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land ownership, land grabbing, overlapping land titles, and these issues have greatly affected Kibaale’s agricultural production and peace for the people of Kibaale. We really need the office of lands to come regarding land conflicts in Kibaale. People do not have anything to eat as they are being vacated by insecure landowners claiming that it is their land. They are being - (Member timed out.)

Mr Speaker, I was a Member of Parliament for Kibaale District, and I know we have historical issues of absentee landlords. Almost half of that issue has been handled, but we still have gaps. Where you see that we have gaps is because the absentee landlords cannot be located. Our great-grandparents made titles in 1900 and the 1960s, and other people who inherited do not know whether they have land titles. Therefore, the President is coming up with a new idea which may solve our problem. However, remember we have systematic land demarcation. Already, over 6,000 hectares of land has been compensated, which we are going to give to those bibanja owners. The process is on, but it will take some time because of those peculiar issues. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has been at it. Even as I speak, people continue to identify these absentee landlords and take them to the Ministry of Lands, which then compensates them through the Uganda Land Fund.

Thank you. The honourable at the back there. That is Kibaale or -?

79 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026 On behalf of the Government of Uganda, I commit to continue building on the strong foundation already in place by effectively leading a robust service delivery team, both political and technical that responds to the needs of our people by strengthening the link between the Executive and Legislature, and by ensuring continued availability of Government business in this Parliament and making sure that the ministers regularly attend and provide timely responses to Parliament. Mr Speaker, the priorities of the NRM Government are very clear as outlined in the National Development Plan IV and the 2026/2031 NRM Manifesto, aimed at wealth creation, improving household incomes and expanding our economy from an estimated $68.4 billion by the end of June 2026 to $500 billion by the year 2040. Mr Speaker, this growth will be anchored on strategic investments in our ATMs, which are: Agro- industrialisation (PDM, Emyooga , et cetera), Tourism development, and Mineral development, including oil and gas, science, technology, innovation, and creative industry development. In addition, the Government will invest in enablers for the ATMs to deliver on planned growth. These enablers are: 1. Peace and security, which is a prerequisite for economic stability. 2. Infrastructure development. Here, I am talking about the Standard Gauge Railway, roads, electricity, and the metre gauge rehabilitation, water, sanitation, and environmental conservation. Honourable members, health, education, information communication technology, electricity generation, transmission and distribution, industrial parks and free zones, administration of justice, law and order, effective legislation and oversight - Mr Speaker, effective management of climate change, environmental and natural resources, and disasters as they occur. Fellow leaders, Ugandans expect quality services from us. We can effectively serve our people through proper implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Government interventions. I want to reassure you that this will enable us to achieve better results with even limited resources. Mr Speaker, leadership is a gift from God. I know that the role of the Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament requires commitment, patriotism, teamwork and sacrifice. I, therefore, request your continued support and prayers as we embark on this journey together. Mr Speaker, I recommit to continuing to serve our people to improve service delivery and socio-economic transformation. To the people of Kakumiro District and the greater Kibaale, thank you for electing me to the Ninth, 10 th , 11 th and now the 12 th Parliament. In conclusion, I once again thank you, Mr Speaker and Members, for approving my reappointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda. In the same vein, I appreciate His Excellency the President for the trust and confidence placed in me. I pledge continued commitment, collaboration, and teamwork during the “No corruption, no more sleep” term of office, as our country takes a qualitative leap into upper-middle-income status. For God and My Country. (Applause)

8 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS 5. Kansiime Annah Woman Representative Rwampara NRM 6. Kanyesigye Mercy Youth Representative Female Independent 7. Kapyagon Brian Kongasis County Bukwo Independent 8. Karim Musa Aringa North County Yumbe Independent 9. Kasajja George Patrick Bulamogi North West County Kaliro NRM 10. Kasigwa Gerald Bihemaiso Kigorobya County Hoima NRM 11. Kasirye Nganda Ali Makindye East Division Kampala NUP 12. Kasukaali Methuselah Mwenge Central County Kyenjojo NRM 13. Kariisa Johnbosco Koy Buhweju West County Buhweju NRM 14. Katushabe Ruth Woman Representative Bukomansimbi NRM 15. Katusiime Annet Mugisha Woman Representative Bushenyi NRM 16. Kawalya Abubaker Rubaga Division North Kampala NUP 17. Kasaija Matia Buyanja County Kibaale NRM 18. Karuhanga Gerald Kafureeka Ntungamo Municipality Ntungamo Independent 19. Khalayi Peace Woman Representative Namisindwa NRMK 20. Kiirya Grace Paddy Wanzala Butembe County Jinja FDC 21. Kiiza Andrew N. Kaluya Kigulu County South Iganga NUP 22. Katushabe Doreen Birungi Woman Representative Lyantonde NRM 23. Kiyonga C.W.C.B. Bukonzo County West Kasese NRM 24. Muhwezi Jim Katugugu Rujumbura County Rukungiri NRM 25. Kenan Opio Busiro South Wakiso NRM 26. Kateshumbwa Dicksons Sheema Municipality Sheema NRM 27. Katusiime Jovia Woman Representative Kiryandongo NRM 28. Kiiza Kenneth Nyendwoha Bujenje County Masindi NRM 29. Kikabi Edward (Dr) Ntwetwe County Kyankwanzi NRM 30. Kinalwa James (Maj. Gen.) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 31. Kinobere Herbert Tom Kibuku County Kibuku Independent 32. Kinshaba Patience Nkunda Woman Representative Kanungu Independent 33. Kiruluuta Yusuf J. Nkerettanyi Kalungu County East Kalungu NUP 34. Kirumira Hassan Katikamu County South Luweero NUP 35. Kisekka Salim Bukomansimbi North County Bukomansimbi NRM 36. Kitiyo Patrick Kapchorwa Municipality Kapchorwa Independent 37. Kiyimba Emmanuel Bukoto County Mid-West Lwengo NRM 38. Kasule Ismail Hoima West Division Hoima City ANT 39. Khainza Agnes Shiuma Woman Representative Bududa NRM 40. Kugonza Emely Buyanja East County Kibaale NRM 41. Kungu Samuel Bamuteeze Kigulu County North Iganga NRM 42. Kwizera Eddie Wa-Gahungu Bukimbiri County Kisoro Independent 43. Kyambadde Amelia Ann Mawokota County North Mpigi NRM 44. Kyarampe Rebecca Woman Representative Mitooma NRM 45. Kyarikunda Loydah T. Woman Representative Mbarara NRM 46. Kisa Stephen Bakubalwayo Luuka South County Luuka NRM 47. Kavuma Samuel (Lt Gen.) UPDF N/A N/A 48. Kitanywa Sowedi Busongora County North Kasese NRM 49. Kizza Hakim Sawula Bukoto County South Lwengo NUP 50. Kuteesa Patrick Kimanya-Kabonera Division Masaka City NUP 51. Kwiyucwiny Grace Freedom Ora County Zombo NRM 52. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda Woman Representative Mbarara City NRM 53. Komol Joseph Miidi Dodoth North County Kaabong NRM 54. Karubanga Jacob Ateenyi Kibanda South County Kiryandongo Independent 55. Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama Mbarara South Division Mbarara City NRM

11 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026 153. Mao Nobert Laroo-Pece Division Gulu City DP 154. Mwiru Paul Jinja South Division East Jinja City NUP 155. Nabadduka Annet Woman Representative Kibaale Independent 156. Nabakooba Judith Nalule Woman Representative Mityana NRM 157. Nabawanuka Sumayah Mubende Municipality Mubende NUP 158. Nabirye Annet Woman Representative Luuka NRM 159. Nabukenya Brenda Woman Representative Luweero NUP 160. Nagujja Judith Woman Representative Buvuma NRM 161. Najjuma Sarah Woman Representative Nakaseke NRM 162. Nakadama Rukia Isanga Woman Representative Mayuge NRM 163. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu Mawokota County South Mpigi NRM 164. Nakazibwe Hope Grania Woman Representative Mubende NRM 165. Nakisita Betty Mpongo Woman Representative Namutumba Independent 166. Nakiyi Julius Muntu Budadiri County East Sironko NRM 167. Nakut Faith Loru Woman Representative Napak NRM 168. Nakweede Harriet Woman Representative Kayunga NUP 169. Naluyima Betty Ethel Woman Representative Wakiso NUP 170. Namanya Viola Woman Representative Ntungamo NRM 171. Namara Dennis Buyaga West County Kagadi NRM 172. Namatende Eunice Woman Representative Bugiri NRM 173. Nambaziira Florence Woman Representative Ssembabule NRM 174. Nambeshe John Baptist Manjiya County Bududa NUP The Uganda National Anthem The East African Community Anthem (The House rose at 4.15 p.m. and adjourned until Friday, 15 May 2026, at 8.00 a.m.)

18648 CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2026/2027 Rugonjo-Nkenda, 132 KV rehabilitation. It is aimed at upgrading the aged 132 KV wooden pole lines to higher-capacity steel pole lines because most of these lines are now breaking down. The locations that will be covered are provided for under the third column, and they include Wakiso, Gomba, Butambala, Bukomansimbi, Sembabule, Masaka, Lwengo, Kyotera, Rakai, Kalungu, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Kyenjojo, Kibaale, Kagadi, Hoima, and Kasese. Madam Speaker, when we appear before most of the honourable members and in the budget committee, they usually ask this specific committee to report on where power projects, water projects, and mineral beneficiation projects are going to be located. It is the reason the committee laboured this time to report in this format, so that people here know that if Government is placing money, we are placing it for this specific project. I beg to request, Madam Speaker, that we be given time.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to thank the minister for the two statements. I also want to thank the Government and all those who have been involved in the preservation and conservation of the white rhino, to be specific. There is also the black rhino that was here in Uganda. The last reported black rhino was in 1983, and that was in the Kidepo National Park. What is the Government doing about that? Now that we have made strides on this, it is important that we do not forget about this very important animal species that could also enhance our tourism. The other point is in respect to the human- wildlife conflict. What has been emphasised more are the big animals, the elephants and all that but when you get back to our communities, you will see many households affected and disturbed by vermin, like the baboons. You will see monkeys roaming and actually if a woman is preparing food, and the monkey is coming up to grab it. This is because the habitat for the monkeys and all these animals has been disturbed. We need to get a way to support this. Now that we are talking about the Parish Development Model(PDM), I have a county called Kyebando in Buyanja Eastern Kibaale District. The biggest problem they have today are the vermin. Honourable minister, these animals are under your docket. You need to get a solution to MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

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Members are talking about the Kampala-Jinja Highway. But another nightmare is the road from Jinja to Nakalama. It is a 40-kilometre stretch, but you can use more than 3 hours. So, when we are planning for Kampala-Jinja, we also need to plan for the Nakalama stretch. Short of that, I do not think it is going to solve the problem. Secondly, the Government decided to forcefully acquire people’s land for resettlement in the areas of Kibaale and others. But many people are demanding money from the Land Fund, and some of these cases date back as far as the 1990s. You are compensating a person whose valuation was done in 1999, and giving them money. So, honourable minister for lands - I should divert from the roads. Really, is that value for money? Some of them are even trying to look around to get money, yet they have taken their titles. I have a family in Kakumiro. They took their title, one of the family members is very sick and wants to go for treatment abroad, yet they are not paying them; they cannot go to the bank to borrow. So, the other day, my in-law was saying - (Member timed out.)

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity. I thank the committee for a very comprehensive report. My issue is one. It has to do with the labour externalisation and the committee chairperson has rightly put it that it is a policy issue. We have many of our young people going to look for employment in different countries and the ministry is at the centre of managing this. I agree with the committee recommendation that they need support, and the migrant workers need some kind of protection. Mr Speaker, at the moment, in my district, Kibaale, we are grappling with an unfortunate situation. One of our own girls, Namata Teddy, from Kibaale Town Council, Busaana, died in Saudi Arabia. She went to work in 2022, and the company that processed her travel, called Swatt Services, has since closed. May her soul rest in peace. At the moment, the family is grappling with bringing back the body. They have requested for Shs 16 million. Usually, most of these young people who go to seek employment abroad come from very poor families. When such unfortunate incidents happen, they are completely helpless. I pray that the ministry comes in, one, to put in place what the committee has recommended, the migrant workers support fund, so that in such unfortunate instances, they are able to come in. Mr Speaker, my prayer is that for this unfortunate situation that we are in, as the people of Kibaale, we seek help from the ministry for gender to ensure that the body of our own is returned home. I thank you, Mr Speaker.

16953 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 10 APRIL 2025 Local governments Need to revise the formula for trade and industry grant to local governments The committee observed that the increment in the budget from Shs 2.9 billion to Shs 8 billion for Trade and Industry Conditional Grants to local governments is a positive move towards enabling commercial officers to execute roles in their respective local governments, which include trade development and promotion services, cooperative mobilisation, supervision, education and extensional services, market linkage services and the like. Mr Speaker, the committee recommends that the Government review the formula for distribution of the Trade and Industry Non- Wage Conditional Grants to local governments. The view is to increase the weight assigned to the fixed allocations to minimise disparities since the functions of commercial officers are the same. You can see the disparities in the table above. Different districts receive different amounts. The committee further recommends that the Ministry of Finance sensitise all local governments on the procedures for accessing transitional development trade and industry grants so that other qualifying local governments can benefit from them. Mr Speaker, on this one, we had noted that only Kibaale Local Government received Shs 790 million and no other district received it, so, the committee recommended as above. Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Inadequate funding to the Tourism Development Programme The committee observed that the current funding to the Tourism Development Programme is inadequate and unable to deliver on its mandate to the NDP IV, as well as the Tenfold Growth Strategy. The proposed budget for the programme is 77 per cent of the recommended budget for the programme in Financial Year 2025/2026. Recommendations a) The committee recommends that the Government adequately funds the Tourism Development Programme in order for the programme to contribute to the Tenfold Growth Strategy and double digit growth at the end of the NDP IV; b) The committee recommends that the Government prioritises funding of the Tourism Development Programme in order to enhance marketing of Uganda as a preferred tourist destination to boost the country’s foreign exchange and domestic economy, among others, while at the same time addressing the enablers for the long stay, especially upgrading the UHTTI to a tourism training centre of excellence and the UWRTI to a wildlife research and training centre of excellence. Funding for review of programme policies and regulatory framework The committee observes that the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities requires Shs 2 billion to review existing laws, regulations and policies for comprehensive management of the Tourism Development Programme. The review will enable the ministry to develop a legal and regulatory framework to include the following – below are the different laws. The committee recommends that the Government allocate an additional Shs 2 billion to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities to enable the review of the Tourism Development Programme’s policy and regulatory framework. Critical staffing gaps in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities The committee observed that the Ministry of Wildlife, Tourism and Antiquities is faced with staffing gaps, particularly at the level of commissioner, where it was noted that all four positions of commissioners for wildlife conservation, sites and monuments, tourism development, and museum services are vacant.

16959 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 10 APRIL 2025 the districts, it will help these institutions train bigger numbers of people and we will reduce unemployment in our districts because they train in hands-on skills and immediately people start working. So, I also support the committee on their recommendations that Shs 9.8 billion be given to UIRI; it is worth it. Mr Speaker, in the tourism sector and according to the committee, they have shown us that human-wildlife conflict is not well addressed, basically because of funding. If this sector does not have enough funding, people will continue to hate wild animals and see that the Government treasures animals over human beings. For example, in my area, Kamwenge, elephants are encroaching on people so much, and people have continuously shifted to Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Bunyoro areas. It is so devastating in this century when we see people still shifting because of human-wildlife conflict. The policy states that the priority are the grassland national parks like Kibaale National Park, which is a forest national park, but if we allocate more money to review their policies, then thereafter we can go for the forest national parks. Lastly, the budget for tourism in local governments is insufficient because we have around 1,200 chimpanzees in – (Member timed out.)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to applaud the chairperson and the committee for a very comprehensive report, and I am picking out two issues. One of them is the subcounty policing model. I wish to thank the Government for this innovative approach but my concern is more about the planning. This morning, the chairperson of one of the subcounties in my constituency called Karama, where 12 police officers have been deployed, called me that this very subcounty does not have an office but also, the police itself does not have buildings. The chairperson was calling to ask me to mobilise other leaders to accommodate these 12 officers in anticipation of another six being deployed. I am appealing to the Government to do thorough planning because we need the police officers spread across, but they also need to be catered for; otherwise, they will turn into a menace. The second aspect concerns facilitating district police stations. For example, in Kibaale, we do not have a vehicle. The vehicle that was provided many years ago is grounded on the road when it moves for one kilometre. Yet this vehicle is supposed to take care of hundreds of thousands of people in that place. We appeal to the Government to provide sufficient transport to the district so that we can monitor security in the area. Many times, they rely on borrowing from us but we also have other priorities. Sometimes, the District Police Commander speaks to the Resident District Commissioner to provide the transport, yet the RDC also has other engagements. Therefore, I support the idea of providing for resources. Somebody raised a matter here that the committee was saying that we need additional resources. I am glad that these issues came out because we need everybody, our property secured and this can only be by facilitating

16008 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT TOR 4: Matters incidental to human-wildlife conflict in areas adjacent to wildlife protected areas Community awareness creation and sensitisation campaigns The committee observed that UWA does not conduct adequate awareness creation and sensitisation campaigns among community residents in areas adjacent to national parks on dangers and possibilities of attacks by wild animals as well as peaceful coexistence between human and wild animals. Recommendations The committee recommends that UWA should foster strategic collaborative partnership with local leadership to sensitise the communities on possible dangers of human-wildlife interaction and peaceful coexistence. Installation of the electric fences to mitigate human-wildlife conflict The committee was informed by UWA that a total of a 100.5 kilometres of electric fences have been installed in some sections of the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth National Park and 153.5 kilometres along some areas of boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park while in Kidepo Valley National Park, no installation of fence had started. Mr Speaker, we have appendix K on that. The committee was further informed that plans were underway to install an electric fence along the remaining sections of the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth National Park - that is 62 - and Murchison Falls National Park - that is 112 - during the Financial Year 2024/2025. There are plans of concluding the aforementioned parks during the Financial Year 2025/2026, in addition to commencing the fencing of Kibaale National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park. Mr Speaker, we attached all those in annex L and annex M accordingly. The committee further observed that while in some parts of the boundaries of the protected areas, the electric fence mounted on wooden poles had been damaged and destroyed by termites, hence allowing the free movement of animals out of the protected areas into the communities, other parts of the protected boundaries had electric fences mounted on fibre poles which are more durable, hence effectively restricting animal movement. Recommendation Mr Speaker, the committee recommends that the Government allocates funds to UWA to ensure the timely completion of the installation and maintenance of electric fences around the boundaries of national parks to mitigate incidences of human- wildlife conflict. Mr Speaker, as instructed by this august House, the committee considered the matter of human- wildlife conflicts and it emerged that there were increasing incidences of human-wildlife conflicts that had significant negative impact on the welfare of communities and residents in the affected areas. It also emerged that the Government needs to invest in infrastructure and community sensitisation and awareness to mitigate incidences of human-wildlife conflicts. Mr Speaker, I beg to submit. (Applause)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. When the National Resistance Army was withdrawing from Mubende in 1995, after attacking Kabamba, it withdrew through Kibaale and Kakumiro districts of the Bunyoro Subregion, but when I hear people talking about compensation all the time, I do not hear Bunyoro Subregion being mentioned; I wonder why. There was a bitter war in this subregion in those years of 1985 when the NRA was withdrawing from Hon. Kabanda’s constituency: Kasambya. So, we need to be considered and put on the list, Attorney-General, because our people suffered, and lost property. It was bad. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

Thank you. Colleagues in the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of Karuguuza Development Radio Listeners from Buyanja East County in Kibaale district. They are represented by Hon. Matia Kasaija, Hon. Emely Kugonza, and Hon. Noeline Kisembo Basemera. They have come to observe proceedings of this House. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause ) Thank you. Hon. Noman OChero –

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am Kisembo Basemera Noeline. I represent the people of Kibaale District in Bunyoro Subregion.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am Dr Emely Kugonza, Member of Parliament for Buyanja East County in Kibaale District, Bunyoro Subregion. I am very pleased to be here in Gulu.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My name is Matia Kasaija. I am one of the living founders of the NRM party. I almost lost my life here when I was pacifying the people whom Kony had made impossible. In Parliament, I represent the Buyanja County, Kibaale District, Bunyoro Subregion. I am also the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Matters of finance should not be raised today, we will go somewhere and then we make a decision when we are budgeting. Come on, thank you. (Laughter)

I had allowed the Member for Kibaale, Member for Dodoth North. The doctor here wants to clarify something. Let us take advantage.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, in Kibaale District, we have two newly constructed health centres III which we appreciate but with no power connection. In the design, they never put a provision for an alternative power supply like solar or a generator. Mothers are being delivered using torches and candles. What plans does the Government have for such health centres that are connected?

13770 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT I was surprised when I saw, in the project concept that the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is actually going to do roads. And it did not even surprise me when it came to Kibaale District where we had two roads that were part of the Agriculture Cluster Development Program that failed. Even up to today, as we speak, the project has closed, but the roads are not completed. This is passing a vote of no confidence to the program approach. We would have seen, actually, the agriculture ministry working together with the Ministry of Works and Transport, doing the roads, because they have the experts. Also, when it comes to production, you cannot talk about production that will succeed and deliver the results that you want if it is not linked to the market. And when you look at the analysis of the entire project, it was actually all scattered here and there. We need to work on programmes we have done market analysis on, guide the farmers and in this particular case, we need to even look at the project cycle, but before the project cycle, sometimes you need to look at the project cycle of the communities and that is why it becomes very fundamental that you must get down to understand the priorities, ways of life of the communities and then be able to deliver conceptualised projects that will work for the people. One thing that we can actually see- we have seen many of the reports around. We are talking about overproduction and I will point out one particular case of milk. In this country, we have overproduction of milk and we are talking 4 billion litres of milk. When you look at the milk per capita consumption and look at the schools, why can’t we link up with the education sector and come up with a school feeding program that should be able to take the balance of the milk? We are looking at people- for example, every time we are promoting poultry in the communities and seeing every time the prices go down and people cannot be able to consume the milk because there is a cost. If you have to talk about the economic independence of a country, you need to upgrade this and talk about economic sovereignty. This means that the participation of the citizens must be very important and I think the different ministries and departments of Government need to go back to the basics of project development. I submit, Mr Speaker.

Mr Speaker, I would like Members to know that I knew Hon. Betty Aol when she was a councillor in Gulu. At the time I was also a district councillor in Kibaale. So, we know each other and I give her respect because of that. Concerning the issue of compensation, I would like to allay the fears of my sister. The National Resistance Movement Government is committed to ensuring that those people who lost cattle during the war - and we regret the war - will be compensated when the funds are available. Thank you.

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.

13456 PRESENTATION OF THE BUDGET SPEECH FY 2024/2025 Water, sanitation and environment protection As a result of Government intervention, more Ugandans now have access to safe, clean water. Coverage in rural areas is now estimated at 67 per cent and 70 per cent in urban areas. Out of the 71,225 villages, 56,617 villages have been served with at least one safe water source. In the Financial Year 2024/2025, clean water coverage will increase to 70 per cent and 85 per cent in rural and urban areas respectively. In the rural areas, the target is to reduce the distance to the nearest source of clean and safe water for human and animal consumption to less than one kilometre while in urban areas to less than 500 metres. The following are among the priorities we have budgeted for the next financial year: v. Construction of 52 large solar-powered water supply systems in 19 districts that are currently at less than 50 per cent water coverage. These are - let me mention them; Agago, Yumbe, Amudat, Kaabong, Bulambuli, Buvuma, Buyende, Namayingo, Rakai, Nakaseke, Sembabule, Kibaale, Kasese, Kyegegwa, Mubende, Lyantonde, Kakumiro, Kassanda and Kisoro; vi. Construction of another 15 solar-powered water supply systems in the rural growth centres of Lwentulege, Bugwara, Kabamba, Kikoora, Mwitanzige, Lugala, Kitenga, Bukizibu/Bumwena, Igwaya, Kidera, Bugomolwa, Kitonge - Nakasero, Kikonge, Kasese and Lubaali. This will cover a population of over 272,000 persons; vii. Completion of the construction of 31 town water supply systems and sanitation facilities in Bulangira, Kanapa, Aligoi, Opengate Kawo, Karago, Nyakashaka, Buikwe, Bundibugyo, Kapchorwa, Kamuli, Namasale, Kaliro - Namungalwe, Butaleja–Busolwe, Budaka–Kadama- Tirinyi-Kibuku, Kyankwanzi, Butemba, Ngoma, Lunya, Palabek-Kal (Lamwo), Obongo, Lamwo, Rhino Camp, Arra/ Dufile, Amuru, Kole, Alangi, Zeu, Kakingol, Iriiri and Lorengacora; viii. Construction of 17 rural water supply systems in the refugee hosting districts of Adjumani, Lamwo, Madi-Okollo, Moyo, Terego and Yumbe; ix. Progress of the construction of 26 water supply systems at various stages in Manafwa (now at 80 per cent), Mukura (40 per cent), Kidera (40 per cent), Atutur (40 per cent), Kadungulu (10 per cent), Kaproron (10 per cent), Iyolwa (20 per cent), Bukumi (5 per cent), Rubaya (50 per cent), Bethlehem - Nabigasa, Phase 1 (50 per cent), Kabura - Mwizi Phase 1 (50 per cent), Mabira (50 per cent), Bukiro (50 per cent), Nyabisirira (50 per cent), Bugarama - Karweru (50 per cent), Rwere - Kateretere (50 per cent), Kagarama – Bushura - Kibuzigye (50 per cent), Nyanseke (80 per cent), Busaale (95 per cent), Kibuzi (100 per cent), Adilang, Puranga (Pader), Kasawo, Phase 1 (5 per cent), Kyebando - Kasimbi (5 per cent), Nabilatuk and Losilang; and x. Increasing the water for production storage capacity for commercial farmers from 52.6 million cubic metres to 76.8 million cubic metres. To support the restoration of our environment and reverse the effects of climate change, Government shall undertake the restoration of 42,450 hectares of degraded wetlands along the Awoja, Kandekye - Ruhorobero, Nchwera, Chambura, Kiruruma, Naigombwa, Kibimba, Tochi, Aswa, Sezibwa, Mayanja, Muzizi, Mpanga and Lumbuye water systems. In addition, Government shall demarcate a 720-kilometre boundary with concrete pillars along the following wetlands; Kibimba, Tochi, Sezibwa, Mayanja, Muzizi,Awoja, Mpologoma, Ishasha, Kandekye, Ruhorobero, Nchwera, Chambura, Kiruruma and Naigombwa. A total of 15 million seedlings of assorted tree species shall be procured and distributed to individual farmers in several districts as well as to refugee-

>!ry \. d, \I' I "#t- F ,l 1, 1, -,'ts 01.L it.-' -.dh -r-t) +u!i---= ' 4" I I *- ,r1 t,r X M -6\ .I - ,. .,i,, t- Descrlptlon Amount (OOO'f Vote 840 Kabale District 37,399,826 2r,3t9,848 841 Kabarole District 19,649342 842 Kaberamaido District 843 Kagadi District 36,663,965 844 Kakumiro District 29,519,780 845 Kalaki District t6,394,928 446 Kalangala District 16,280,359 847 Kaliro District 3L,192,217 Kalungu District 28,705,355 848 449 Kamuli District 5r,729,233 850 Kamwenge District 3r,450,402 Kanungu District 851 47,21O,678 852 Kapchorwa District 22,472,086 853 Kapelebyong District 13,744,848 854 Karenga District 13,909,050 \ss Kasanda District 28,245,777 \-,, 8 56 Kasese District 80,380,999 857 Katakwi District 28,86t,256 Kayunga District 858 41,896,345 859 Kazo District 20,t37,t72 860 Kibaale District 19,010,095 861 Kiboga District 28,460,752 862 Kibuku District 25,8t4,730 863 Kikuube District 23,999,O82 864 Kiruhura District 23,t63,O54 865 Kiryandongo District 29,247,39O 866 Kisoro District 44,588,685 467 Kitagwenda District 20,597,57L 868 Kitgum District 26,464,995 469 Koboko District 22,845,14O 870 Kole District 28,306,987 <: L4 rb- irfi l

k 'I ii. #ri- - T ,? tu,*ur- r:l(- .: 26 =4 l.t ( \ l.---e-' )r Amount (OOO') Vote Descrlptlon 9,294,589 849 Kamuli District 5,106,892 850 Kamwenge District 6,153,676 Kanungu District 851 1,79o,475 452 Kapchorwa District 4,186,932 853 Kapelebyong District 2,540,91O 854 Karenga District 10,750,O50 855 Kasanda District 7,5t8,684 Kasese District 856 5,716,721 857 Katakwi District 7,805,t37 858 Kayunga District 7,725,674 Kazo District 859 7,254,6tO 860 Kibaale District 5,224,94t Kiboga District 861 4,t16,9Ll 862 Kibuku District 3,758,385 863 Kikuube District 3,866,206 864 Kiruhura District 4,506,327 865 Kiryandongo District 5,272,352 866 Kisoro District 2,t65,239 867 Kitagwenda District 3,085,928 Kitgum District 868 2,315,301 Koboko District ) eos 3,574,80L 470 Kole District 2,4t6,269 Kotido District 871 6,068,O43 872 Kumi District 2,956,24r 873 Kwania District 2,501,053 Kween District 874 5,O22,485 875 Kyankwanzi District 6,76L,447 Kyegegwa District a76 5,675,220 877 Kyenjojo District 3,579,392 Kyotera District 878 3,036,906 879 Lamwo District 3,674,946 Lira District TBBo 3,27t,477 881 Luuka District 6,O7a,216 Luwero District 842 6,840,262 883 Lwengo District 1,743,388 Lyantonde District 884 2,5t3,735 885 Madi-Okollo District i iF!": N\','" k

Thank you. Hon. Wanda followed by the Kibaale MP. It seems most of you are getting interested because you see me – what I was trying to do – there are Members who have been here all day. We are about to finish, but I wanted at least each one to get a chance to speak, affirmative action. However, there are Members entering the House and immediately standing up yet I have the Leader of the Opposition to conclude. Let us see if we can accommodate five more Members.

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, last month in Kibaale District, one primary school called Nyamugura Primary School lost its roof to a storm. The parents are not allowed to contribute towards the renovation of the school, because the policy does not allow parents to contribute funds. We have had such situations in the district, and the school administrators get stranded. The district has no funds to rehabilitate the school. In such a situation – (Member timed out.)

Mr Speaker, the district of Kibaale has been supported with iron sheets. Remember the other ones that came and found themselves in the compound of somebody? (Laughter) The Office of the Prime Minister will definitely support the honourable member. I request that the Chief Administrative Officer under the Bunyoro ministry - honourable members, let me also set the record straight. We did not buy new iron sheets for Karamoja, but we have distributed all the iron sheets to Karamoja. There was mismanagement of records. We have the ministry for Bunyoro. The iron sheets that were taken to Bunyoro should come from the ministry for Bunyoro affairs. We agreed that we should support institutions like schools and churches, in case there is a storm. Madam honourable member from Kibaale, I know Nyamuhunguza. I was the Member of Parliament for that area, and we shall support you, not only Kibaale, but all other colleagues.

12096 PRIME MINISTER’S T IME The existing bridge was constructed in 1964 and is insufficient to accommodate the increasing levels of traffic on the road. The bridge has also been the scene of several accidents in the recent past. Mr Speaker, the Government of Uganda recognised the challenges posed by the existing bridge and prioritised its replacement in the National Development Plan (NDP) III period. The new bridge will provide a reliable link between the northern and southern regions and is expected to aid the development of the priority sectors of tourism, culture, oil and gas and industrialisation. The Ministry of Works and Transport is currently carrying out an engineering assessment of the old bridge to ascertain the remaining life and also determine its load-carrying capacity considering the ever-increasing traffic volume despite old age. The output from the study shall guide the Government on the approach for short term interventions on the bridge during the construction of the replacement. The report is expected in May 2024. The Government of Uganda contacted the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the possibility of partnering in the delivery of this key infrastructure. JICA agreed to consider partnering on the replacement and is currently undertaking a design process which is expected to be completed in the Financial Year 2024/2025 and construction is expected to commence in the Financial Year 2025/2026. Mr Speaker, the replacement of Karuma Bridge has been prioritised by the National Resistance Movement(NRM) Government and will be undertaken once the financing arrangements are completed. The second question came from Hon. Emely Kugonza, Member of Parliament, Buyanja East County, Kibaale District. The question was that the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment started implementing the Kasimbi Piped Water Project in Kasimbi Subcounty in Buyanja East County, Kibaale District, in 2018. After drilling two high-yielding production wells, the implementation of the Project stopped. The communities that were targeted, including the rapidly growing Kasimbi Rural Growth Centre, Kasimbi Seed Secondary School, Kasimbi Health Centre III among others, have a crucial need for water. His question was that when is the Government planning to complete this critical Water Project? Mr Speaker, my response is that in the Financial Year 2016/2017, the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, embarked on the implementation of piped water supply systems in several small towns and Rural Growth Centres in Kibaale District. These included Kibaale Town Council, Nyamarunda Town Council, Kasimbi, Kyebando, Kyakatwanga and Nyamarwa. The phased approach was adopted because of the prevailing financial constraints. I have a table below, which is a summary of the status of implementation of this water supply systems. For example, Nyamarwa and Kyakatwanga, the design population was 5,294, and the cost was Shs 2.1 billion and it was completed in April 2019. Nyamarunda, the target population was 7,783, the cost was Shs 2.4 billion and it was completed in April 2017. Kasimbi-Kyebando, the target population is 31,394, its cost is Shs 6.6 billion in Phase I and in Phase II, it will be Shs 3.4 billion. The design is complete and that is what he is talking about. Kibaale Town Council, the target population is 52,020, Phase I was Shs 3.9 billion; Phase II Shs 5.8 billion and Phase III Shs 15.5 billion. Phase I was completed in September 2021. Designs for Phase II and III are complete. Mr Speaker, the proposed Kasimbi Water Supply System was designed and is to be developed together with the Kyebando Water Supply System. The two are located in the subcounties of Kasimbi and Kyebando respectively in Kibaale District. The proposed water supply system was designed to serve a projected population, like I have already told you, of 31,394 people in the year 2045 whose

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Last weekend, a school called St Margaret in a village called Busesa, Buyanja East in Kibaale District, was gutted by fire. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. However, the entire premise was burnt down. The district security team responded, but they did not have the required equipment. Even the neighbouring districts of Kakumiro and Kagadi did not have a fire engine that could come in to help. My prayer and request is that the Government puts in place a fire engine, at least in the district, to be able to help. Now that we have got the extension of electricity to a number of villages, we are likely to have a lot of such calamities and we may not be helped in time. I beg to submit.

11582 THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023 Kamwenge, Katakwi, Kasese, Kibaale, Kiboga, Kyenjojo, Mbale, Masindi, Mayuge, Mukono, Namalemba, Nakapiripirit – I am trying to remember Namalemba; my apologies – Pallisa, Rukungiri, Sironko, Wakiso and Soroti. Policy and control measures in place Our policy on FMD is for the Government to avail vaccines to farmers as a public good for reasons explained earlier. For many years, I think since during colonial times, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has been providing a budget item for procuring vaccines. This, however, has been insufficient and only covers 1.1 Per cent of the susceptible domestic animal population, contrary to the recommended at-least 80 per cent coverage, leaving the rest of the herd vulnerable. This explains why the country experiences repeated outbreaks. Although the Animal Diseases Act, CAP. 38, empowers the Commissioner of Animal Health to order for the destruction of affected animals under the “test and slaughter” approach, the country cannot afford to implement this provision of the law due to high compensation budget requirements. Mr Speaker, with the budget limitations alluded to above, our ministry adopted the ring vaccination methodology, targeting the locations with animals at high risk. When we buy a few vaccines annually, the budget we get gives us, on average, half a million doses. We distribute them to district veterinary officers of the most prone districts and those with outbreaks to carry out ring vaccination around the infected herds or kraals. We also institute quarantine and other measures in the affected and susceptible districts to prevent spread or disrupt transmission. Mr Speaker, our total susceptible animal herd that requires FMD vaccination, as per current estimates, is 44 million cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. This, therefore, requires an annual vaccine stock of 88 million doses for the bi- annual vaccination requirement at a cost of $2 per dose. The financial implication for this translates into $ 176 million. The Government has been studying this financial implication and notes the financial stress it would impose on the national Budget, if the requirement for the bi-annual mass vaccination is to be achieved. Accordingly, and with the guidance of the President, a Cabinet Paper is scheduled for discussion at the next Cabinet sitting on Monday, 5 February 2024 to consider a number of policy options, including cost-sharing by the farmer, since the cost per dose is affordable by most livestock farmers. I will revert to this House and the country on the final position adopted by Cabinet. In the meantime, my ministry has repurposed some of the budget you gave us, under the development budget, and managed to avail 2.56 million doses to the country through the district veterinary officers of 94 districts last year. The list is attached to this brief. It shows which district veterinary officers took what. Under the same arrangement, we have ordered for 2.3 million doses, expected in a few months to come. Mr Speaker, another challenge associated with procuring FMD vaccines is that they cannot be bought off-shelf, since they are biological; live organisms with a short shelf life. You order and they manufacture for you. This explains the delay in their supply chain. In the circumstances, it becomes inevitable for the Commissioner of Animal Health, who is the commander of the animal disease control chain in the country, to order or impose animal movement restrictions or what you know as quarantine in affected districts. Quarantines are unpopular and an inconvenience to people’s livelihoods yet again, inevitable as temporary measures to control further spread to alarming and uncontrollable epidemic levels. We can lose the whole herd, if we do not become strict. If the stakeholders can be disciplined and comply with the quarantine protocols, the MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS [Mr Tumwebaze]

Madam Speaker, I beg to designate the following honourable members to the Standing Committee on Government Assurance and Implementation as members: 1. Hon. Ibrahim Kyoto Mululi - Budiope West County; 2. Hon. Enock Nyongore - Nakaseke North County; 3. Hon. Noah Mutebi Wanzala - Nakasongola County; 4. Hon. Pauline Kemirembe Kyaka – Lyantonde; 5. Hon. Patrick Bingi Nyanzi - Butemba County; 6. Hon. Richard Oseku Oriebo - Kibale County; 7. Hon. Sam Otukol - Pallisa County; 8. Hon. Emmanuel Otaala Otiam - West Budama County South; 9. Hon. Robert Wandwasi - Bungokho County South; 10. Hon. Apollo Masika - Namisindwa County; 11. Hon. Emma Rose Cherukut – Kween County; 12. Hon. Cosmas Elotu - Dakabela County; 13. Hon. Richard Ricky Anywar - Agago West County; 14. Hon. Tom Alero Alero - West Moyo County; 15. Hon. Sulaiman Hashim - Nebbi Municipality; 16. Hon. Noeline Kisembo Basemera – Kibaale; 17. Hon. Harriet Businge – Hoima; 18. Hon. Clare Mugumya – Isingiro; 19. Hon. Eddie Kwizera Wa Gahungu - Bukimbiri County; and 20. Hon. Bright Tom Amooti - Kyaka Central County. I beg to designate.

11123 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2023 have had a significant impact on attaining the presidential fast-track goals of ending AIDS by 2030 in Uganda. This, therefore, escalated the HIV infections among the young people across the country. Madam Speaker, the global World AIDS Day 2023 theme is “Let Communities Lead”. It calls on each of us to do all we can to individually and collectively tackle challenges, which are holding back progress in ending AIDS. The national theme for this year is: “Ending AIDS by 2030: Keeping Communities at the Centre”. With the 2030 target in sight, it is critical for everyone to reflect on their individual and collective responsibility towards ending AIDS in Uganda. Madam Speaker, the objective of this statement is to inform and seek your support towards the commemoration of the World AIDS Day that will be held on 1 December 2023. The national commemoration will be held at Kibaale Playgrounds in Rakai District. As a country, we always commemorate this day to take stock of achievements in the fight against HIV and AIDS, and rededicate more efforts to the fight against this epidemic. Every year, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate this day. Since the early 1980s, His Excellency the President has spearheaded the fight against HIV and AIDS in the country, which has resulted in him winning various accolades at continental and global levels. In June 2017, His Excellency the President launched the Presidential Fast Track Initiative to end AIDS as a public health threat in Uganda by 2030. Since then, the country has registered many achievements, like I have mentioned above. It is, therefore, critical to have increased and consistent sensitisation of the public about the prevalent risks of new HIV infections and what an individual needs to do in order to mitigate the risk. Commemoration of this day provides a strategic opportunity for all of us in engaging the public at national and subnational levels. This is timely because of the high social interactions across the country, where some people tend to indulge in irresponsible sexual behaviour, thus acquiring HIV and AIDS infections. The Office of the President will provide oversight to Uganda AIDS Commission – Actually, we shall continue to provide oversight - to ensure that community sensitisation is intensified, as part of the commemoration activities. As I conclude, I would like the House to receive my prayers, which are mainly to inform you and the honourable members on the following: 1. That Cabinet has agreed that the World AIDS Day takes place in Rakai District in central region; 2. That the preparations for the commemoration of the World AIDS Day, 2023 have already commenced. Note that the World AIDS Day will be commemorated on Friday, 1 December 2023 under the theme: “Ending Aids By 2030: Keeping Communities at the Centre”; 3. As national leaders, come out to support the preparations for the commemoration of the World AIDS Day and to relay HIV messages across the country in order to increase HIV awareness and advocacy; 4. To participate in the commemoration of the World AIDS Day. I welcome all of you in Rakai this Friday; and 5. To support HIV financing, since the funding partners have significantly reduced HIV funding in the country. I beg to submit. (Applause)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to thank the minister for the report, which has prompted this debate but I think if we have to benefit the country, we need to take planning to the basics because we have been gazetting town councils when towns have already started developing. I think we need to come up with a mechanism, some guidelines from the ministry to guide the country where a town should be established. Otherwise, we risk having the entire country become a slum. I will give you a case of my constituency, Buyanja East in Kibaale District. I do not have any town council but I have more than 70 upcoming towns that are not planned and nobody is paying attention to them. When you look at what has been gazetted as town councils in other areas, actually I have towns, which are in excess of 10 that should have already been town councils but there is no plan. We have encountered a very serious challenge when we are developing infrastructure like roads, electricity and water. In some of these that have been gazetted for piped water, we have got serious challenges, sometimes finding

10370 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME Sections 4 and 5(4) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019. Therefore, as a supervisory entity, the ministry is greatly concerned about the alleged fraud and the negative publicity this has generated. I would like to inform the House that the alleged fraud was detected internally by UWA. Consequently, the Executive Director commissioned an internal audit and the audits covered the period of June to August 2023 and generated important insights and preliminary findings pointing to possible fraud orchestrated by some staff from the departments of reservations, finance and information technology at head office, with possible connivance of some field staff. Following the findings, UWA commissioned a second detailed investigation comprising members of staff from the investigative units and the Uganda Police Force. Investigations are still ongoing and the findings will inform the next course of action. Mr Speaker, according to the findings, about Shs 500 million could have been lost in the three months. 14 UWA staff have been identified as suspects and some tour companies might have been involved in the reported fraud. Further investigations are ongoing to identify their role in the suspected fraud. The implicated staff and tour companies will be prosecuted in the courts of law. The action we have so far taken: 14 UWA suspected staff have been suspended to pave the way for investigations. The ministry has further requested the Office of the Auditor- General to undertake a comprehensive forensic audit covering the period July 2020 – September 2023. The audit will cover gorilla and chimpanzee bookings at Bwindi- Bugahinga, Kibaale National Parks as well as the Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Auditor-General’s findings will be submitted to the ministry. We will certainly work with the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as Parliament to execute the investigation and audits. We have also started the rollout of the new Booking and Revenue Collection System by UWA to replace the abused Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permit Booking System. I, therefore, appeal to members of the public and Members of Parliament to provide any relevant information regarding this investigation to the ministry, the Police and the Auditor-General. Your information will be treated with uttermost confidence as we strive to rid UWA and the entire tourism industry of fraudsters. In conclusion, once the investigations have been concluded, the implicated staff shall be subjected to both disciplinary and legal proceedings including suspension, expulsion and prosecution. I beg to submit.

Member for Kyankwanzi, Member for Kibaale, Member for Hoima, Member for Gomba, Member for Ntungamo, Hon. Okeyoh, Hon. Kazini, Hon. Kahonda, Hon. Enoch, Member for Kiruhura. Member for Buhweju, were you here yesterday? The Member for Buhweju was here. I know those who were here.

Mr Speaker and colleagues, like I told you earlier, the President, in May last year, wrote and gave me six policy guidelines, and one of them was on extension services. As you are aware, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Water and Environment are moving around the country, to sensitise people and find out the gaps when it comes to extension services. We have so far covered eight districts in greater Mubende and greater Luweero. Tomorrow, we are going to greater Kibaale; these are districts of Kagadi, Kibaale and Kakumiro. From there, we shall go to other areas. Mr Speaker, while the extension grant had not been provided for in our budget, the President directed that that money be included in the supplementary. So, we are going to have some money for extension services. I think it had been an oversight, but that money is going to be reinstated so that our extension workers can have fuel to move, mobilise and educate our farmers for production.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to appreciate the committee. Borrowing from Bunyoro, I would like to appeal to colleagues - We have a road running from Mubende- Kakumiro-Kibaale-Kagadi. It passes through many districts and it was done. We are talking about service delivery to our people, but look at most of our roads within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. People are selling items on the roads. We are saying even markets are going to be developed. Mr Speaker, we should have passed this loan long ago so that people can have better services in terms of infrastructure. Therefore, I appeal to colleagues to pass this loan so that infrastructure is developed in Kampala and its neighbouring districts.

9622 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME impairments. His prayer is that I update the House on the matter. Madam Speaker, Section 15(A) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2020, provides for deployment, training and use of sign language, and tactile sign language interpreters in all public institutions, and this includes the courts of law. The revised National Policy on Persons with Disabilities, 2023, under priority area 2(ii), of the strategies and actions, enhancement of communication in different formats is emphasised, and sign language is explicitly mentioned. The Judiciary has got one sign language interpreter deployed at Buganda Road Court, Kampala. The sign language interpreter was recruited purposely to assist persons with hearing impairments. Since the cases involving persons with hearing impairments are very few, the sign language interpreter is facilitated to go to any other court where there are such cases, to assist as required and there are no complaints. Apart from sign language interpreters, the Judiciary employs more than 348 court interpreters who are deployed in various courts across the country, to assist interpretation of court proceedings. For example, the Family Division Court, Buganda Road Court, Mityana Chief Magistrates Court, Mbarara High Court, Koboko Chief Magistrates Court, Moyo Chief Magistrates Court, Kasese Chief Magistrates Court, etcetera. Number two, Hon. Kevin Kaala, the District Woman Representative, Pallisa, raised a concern on the heavy downpour on Thursday, 28 April 2022 in Pallisa District that led to floods that washed away Kaboloi, Ometai and Otuti Bridges that link Pallisa to Ngora District. She asked: “Can the Prime Minister inform the House on interventions instituted by the Government to remedy the situation?” Madam Speaker, the Government, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, on 4 August 2022 provided Pallisa District with 32 meters of length and 2.1 meters of diameter metal culverts wide and 40 pieces of gabion boxes two by one by one (two meters wide, one- meter-deep and one-meter width). The ministry also advised the district to write to the Uganda Road Fund for emergency funding to allow maintenance works on Kaboloi Bridge. The Ministry on 26 April 2023 held a meeting with the honourable Members of Parliament for Gogonyo and Kibaale Counties after the temporary intervention by the district. As a result, on 4 May 2023, the ministry inspected Kaboloi Bridge with a view of carrying out major works to restore connectivity. Madam Speaker and colleagues, the ministry undertook to install the metal culverts to restore connectivity. The provision of Shs 40 million was made in fourth quota of the Financial Year 2022/2023 under project number 1558 for intervention, particularly, installation of culverts as a means of restoring connectivity. These works are expected to commence in July this year. This financial year, Government has prioritised rural bridges under infrastructure development to enable the ministry to reconstruct dilapidated bridges and construct new bridges that are currently timber-made - temporary bridges in the districts, urban and community access roads network across the country that are estimated to be 1,636 bridges. Hon. Musherure Shartsi Nayebare Kutesa, Member of Parliament Mawogola – (Interruption)

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance. In my constituency, Buyanja East County in Kibaale District, there are five river crossings that lack bridges. In an effort by the residents to be able to transact their businesses, they have made makeshift timber bridges that are quite risky and these have turned into death traps. Many people have actually died and because there are no bridges, they can only move either by boat or boda boda to cross and so, the transportation of agricultural products has become difficult. They fetch low prices. Most importantly, the critical problem is the people that are dying. Last Thursday, we lost a two-year child who was crossing from Kyegegwa District coming to Kibaale at one of the crossings on River Muzizi at a place called Katebe. In other places, people have also died. My prayer to the ministry is: at these five crossings - we have one on Kiyanja, and others at Buhanda and Kiganda and these are on River Nguse. We need the Ministry of Works and Transport to come up with a programme of developing permanent bridges such that our people can freely move. On River Muzizi, we request a bridge on Rwamariba and at a place called Katebe, where the recent death occurred. These are my prayers. I beg to submit.

9216 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT [Mr Ssempijja] Between 1996 and 2007, they were in those mountain/rural areas where we fought them, but they tried running to Kibaale and Bunyaruguru. By 2007, we had defeated them completely. They then resorted to bombing towns and adopting guerrilla tactics. The city and town bombings also quickly got controlled and they all retreated to the DRC where they were allowed by the Government of President Kabila. A team of 100 strong tried to enter and disorganise CHOGM, but of the 100, 87 were put out of ction and only 13 went back. They had come as civilians and assembled bombs locally - (Interruption).

Honourable mem - bers, none of the Members from Kasese Dis - trict is on the Committee on Budget and Kasese is a very big district. So, we should stop saying, “Members who are on the Committee on Bud - get”. Hon. Atkins is a poor man. (Laughter) He is not a member of the Committee on Budget. 142) Vote 857: Katakwi District - Shs 25,335,675,000 143) Vote 858: Kayunga District - Shs 37,361,049,000 144) Vote 859: Kazo District – Shs 18,099,602,000 145) Vote 860: Kibaale District - Shs 17,514,216,000 146) Vote 861: Kiboga District – Shs 25,621,222,000 147) Vote 862: Kibuku District – Shs 21,510,868,000 148) Vote 863: Kikuube District – Shs 22,027,669,000 149) Vote 864: Kiruhura District – Shs 18,214,354,000 150) Vote 865: Kiryandongo District - Shs 28,181,672,000 151) Vote 866: Kisoro District - Shs 41,251,167,000 152) Vote 867: Kitagwenda District – Shs 19,274,549,000 153) Vote 868: Kitgum District - Shs 28,277,064,000 154) Vote 869: Koboko District - Shs 19,175,066,000 155) Vote 870: Kole District – Shs 24,145,853,000 156) Vote 871: Kotido District – Shs 11,301,208,000 157) Vote 872: Kumi District - Shs 25,388,394,000 158) Vote 873: Kwania District – Shs 22,753,848,000 159) Vote 874: Kween District – Shs 19,391,073,000 160) Vote 875: Kyankwanzi District – Shs 24,244,929,000

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

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Under Kikuube District Local Government is: Funding and absorption of wage pension and gratuity The audit report revealed that Kikuube District received 100 per cent of its budget amounting to Shs 13,140,576,822 and spent Shs 10,819,867,416, resulting to an unspent balance of Shs 2,320,709,406 representing 18 per cent under absorption. The accounting officer explained that the under absorption of salaries was caused by: 1. Delayed completion of recruitment process by the District Service Commission. 2. Under absorption of pension and gratuity was caused by the IPPs issues that made them unable to pay pension and gratuity. 3. Absence of a functional District Service Commission. The committee observed the following: 1. The district did not have a functional district service commission and the accounting officer did not provide the required technical guidance to the district executive or council on the need to borrow the services of another district service commission 2. Later, in an attempt to recruit, the district hired the services of Kibaale District Service Commission, but the recruitment process was suspended due to allegations of bribery in the recruitment process. The district went ahead to re-advertise the same positions in total disregard of the earlier advertisement and applicants who had showed interest. 3. The committee observed clear signs of conflict of interest, sabotage and ring fencing of certain positions to favour some officers who are in acting positions, hence, stalling and putting into question the credibility of the recruitment process. 4. Most of the senior positions, and those include heads of departments and sectors were in acting capacity. For example, the district engineer, district education officer, district health officer, principal human resource officer, district planner, head of production, district committee, development officer and others were all in acting capacity. 5. Despite clearance from the Ministry of Public Service to fill the vacant positions, the accounting officer had failed to proceed due to constant conflict of interest in the district.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want to add my voice to what my colleague from Bundibugyo raised and you added your voice. I come from Kyenjojo and most of my constituents are along the highway which is prone to accidents. In the previous days when Kilembe mines were still operating, on a weekly basis, I would send there some accident victims because some of us always carried those accident victims to Kilembe Mines Hospital. As we speak now, all our people in all those districts are stuck ranging from Mubende, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Fort Portal, and wherever, because Kasese and Kilembe Mines Hospital specifically, is known for treating bones and fractures.

t Min.3- Considcration of Policy Strtcmetrb and Budgct Estimetcs FY 2023/2024 by Universitics The Permanent Secretary presented the respective Policy Statements and budget Estimales for the Ministry of Education and Sports for the Financial Year 202312024. [See attachmcnts for detailsl O bse natio ns/ Iss ues ra ised The Contmittee sought to establith' a) The budget estimates by the Ministry ofEducation and Sports are considered in all. b) 'l'he reason as to why senior three students have not gotten instruction materials to date. c) Whether New vision is publishing the right content of the new materials. d) Whether National Curriculum Development Centre has a general mandatc to avail instructional materials. e) An account as to why seed schools are majorly givcn to Ministers. fl An account as to why there is delay in coding of some schools. g) Whether there is equal distribution of secd schools in all constituencies inthc Country. h) An account as to why money for seed schools is not allocated in regard to some sub countrcs for cxamplc in Omoro Constituency where one ofthe seed schools uses polyhene bags to cover the windows of the building where the equipment is kept. i) An account as to why thcre is delay in the constructton of Bunyoto University. j) Whcthcr thcre is any solution in regard to the rcfugees in Kibaale as they have caused influx in schools. k) An account as to whcn thc program by Wodd Bank to build schools in Kibaale will bcgin. Min.{- Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at l7:00pm to 25dApril 2023 at 10:00am Confirmed by, Recorded by: [fl.,nu Ninsiima Diana Oleny COMMITTEE CLERI( Twesigye John Ntam lra. CHAIRPE,RSON

4.L.2 Sub-progranne Infrastructure Product Dcvclopmeat end ConECrt etlon i. Maintained 58km of electric fence in Protected Areas (PAs) against a target of 61kms. ii. Invasive species management continued in PAs with l78.2tra against an annual target of 250 ha of invasive species cleared. iii. Maintained a total of 243km against annual target of 416kms of PA boundary. Boundar5r management continued with l5km of the PAs boundary planted with live markers. iv. Law enforcement operations across the country to combat wildlife crime continued smoothly with 5182 patrols conducted. v. A total of85O Rangers against a target of800 were recruited and trained. vi. 868 Rangers trained in military at Kaweweta Recruit Training School. vii. A total of 37ha against annual target of 250 ha of the degraded area in Kibaale, Mt. Elgon and Rwenzori mountains restored. viii. The Revenue sharing funds worth UUGX 4,002,905,463 was disbursed to communities neighbouring protected areas of Queen, Kibaale and L. Mburo National Parks. ix. 392.5km of roads were maintained in PAs. x. 1,2 18kn of trails, 533km of tracks and 392.5km of roads were maintained and 5 new bridges were installed in Kyambura Gorge to ease chimp tracking within the gorge. xi. 15 Historical Sites and Monuments including Partiko Wedelai Nyero kakoro Komuge, Kapir Dolwe Ichagushe Barlonyo and Bigo Byamugenyi were developed and maintained as part of cultural heritage conservation. xii. The Museums and Monuments Bill was approved by Parliament. It enhances the utilization, protection and promotion of cultural heritage resources as well as the participation by the ho conservation and tourism to benefit from these assets St mmunities ( t4

Thank you, Mr Speaker. In Kibaale District, Buyanja East County, which I represent in this august House, we received the PDM funds. When we went there for assessment, the beneficiaries had not yet received the done so. However, this weekend, the first disbursement came and the people are very excited. I would like to mention a few things about the Parish Development Model. The anchor of the PDM is actually the SACCOs; SACCOs are globally known to be member-formed, member-managed and member-used financial institutions. That gives the members who started them the power to run them. What is happening right now is that the Government is actually empowering the communities. We must also realise that we are dealing with a very sensitive group; people that have not been in the money economy. These people have had fears about money and the bureaucracy that we have subjected them to has denied them access to the programme. They have developed even a greater fear for money. In addition, in many cases, we are dealing with people who are illiterate yet all the forms that they get from the banks are in English; a language they do not understand. They are even asking us, the Members of Parliament, whether they will not be taken to jail after some time. These are some of the things that we need to address. The implementing agency must come up with a programme that empowers SACCOs to work. That is why they are getting certificates from the Ministry of Trade, as per the SACCO Act, to be able to operate - (Member timed out.)

7849 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 4 APRIL 2 023 In Pallisa, for example, we have a total of nine parishes that are not included. In Agule there are two; Ariet and Kachinga. In Kibaale - I have been to the minister’s office for three years, but they have failed to correct this problem. One subcounty has only one parish yet they subdi - vided it into four parishes. They have a coun - cil, but the ministry has failed to address this problem. The other thing is that we are crying about money in this country. The Government claims to have sent – (Member timed out.)

Honourable minister, as you do that, I seek your indulgence because we have visitors who might want to leave soon. Allow me to first recognise them. Honourable members, in the VIP gallery this afternoon, we have Hon. Juliet Kabonesa, former Woman Member of Parliament for Kibaale District in the Eighth Parliament. She is accompanied by her family members. They have come to witness the proceedings of the House. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Thank you. You are welcome, honourable. Please, let us resume. This is a family; so, I had the feeling that they might need to go back early.

No, the answer for Nakasongola may be different. Therefore, I take the responsibility to come back next week and deliver the answer because these are two districts with different geographical issues. Hon. Julie Achayo, Member of Parliament of Ngora Constituency asked another question and the question goes: “The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the head of public service in the district, the head of administration of the council and the accounting officer of the district. He is, therefore, a very important person. The last three consecutive CAOs who have been transferred to Ngora were all officers who were about to retire. The current Chief Administrative Officer, the fourth in the row, is also pending retirement. Whereas they may have the experience, the danger is that they characteristically fear to take certain critical decisions. They are not innovative, and prefer to play it safe as they wait for their retirement, thus, making the district lag behind. Why has the Ministry of Local Government, consistently deployed CAOs in Ngora District who are due for retirement?” My response is that the chief administrative officers and their deputies, and the city and municipal clerks are employees of the Central Government and are appointed by the Public Service Commission, in accordance with Articles 188 and 200 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 (as amended). The chief administrative officers, deputy chief administrative officers, city and municipal town clerks are, therefore, deployed by the Ministry of Local Government, which is also responsible for monitoring their performance. The history of the last five CAOs deployed in Ngora District, is as follows - I thought that it is necessary for us to give the history: i) Mr Lawrence Wadada was 57 years at his deployment at Ngora in 2020 and his home district is Sironko. He is still in service in Ngora. ii) Mr Andrew Mawejje was 52 years when he was deployed in Ngora in 2018 and his home district is Kibaale. He is in service at Kakumiro District and he is doing a very good job. In Kakumiro, we are very proud of him. iii) Mr Bruno Mwayita was 58 years in 20l7 when he was deployed in Ngora and his home district is Budaka. He has retired. iv) Mr Alex Kwizera was 49 years old in 2014 when he was deployed in Ngora and his home district is Kisoro. He retired in 20l8. v) Mr Davies Dembe Bayeza was 50 years old in 2011 when he was deployed in Ngora and his home district is Kanungu. He retired from Sheema. Mr Speaker, the retirement age in the Public Service, except for Justices of the Supreme Court and the Court of appeal, is 60 years. It is evident that it is not true that the chief administrative officers deployed in Ngora Local Government are those nearing retirement. It is also not true that public officers nearing retirement pose a danger to the service because of fear to take certain critical decisions and that they are not innovative.