Butembe County

Thank you for catching my eye, Mr Speaker – (Laughter) I want to appreciate you. Ladies and gentlemen, let us listen a bit; give me my time. The three minutes are now beginning. I am the honourable Member of Parliament representing Butembe, Jinja District. I am a new Member of Parliament. Whatever mistakes I make, kindly allow them. My name is Kiirya Grace Wanzala. The President’s speech is where I will concentrate, and all my submissions will not go beyond it. I was impressed by the write-up, but I am a practical farmer, and at the same time, I do business. The President comes out to clearly explain how Western Uganda, especially his place, has evolved, where he has made sure that targeted programs are made, his people are trained, and he has even supported them with coolers; bulk production in milk started, and factories developed in Western Uganda. I want to re-echo this: heifer cows were brought into Uganda, first by the Busoga Diocese in Uganda under the FREP program. Secondly, in 1986, when they had just taken overpower, the Heifer Project came in with cows under the minister, then Hon. Victoria Ssekitoleko, and my constituency was a beneficiary. Later, MAKAPU came in. I want to concentrate on that area. Once Heifer left and MAKAPU as a project came in, almost all the cows disappeared in Busoga. Why? Ticks. Another reason was that extension systems were not working, and all these things collapsed. Up to now, we have not had extension workers in those villages in the sub-counties. The minister for agriculture will confirm to us whether they are there -

Madam Speaker, the local governments with additional local revenue are the following: Arua City, Jinja City, Lira City, Mbale City, Apac Municipal Council, Agago District, Budaka District, Bugiri District, Buhweju District, Bulambuli District, Bushenyi District, Dokolo District, Jinja District, Kalilo District, Kasese District, Kyikube District, Koboko District, Kyegegwa District, Kyenjojo District, Kyotera District, Mbarara District, Mitooma District, Moroto District, Nakapiripirit District, Nakasongola District, Namisindwa District, Obongi District, Pallisa District, Rubanda District, Rubirizi District, Rukiga District, Sironko District, Tororo District, among others. (Interjections) Madam Speaker, we have also provided Shs 72.9 billion as additional disbursement by the World Bank for the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) project. The World Bank approved and disbursed additional funds for GROW project. These funds must be utilised, or the grant will be cancelled at the end of this financial year. Madam Speaker, I now come to the supplementary expenditures that are above the 3 per cent legal limit that require additional financing. The total is Shs 463.15 billion, and the particulars are as follows: i. Shs 56.95 billion for LC1, LC2, and Women Council Committee elections countrywide as directed by the Cabinet. These funds are required to support the Electoral Commission in fully implementing the electoral roadmap, as already approved by the Cabinet. ii. Shs 29.57 billion for AFCON 2027 preparatory activities. Honourable members, the Cabinet directed that we fully fund AFCON 2027, beginning with the immediate requirement in this Financial Year 2025/2026. These funds are required to implement the urgent preparatory works, reduce implementation risk and keep the overall AFCON 2027 preparation programme on schedule. The activities include the following; i) Shs 14.1 billion for preliminary works at Kabalega International Airport. This one will go to the Ministry of Works and Transport. ii) Shs 8.03 billion for priority road works and associated support activities in Kira Municipal Council. iii) Shs 3.06 billion for pitch improvement at Kadiba Football Stadium. iv) Shs 0.31 billion for branding of host cities and content production for the Destination Uganda documentary. v) Shs 1.0 17 billion for Hoima City and Masindi Municipality to finance sanitation and road safety interventions. vi) Shs 1.02 billion for meteorological and aviation safety support system. vii) Shs 1.8 billion for water utility preparatory works for the Hoima cluster. Madam Speaker, we also require; COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Honourable members, thank you so much for laying the wreaths to our departed. In the VIP gallery this afternoon, we have the immediate fam ily members of the late Hon. Helen Nakimuli. We have Fr Christopher Walusimbi, who is the dad. Father, you are most welcome. We have Ms Irene Nampala, the sister. You are welcome. We also have Mr Nicholas Ntege, Mr Photius Ssekabira, both brothers of the late, and Ms Melanie Namirimu, the daughter of the late. They are here to observe the proceedings. In the VIP gallery this afternoon, we have the following members of Parliament-elect, who are here to support: 1. Hon. Bernadette Chandia Kodili, from Moyo District; 2. Hon. Esther Acom from Serere District; 3. Hon. Lydia Mutende Wanyoto; 4. Hon. Peace Tibyaze from Jinja District; 5. Hon. Betty Nakisita Mpongo from Namutumba District; 6. Hon. Ismail Kasule from Hoima West Division; 7. Hon. Topista Acamfua, Zombo District; 8. Hon. Sarah Itungo Masereka from Kasese District; 9. Hon. Annet Birungi, Workers’ Representative; 10. Hon. Harriet Ntabazi of Bwamba County; 11. Hon. Arthur Atuhairwe Kazoora from Ruhinda South County; 12. Hon. Sylvia Katooko Damba from Kibuku District; and 13. Hon. Adrine Katusiime from Sheema District. They are here to witness today’s proceedings in paying tribute to the late Hon. Helen Nakimuli, and they are all most welcome. We also have the Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). We have Hon. Dr Gerald Siranda Blacks and Hon. Veronica Kadogo. We will continue to introduce you as we receive notifications. I also want to - we have members from the National Unity Platform (NUP) in the VIP gallery. We have Dr Lina Zedriga, acting party president and Ms Jackline Tumushabe, Deputy Party President. We also have Mr Davis Lewis Rubongoya, Ms Katana Benjamin, Ms Sarah Muwonge, Mr Buwembo Habib, Ms Nabatanzi Faridah, Mr Rover Alex and Ms Nalukwago Judith. They are here to follow the proceedings. Also in the public gallery, we have members of the Uganda Volleyball Federation led by the federation president, Mr Sadik Nasiwu Zaid. They are in a delegation, and they are many. We also have students from Kibuli Secondary School, where the girl is studying. You are most welcome. Thank you so much for coming. I have condolence messages here. I have also seen Hon. Rose Akol; she is there. Thank you so much. I have a condolence message from His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and attached to it is Shs 20,000,000. We have a contribution of Shs 10,000,000 from the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus. Allow me to hand over the monies to Hon. Kirumira Hassan so that he will be accountable. I would like to request that the contributions that we are making go towards the support of the child. The Parliament of Uganda will take the responsibility of all the burial expenses, and I am saying ‘all’. I have a contribution from Hon. Anita Annet Among, “AAA”, of Shs 10 million. I have a contribution of Shs 5,000,000 from the Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. [The Speaker] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Yoto Oo*ttnttec rm*|uGtrmo] 816 Buikwe District 29.OO7.649 8t7 Buledea District 32.070.566 818 Bukomansimbi Distrist 20,843,921 819 Bukwo Distric{ 29,903,022 820 Bulernbuli District 28.423.678 82L Buliisa District 17.598.564 822 Bundibuso District 39,387,931 823 Bunyangabu District 25.L62.958 824 Bustrenyi District 33.454.206 825 Busia Distrist 44,489.383 426 Butaleja District 39,776,276 827 Butanbala District 30.754.023 828 Butebo District 20,o39,759 829 Burnrma District 15.991.120 830 Buyende District 26.906.353 831 Dokolo District 25,699,646 832 Gomba District 22.803.54L 833 Gulu District 23.531.301 834 Hoima DisEict 24,263,480 835 Ibanda District 29.69L.O7L 836 Imnm District 43.204.562 837 Isingiro District 58,063.351 838 Jinja District 38.577.730 839 IGabone District 19,792,798 840 IGbale DisEict 40,769,459 841 IGbarole District 21.563.389 . 842 Ihberamaido District 20.586.216 -l 843 Ihsadi District 40,821,563 844 IGkumiro District 31,795,417 845 ) 1C.547.241 : I I , I 7,

I put the question that the total sum of Shs 1,332,386,480,312 be provided for as a supplementary for development expenditure for central government for the Financial Year 2024/2025. (Question put and agreed to.) LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE 1. Vote 722 - Moroto Municipal Council: Shs 160 million; 2. Vote 820 - Bulambuli District: Shs 202,244,620; 3. Vote 827- Butambala District: Shs 36,356,530; 4. Vote 838 - Jinja District: Shs 213 million; 5. Vote 845 - Kalaki District: Shs 74,776,279; 6. Vote 858 - Kayunga District: Shs 235,200,000; 7. Vote 865 - Kiryandongo District: Shs 120 million; 8. Vote 866 - Kisoro District: Shs 567,851,100; 9. Vote 867 - Kitagwenda District: Shs 412 million; 10. Vote 875 - Kyankwanzi District: Shs 80 million; 11. Vote 882 – Luwero District: Shs 540,756,000; 12. Vote 898 – Mubende District: Shs 378,616,912; 13. Vote 906 - Namutumba District: Shs 40 million; 14. Vote 924 – Rukungiri District: Shs 198,591,279; 15. Vote 926 – Sembabule District: Shs 350 million; 16. Vote 928 – Sheema District: Shs 50,442,000; 17. Vote 932 – Tororo District: 651,605,442; and 18. Vote 933 - Wakiso District: Shs 165,137,504. Subtotal for Local Government: Shs 4,476,577,666.

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I would like to thank the chairperson and members for the two reports. On education, my colleagues have talked about Busoga University and Bunyoro University. All we need is a Vote and we have these institutions start next academic year. The committee also recommends the completion of construction of health centres IV, but like my sister from Kiruhura said, we need to upgrade the health centres III in constituencies where we do not have health centres IV like Kagoma and Butembe in Jinja District. Mr Speaker, when it comes to electricity, the Government should prioritise this, especially in Busoga and in particular Jinja, because we produce this power. When it comes to town councils that were created in the last term, most of them are not funded. Like Jinja, we do not have headquarters. We still go to the city; we need funding to complete our district headquarters. Mr Speaker, we need more funding to the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank to support the Parish Development Model programme. When it comes to the East African Community and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; about the statutory obligations and non-payment of subscription fees, it is embarrassing to our nation. People working in these institutions must develop thick skins. You are undermined; you do not take part in decision-making. It is a mess. Some of us have been there. Mr Speaker, I believe the Government should evaluate these international organisations, and have a cost-benefit analysis to find out whether we need to continue being members of some of these institutions. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak as the Shadow Minister for Fisheries. Mr Speaker, yesterday, a boat with about 15 people capsized on Lake Victoria in the waters between Buvuma and Mayuge. These people who were on board had been arrested by the UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit, who are attached to Namugongo Barracks in Jinja District. The suspects were handcuffed with ropes, had no life jackets, the boat was overloaded and all the 10 suspects died. The FPU officials survived because they had life jackets and so, they managed to swim to save their lives. Mr Speaker, this is what we have always talked about. On so many occasions, as a shadow minister, I have been here emphasising that we should table the Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations for the law to be fully operationalised. The UPDF on the lake does not have sympathy for our people and we said, that if this law becomes operational, the marine police - as we proposed in the law - plus officials from the fisheries sector, if they were the ones on the lake, maybe such accidents would have been avoided because these are well-trained people. It is really disheartening that someone can lose a life because she or he is unable to save themselves. This is illegal - how do you arrest someone, handcuff someone with a rope, and put someone in a boat that is overloaded, with no life jacket? My God! Mr Speaker, my prayer is that these people should be compensated or their families, but even compensating them is not enough. The officials attached to the UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit should be arrested and charged for negligence of people’s lives. Lastly, we should table the Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations for the law to be fully operationalised. The UPDF is not supposed to be on the lake. It is really disheartening. Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, I submit.

Okay, but I want to make a correction. Hon. Aber said that I am her good friend. I am not her good friend, for the record, but she is a colleague; that is okay. Madam Speaker, I appreciate you for making time for this brief statement – (Interjections) - Hon. Aber used to be a good friend of mine when she was still part of the Opposition. I see some colleagues are complaining. Madam Speaker, I will make this statement brief. I did travel to Busoga Subregion, specifically Jinja District, with some Members of the shadow cabinet and some Opposition Members of Parliament from Busoga Subregion to interact with sugarcane farmers. They had been reaching out to us with several complaints so we decided to pay them a visit and interact with them. I will skip a couple of things and go to the background. Background Busoga is one of Uganda is leading sugarcane growing regions, contributing significantly to the country’s sugar production. The sugar industry is one of the fastest growing industries in our economy under the manufacturing sector, contributing over Shs 300 billion in taxes annually, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, employing over 100,000 Ugandans directly and many more indirectly. The industry also produces over 150 megawatts of electricity from bagasse, of which about 70 megawatts is supplied to the national grid. Busoga has the biggest number of sugarcane mills and a huge acreage of sugarcane, making

Honourable members, this is a very serious issue. I request the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to come with your team tomorrow at midday - tomorrow is Friday - we meet over this and sort it out, once and for all. We will also have a team from Lango and people from the Ministry of Education and Sports, and resolve this issue. Honourable members, in the public gallery, we have students and teachers from Jinja Central School in Jinja South Division, Jinja District. They are represented by Hon. Manjeri Kyebakutika and Hon. Dr Batuwa. You are welcome. (Applause) We also have students and teachers from Toroma Primary School in Katakwi. They are represented by Hon. Koluo and the Vice President, Her Excellency Jessica Alupo Rose Epel. You are most welcome. Hon. Koluo, do you want to greet your people?

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise on a matter of national importance concerning disasters in Jinja District. Year in year out, Jinja District is hit by rains and we do not normally bring it here because the time I tried, we were never helped. However, last week, in Kagoma Constituency particularly, eight villages in Nakakulwe Parish, Kisozi A, Kisozi B in Nakakulwe, Buwuma West, Lumuli A, Lumuli B, Lumuli C, and Buwuma Central were affected. On Monday, Buweera Parish in Kagoma North Constituency, Buwolero, Nakulyaku, Kizinga, Mawolero, Igombe and Idoome were hit by heavy rains. The crops and houses were destroyed. Animals were killed. We have seven families that are homeless and on Tuesday, Buwenge Town Council Market got burned. It is not the first time. Year in, year out, it gets gutted by fire and this is the main market in Jinja District. Mr Speaker, my prayers are that: i. The ministry provides these people with iron sheets, beddings, since some are homeless, food and seedlings. ii. As we go through the budgeting process, the Government should plan for housing or build a permanent structure in Buwenge Town Council. This is because the district headquarters are in Buwenge Rural and just next to it is the market. Thank you.

Thank you. [Hon. Olanya rose] Hon. Olanya, there is no one on the Floor. Now, my guidance is, please, let us listen to the Leader of the Opposition in silence. This statement is delivered under Rule 53 of our Rules of Procedure and Rule 53(2) provides for debate. Now, in case he mentions a statement you do not agree with, during debate, you will have all the time to clarify or to clear the air. In the public gallery this afternoon, we have students and teachers of Lubani Secondary School, Jinja District, represented by Hon. Moses Muwanika Walyomu and Hon. Joy Katali. They have come to observe proceedings of this House. Please join me in welcoming them. Thank you. Honourable Leader of the Opposition - (Hon. Macho rose_)

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

Honourable member, just hold on. I see these little angels going, please hold on. Are those students of Gertrude Academy Primary School from Kagoma County, Jinja District? Are you the one? Please stand up and wave at your MPs. They are represented by Hon. Moses Walyomu and Hon. Katali. Please join me and welcome the young angels. Thank you, have journey mercies.

Thank you. Honourable colleagues, Ambassador Hidemoto first came to Uganda in 1984; it was in the midst of the war. At that time, he was a senior business executive for one of the big Japanese businesses coming to explore the market here. He shared with me that he never thought this country would recover; he never thought he would come back here. When he was posted here, he said, he was impressed by the strides we had managed to make as a country and he prays we continue on that path. (Applause) The Government of Japan has been able to build over 242 schools and different health centres for us, and supported the roads sector. So, we would like to extend our appreciation. I am sure the one for the Government will formally be extended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President, when the ambassador goes to pay his last farewell visit to them. Honourable colleagues, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of sugarcane outgrowers from Butembe Constituency, Jinja District. They are represented in Parliament by Hon. David Livingstone Zijjan and Hon. Loy Katali. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them. (Applause) You can stand up for recognition. I hope some are from Hon. Walyomu’s area. Honourable colleagues, we had a consultative meeting today with Members of Parliament from the sugarcane-growing areas, the minister for trade, the Attorney-General, representatives of farmers and the shadow minister for trade, Hon. Manjeri Kyebakutika – (Hon. Ssemujju rose_) - the Speaker is still speaking. The motion might be aimed at stopping the Speaker from speaking. (Laughter) Anyhow, honourable colleagues, as I was saying, we had a very extensive discussion and, in the end, the Government requested for time to go and consult on some of the issues, which colleagues raised. Once those consultations are concluded, I will wait for a signal from the Government and, then, we shall consider the Bill at the right time. In the public gallery this afternoon, we also have a delegation of representatives from Bunyoro Kitara Students Association, based in Hoima City. They are represented in Parliament by Hon. Asinansi Nyakato, Hon. Patrick Isingoma Mwesigwa and Hon. Joseph Ruyonga. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them once again. (Applause) Thank you. Still on my communication, before I forget, we have Ash Wednesday tomorrow. The Catholic Chaplaincy will have it celebrated here. The Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese will lead us in Mass, starting at 5.00 p.m. tomorrow. For more information, you can link up with Hon. Lucy Akello, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Catholic Chaplaincy. Be there in big numbers to welcome the Bishop of Nebbi. Hon. Ssemujju, do you have a procedural matter?

11679 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2024 want to raise, you come to the Speaker, early, and you – Information? No one is on the Floor. Honourable members, in the public gallery, this afternoon we have a delegation of Uganda Sugarcane Growers Association from Butembe Constituency, Jinja District. They are represented in Parliament by Hon. David Livingstone Zijjan and Hon. Loy Katali. They have come to observe proceedings of this House. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Honourable member, have they given you very critical information which you refuse to share with me? And you want to share it with the House?

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want to thank the committee for the report. I think Nakasongola is almost similar to my constituency of Jinja District, which is rural because my constituency is full of forest reserves. Mr Speaker, sometimes I wonder. Before the creation of NFA, that is the National Forest Authority, we used to have full forest cover under the ministry. Now with the presence of NFA, forests are disappearing. I think this is forcing the community nearby to think that there is no need for forestry because at the end of the day, the so-called big people go and acquire leases and plant trees and after planting trees, when these trees grow, they reach a certain time and go and harvest and then the whole forest looks like it is cleared. Mr Speaker, as I talk, if you go to one of the forest reserves in my area, that is Namavundu, people are just harvesting the trees. The so-called investors - and when the locals do apply for the leases, they are not given a chance. When NFA is implementing the Act, they implement the Act favouring them. The other part which favours the locals is not looked into because if you read the Act very well, at least there is 5 per cent of the land to be utilised by the locals. But in my area, the whole thing is done by NFA giving out land to the commercial farmers. To make matters worse, we have Itanda Falls. The locals discovered the falls, but I tell you, NFA gave out that area and now people cannot even access it.

Thank you. Still in the public gallery this afternoon, we have church members from St Mark Lukolo Parish, Busoga Diocese, Jinja District, led by Rev. Michael Kyakulaga. (Applause) Welcome to the Parliament of Uganda. This is a God-fearing Parliament and that is why you see that we receive many of you. Hon. Aga Isabirye, stand up and they see you. They are represented by Hon. Aga Isabirye and Hon. Manjeri Kyebakutika. You are most welcome and keep praying for us, as Parliament. (Applause)

Thank you. Honourable colleagues, in the public gallery this afternoon we have pupils and teachers of Jinja Central School from Jinja District. They are represented in Parliament by Dr Batuwa Timothy and Hon. Katali Loy. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause)

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;

Mr Speaker, the motion reads: “WHEREAS the Parliament of Uganda received with deep sorrow, the sad news of the demise of Hon. Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba, which occurred on Thursday, 19 October 2023; AWARE THAT Hon. Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba had an illustrious and distinguished career, serving in various key positions in the political and public service of Uganda, where he played a crucial and immense role in the pre and post-colonial administration of Uganda; NOTING THAT Hon. Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba held several key positions of responsibility, which include the following – (a) Principal Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister of Uganda, H.E. the late Dr Milton Obote; (b) Principal Private Secretary to the then President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. the late Gen. Idi Amin Dada; (c) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Community Development from 1974 – 1975; (d) Minister of Health from 1974 – 1977; (e) Minister of Justice/Attorney-General in 1976; (f) Minister of State for Animal Industry and Fisheries, 1990 – 1993; (g) Member of the Constituent Assembly; (h) Minister of State Office of the President 1994-1996; (i) Member of Parliament representing the people of Jinja Municipality West, Jinja District then, from 1996-2001; and (j) Secretary and Commissioner, Judicial Service Commission; RECOGNISING THAT Hon. Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba was a firm advocate and promoter of democracy, good governance, peace, rule of law, respect for human rights, access to justice for all and strengthening public administration, ideas he illustrated in his book “A STATE OF BLOOD: The Inside Story of Idi Amin”; and

Thank you. Honourable members, in the public gallery, we have very beautiful children from Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School. (Applause) You are most welcome and thank you for coming. This is your Parliament. These beautiful kids are from Kampala Central Division. They are represented by Hon. Kazibwe Bashir and Hon. Shamim Malende. You are most welcome. You are very smart. (Applause) Also, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have Muslim leaders from Kagoma County, Jinja District. They are represented by Hon. Walyomu and Hon. Katali. You are most welcome. Thank you for coming. Asaalam Aleikum . (Member rose_) Honourable member, why are you standing? In my communication, I asked the Prime Minister for a brief statement on what happened in Kasese and I know all of you want to talk about Kasese. Let us first know what happened; let us not speak out of the blue. The Prime Minister is in the House. Honourable members, we need to debate from an informed point of view.

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

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I take the concern raised by Hon. Brandon Kintu on the death of 105 children in the hands of unqualified medical workers. It is very unfortunate. This morning, I took responsibility to call Jinja District Health Officer. He assured me that they did not have any report on such an incident. However, now that the honourable member has made it clearer that it is a NGO we shall take his prayers very seriously and we do a comprehensive investigation. Personally, I undertake that I will move closely with the MP and visit this NGO in the very near future.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of urgent national importance. This is a matter of life and death. On the 13 th of this month, we lost one of the chairpersons, LCI of Kabembe West, Budima Parish, Butagaya Subcounty, Kagama County, Jinja District. This chairperson was in critical condition that needed ICU services and so, he was referred to Jinja Referral Hospital. However, on reaching the referral hospital, the ICU was not functional. When we consulted the nearby hospital in Mbale, it was the same problem. Mr Speaker, adding to that, these people were told to buy drugs in the nearby pharmacies. At the end of the day, we lost the chairperson. Jinja is one of those districts with Ebola cases, and having no functional ICU is very dangerous. Not only that -