirement that after the advert all applications in that area must be supported by recommendations by the LC1 chairperson, Resident District Commissioner and a valid National ID card in addition to academic qualifications and a valid driving license for the drivers. All applications were verified and shortlisted candidates were from the districts where they applied from. The committee scrutinised sample applications from the regions of greater Masaka, greater Bushenyi and North Kyoga and it is satisfied that all the shortlisted applicants are residents of the districts where they applied from. Their names may not be of the indigenous communities within the locality but based on free movement of Ugandans in accordance to Article 29(2)a of the Constitution of Uganda and free movement of labour in Uganda, different localities have different ethnicities that have settled in those areas; it is easy to associate names with a certain locality. Evidence of residence is only based on particulars on the National ID supported by the recommendation from local authorities. The committee was satisfied that all shortlisted applicants met the required qualifications- so, the recruitment process should not be delayed. This was overtaken by events because the trainees are passing out in July this year. Conclusion The recruitment exercise is the only way to increase the police structures countrywide. This should be conducted on merit to give a chance to the majority of unemployed Ugandans and for quality force to serve the police purpose. The number of applicants was high indicating the desire of the youth to serve their country. I beg to submit.

Mr Speaker, on 4 May 2022, Hon. Richard Sebamala, MP Bukoto Central in Masaka District, raised a matter of national importance in regard to budget suppression, particularly in the road sector, where he stated that it had caused the accumulation of arrears to the tune of Shs 334 million per day from obligations owed to the contractors hired by UNRA –

Clerk, are you reading from the same? On Item 6(I)(a) of the Order Paper, I have the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. (A) ON THE PLIGHT OF OVER 600 PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGES OF KASANJE, LWEMODDA, KYEBIGGA AND KALINGOMA IN KYESIIGA SUBCOUNTY, MASAKA DISTRICT WHO WERE EVICTED IN 2020

Honourable Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development - House suspended for five minutes. (The House was suspended at 3.34 p.m.) (On resumption at 3.42 p.m., the Deputy Speaker presiding_) RESPONSES BY MINISTERS TO URGENT QUESTIONS (A) ON THE PLIGHT OF OVER 600 PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGES OF KASANJE, LWEMODDA, KYEBIGGA AND KALINGOMA IN KYESIIGA SUBCOUNTY, MASAKA DISTRICT WHO WERE EVICTED IN 2020

5806 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Mr Speaker, I am also concerned about the people who were shortlisted. From Masaka District and Masaka City, we have reservations that these people who were shortlisted might not be coming from those two districts. My prayers; i) The Minister of Internal Affairs lays before this Parliament the quotas per district; (Applause) ii) The Minister of Internal Affairs lays a full list of the shortlisted candidates per district with their national identity cards; and iii) The minister gives an explanation on these variances. Thank you, Mr Speaker.