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Thank you, Mr Speaker. First of all, I want to thank the able chairperson of the Committee on Health for the submission, but I have a concern. In my constituency – I am aware that about 125 constituencies do not have health centres IV. Mine is a special one because it is next to the Democratic Republic of Congo. We have refugees coming in year in, year out and they frustrate the services of the health sector. There is a health centre III called Muramba which is the only one that is bordering the area where the refugees come from. It is always suffocated and requires to be upgraded to a health centre IV. Also, Kisoro District is a centre for refugees to go through, but they do not actually go through; they stay permanently. So, Kisoro should be a refugee-hosting district. That aside, Muramba Health Centre III gets deliveries of more than 10 babies per week when there are no refugees. When there are refugees, they go up to even 30 deliveries per week – (Interjection) – those are deliveries per day. Mr Speaker, I request that the Government considers upgrading that health centre III to a health centre IV or at least a maternity centre be constructed in that area. Thank you.

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

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.

Mr Speaker, thank you very much. This matter is of national importance and relates to the Kanyamateke Bridge, which connects Bukimbiri County to Kisoro District. A contract was signed and executed but when they were almost finished, the budget was cut by Shs 900 million, which has caused a disaster because as a result, the river has displaced over 1,000 people. My prayer is that the ministry for finance releases the money that was withheld, even against the certificates. Non-payment of the certificates has caused disaster in the place. I thank you. [Mr Ssemujju] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Honourable Leader of the Opposition, that evidence is not admissible. What is admissible is an official report, that is under rule 228. What you could do is to write to the Clerk of Parliament and ask for all that happened in the precincts of Parliament on that day. Please, do that. In the VIP public gallery this afternoon, we have Hon. Samuel Bitangaro, a former Member of Parliament of Bufumbira South. He is accompanied by his spouse, Barbra, and they are here to witness Hon. Grace Akifeza take an Oath. You are most welcome. In the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of family members, relatives, and friends who have come to witness the swearing-in of Hon. Grace Akifeza, the Kisoro District Woman Representative. Please stand up. You are most welcome. She is now the Member of Parliament who was elected for Kisoro. Congratulations Hon. Grace. You are most welcome. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) In the Public Gallery, we have Rukoba United Group from Lower Madi Constituency in Madi- Okollo. You are most welcome. (Applause) They are represented by Hon. Ronald Afidra Olema and Hon. Joanne Okia Aniku and Hon. Isaac Etuka. Thank you for coming all the way from the West Nile. Do you want to greet your people?

Honourable members, it is always a saddening moment to convene in the House, to bid farewell to a colleague who has been sitting on the Front Bench. It is not an easy thing. Grief and sorrow have been evident since 7 September 2024, when tragedy struck of the demise of a beloved colleague, the Woman Representative of Kisoro District, and a state minister, at Mengo Hospital. This took place at around 9 o’clock in the morning. Yesterday, during the memorial prayers, I recounted how I had to drive to Mengo Hospital, to see how we could salvage Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi’s life. However, when it is your time, it is your time. God’s timing is never ours. I appreciate the unity of the Members of Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary, displayed during this time. It is a painful reality that has to be accepted. Death is so cruel. We are indeed living on PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA

Thank you. We have a condolence message from Her Excellency the Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Jessica Alupo Epel, with Shs 5 million to the family. Thank you so much. (Applause) We have a condolence message from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, with Shs 20 million to the family. (Applause) We also have a condolence message from the Managing Director, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Dr Silver Mugisha, with Shs 5 million. Thank you so much. (Applause) We also have a condolence message from Dr Sylvia, the Assistant Managing Director, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, enclosed with Shs 3 million to the family. Thank you so much. (Applause) We will continue announcing as they come. MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. SARAH MATEKE NYIRABASHITSI, THE FORMER WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE, KISORO DISTRICT, AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE AND VETERAN AFFAIRS (DEFENCE)

14248 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. SARAH MATEKE NYIRABASHITSI to the late Hon. Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke, the State Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Defence), a politician, educationist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and community leader. Madam Speaker, Saturday, 7 September 2024 was a dark morning for the country, as we learnt of the sudden demise of the State Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Defence), a politician, educationist, entrepreneur, and community leader. Hon. Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke, succumbed to heart complications at Mengo Hospital, where she had gone for treatment. The late Hon. Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke was born on 15 July 1974 and grew up in Bugahe village, Nyakabingo Parish, Chahi Subcounty in Kisoro District to a veteran politician, Hon. Dr Philemon Mateke and Joy Rwanfizi Mateke, a professional teacher. She was married to the Late Nizey’Imana Alex and survived with one child. Madam Speaker, the late Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi started her academic journey at Seseme Primary School where she completed her Primary Leaving Examinations before joining her secondary level of Education; she joined Mary Hill High School for her Uganda Certificate of Education, and completed in 1987; she studied and sat for her Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at Kampala Comprehensive High School in 1991. Hon. Sarah joined Bugema University for a degree programme graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1995. Hon. Sarah was admitted to Law Development Centre Kampala for an Administrative Law Course and graduated with an Administrative Law Certificate in 2000. Determined to excel, Hon. Sarah enrolled at Uganda Christian University and graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management in the year 2007. She furthered her academic achievements and enrolled for a Master’s degree at Bugema University and graduated with a Master’s in Public Health in 2017. Madam Speaker, Hon. Sarah was a bright and focused student who struggled to attain high goals. Her acumen for achievement has inspired many girls and is used today to further their education, to join politics, business and other gainful employment to cause developmental change for this country. Hon. Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke has been a dedicated patriot in serving her country and the people of Kisoro in particular after living as a role model from her youthful days. She ran a family business dealing in timber production and transportation. She served in various capacities in the political, corporate and public service arenas during her tour of service and life which included the following: Madam Speaker, allow me to thank; i) His Excellency the President for giving the late Hon. Sarah Mateke an opportunity to serve in the capacity of minister. H.E the President appointed Hon. Sarah Mateke as a Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Defence) from March 2024 and has been involved in the formulation of better policies in the sector before her demise. ii) As a Member of the 11 th Parliament, H.E the President appointed Hon. Sarah as State Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development (in charge of Youth and Children’s Affairs) with her experience of championing the interests of the girl and boy children to accessing formal education in boarding schools through her Nyirabashitsi Foundation; organise and empower women into development programmes. iii) Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi has been the Woman Representative for Kisoro district in the 11 th Parliament of Uganda from the year 2021 till her demise. iv) She was a Member of the Ninth Parliament and served diligently on various committees of Parliament between the years 2011 to 2016.

14249 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 v) Hon. Sarah served as chairperson, Board of Trustees, Makerere Metropolitan International University from 2014 till her last breath; vi) She has been serving as a Chairperson, Board of Directors, at Makerere Metropolitan Management Institute from 2014 to her time of death. She has been a hard-working and committed civil servant, when she was served in Kisoro District Local Government as; i) Senior Assistant Town Clerk in the service of Kisoro Town Council between the year 2005 to 2011, and ii) Personnel Officer in the service of Kisoro Town Council between the years 2001 to 2005. Madam Speaker, as we pay tribute to our fallen honourable colleague, allow me to state that non-communicable diseases are another threat to our society, robbing our country of game changers in the development of our country like Hon. Sarah Mateke. The Government of Uganda has developed strategies and taken steps in combating this vice. Here below are some specific steps taken by the Government in addressing non-communicable diseases, not limited to: i) Policy and Planning. The Government of Uganda has developed a National Non- Communicable Disease Policy (2015) and a National Non-Communicable Diseases Control Programme and Integrated Non- Communicable Diseases into the Health Sector Development Plan (2015/2016 to 2019/2020) and allocates funds for it annually. ii) The Health Care Service Delivery. Government integrated non- communicable disease services into the primary health care services and has established non-communicable disease clinics and specialised treatment centres, continuing to train health care workers on non-communicable disease management. iii) Public Awareness and Education. The Government of Uganda has and is continuing to conduct public awareness campaigns on Non-Communicable Diseases risk factors and prevention. So far, we have launched the “Healthy Heart Africa” initiative to promote cardiovascular health. The Government is in a partnership with civil society organisations to promote non- communicable diseases awareness. iv) Surveillance and Research. On this, we have conducted a Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Survey (2014) to gather data on Non-Communicable Diseases prevalence. The Government has established a National Non- Communicable Disease Surveillance System, supported research on Non- Communicable Diseases and their risk factors. v) Partnership and Collaboration. The Government of Uganda is collaborating with international organisations, for example, World Health Organisation and UNICEF. We are partnering with NGOs such as Uganda Heart Association and Uganda Cancer Society. We are also engaging the private sector to promote healthy lifestyles and products. Madam Speaker, we have other initiatives. Under this, we have: i) Launched the Uganda Physical Activity and Sports Policy, 2019, even at Parliament here; ii) Introduced the National Guidelines for Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (2018), and; iii) Established a National Non- Communicable Disease Co-ordinating Mechanism. These steps and many other initiatives demonstrate the Government’s commitment to addressing Non-Communicable Diseases. However, concerted efforts are still needed to effectively combat the Non-Communicable Diseases in the country.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise to second the motion paying tribute to our colleague, Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, Woman Representative for Kisoro District and Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs. Her sudden demise is deeply saddening and on behalf of the Opposition in Parliament, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Kisoro District, whom she served as leader. It is unfortunate that she has died at her prime due to a non-communicable disease, as we have been told; her prime being 50 years.

14256 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. SARAH MATEKE NYIRABASHITSI Whenever I would chat with her, I would tell her that, that name of hers was very romantic – (Laughter)- but difficult to pronounce. It is very difficult to speak because of the person of Hon. Sarah Mateke. She would always cultivate her characteristics and personality on anyone whom she felt was her friend. Madam Speaker, I met Hon. Sarah Mateke in the Ninth Parliament and I found her very easy to work with, both within and outside the confines of Parliament as well as in the social circles. Hon. Sarah Mateke was the first person in Kigezi region to take me to Kisoro District. When she came to invite me to go to Kisoro District – as it was her habit of wearing a warm smile – I had a series of activities around that time, being the Minister of Education and Sports and having many official activities over the weekend. She managed to persuade me to shift the activities to the ministers of state and, then, I confirmed that I would go with her to Kisoro. What moved me, Madam Speaker, was that while in Kisoro, she whispered to me that she wanted to speak to me aside. She told me that Kisoro was riddled with many faces of security – insecurity – with different groups of people. She told me that: “You might be a retired major of the army, but I would like to persuade you not to delve into issues of security during this ceremony.” She told me that I should restrict myself to issues of International Women’s Day, which had taken us there. She asserted that, that would be for the good of all the groups in Kisoro and that it would go in tandem with all the interests of the people of Kisoro, including the neighbouring countries. I felt that, that was extra care, because she did not want me to speak something that was maybe accurate, but that could not go well with the members of the community. So, Hon. Sarah acted as a true sister. When we finished the International Women’s Day celebrations, Hon. Kamara came to Hon. Sarah Mateke, requesting that he wanted the Minister of Education and Sports to visit the Kisoro teacher training institution – because he was passionate about teachers. It was a bit late. Hon. Sarah Mateke looked at my face, I looked at hers, and we smiled at each other. Then, Hon. Sarah Mateke said: “Let us also honour the boy-child. Let us go as per his wish.” So, we went to the Kisoro teacher training institution. Hon. Sarah Mateke was working very well with all the leaders in Kisoro. (Applause) That was just one manifestation. Since then – I think she had her constant character because, recently, when I went to represent His Excellency the President during the enthronement and consecration of the Bishop of Kisoro, Hon. Sarah, again, spoke to me about the needs of all the leaders and the people of Kisoro. The few leaders who spoke appreciated her and her family, especially on uniting the politicians of Kisoro. I would like to thank her for the endeavours that she put in order to have unity in Kisoro. The bishop made a comment about her in line with uniting the people whom she was leading in the district, while working very smoothly with all the leaders at different levels in Kisoro. So, that was Hon. Sarah, the unifier and caring sister. Madam Speaker, in Cabinet, all ministers speak wisdom and a lot of sense, in light of their sectors. I thank Hon. Sarah for the special way in which she always conducted herself in Cabinet. Hon. Sarah was always disciplined. She was the kind of minister who would send you a text when she was bound to be late, even for a few minutes. She was a minister who would always speak when the occasion demanded. She was a minister who always shared with the female ministers very freely. I thank her for giving us her time as a female minister. She would always pick something that she wanted to correct, but in a very sensible way that would not offend the person that she was correcting.

Madam Speaker, I thank you for the protection. Then a by-election, primaries, and general elections, which is very dangerous. Someone called me, and I started thinking about the confusion that is about to be in Kisoro now. I picked up my phone and called my colleague’s leaders, and I said, “Can Kisoro now be peaceful?” A person speaking here is the Chairman of Members of Parliament in Kisoro District, the Chairman of Kisoro District Leaders Forum, the Patron of the Uganda National Teachers Union (NATU), the Patron of Kisoro District Council, the Patron of Urban Leaders, the Patron of the Boda Boda Association, the Patron of the Taxi Operators Association, and the Patron of the Local Leaders – chairpersons of LC III. (Laughter) I consulted all of them and we said Kisoro is for Banyakisoro and Banyakisoro with Kisoro at heart. We must go, sit down, and find a person who must replace Hon. Sarah without causing confusion again in Kisoro District. (Applause) I am not the only leader in Kisoro. Tomorrow, the district council with all leaders - elders like people from Northern Uganda do, must sit, and we look for a person without causing tension in the development of Kisoro District. Honourable members, I am saying this, having consulted; we shall at least find a way of how we should continue with the projects. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the Prime Minister - the bridge that is being mentioned is in my constituency. Busonge

Madam Speaker, I am Nsaba Buturo. I represent people of Bufumbira East in Kisoro District, popularly known as the pearl of Uganda.

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

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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

13252 THE VALUE-ADDED TAX ( A MENDMENT) B ILL, 2024 Government should pronounce itself and waive off those costs so that people are not charged. Secondly, the ministry in charge of roads; we really need answers. We have talked about disasters, but this morning I received a call from one of the airlines that flies to Kisoro District. We appropriated money for that airstrip to be rehabilitated. It has been closed. We are entering into the high tourism season, but the airstrip cannot function. We do not have timelines for people. Finally, before I take information, we have talked about flooding. Madam Speaker, if you go to the shores of Lake Victoria, after it has rained, you will be shocked to see the number of plastics that come down to the lake. I agree with Hon. Christine on the desilting, but there is an issue of plastics in this country which block the drainage systems. When you go to the lakeside, you can see that we are messing ourselves up, and something needs to be done in respect to the aspect of the environment. I can take the information.

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

Distribution Lisr. o Kisoro District s Kabale District e R.ubanda District a Rukiga Districr o Kanungu District o ltukungiri Disrrict .:, R.wampara District ; Mungamo District ., Sheema District , I(ikuube District ; Kyenjojo District . Kabalore District r Zombo District.

Mr Speaker, Kisoro District is a transit area because that is a holding ground before these refugees are taken to the camps where we have a number of facilities. Secondly, as you are aware, Kisoro is overpopulated and they do not have land. The fact is, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Uganda Red Cross, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and a number of partners have been supporting Kisoro District to make sure that we look after these refugees in transit. Thank you.

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

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

6153 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2022 Shs 15.68 billion out of the required Shs 36.68 billion was appropriated in the budget for the current financial year, leaving a funding gap of Shs 20 billion. The Electoral Commission had planned the election activities to take place commencing in June 2022 in order to avert a vacuum that would arise when the term of the current women council office-bearers expired on 23 August, 2022. Therefore, the Electoral Commission embarked on preparatory activities for the conduct of the elections hoping that additional resources would be provided by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. On release of details of the approved budget estimates for Financial Year 2022/2023, the Electoral Commission realised that the approved budget levels were not sufficient to conduct the activities. Without the required funding, the Electoral Commission had to indefinitely suspend the activities geared toward elections of women councils because there were no funds. It should be noted that the term of women councils and committees elected in 2018 expired and therefore lapsed on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 and therefore, there is currently no women council or village committees at national level. The Electoral Commission was invited and, indeed, appeared before the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to brief them on the status of women councils and their Vote 102 for Financial Year 2022/2023. This matter was brought to their attention, including the activities, which had been completed at the time of the suspension of the women council elections. The Electoral Commission received Shs 12.5 billion non-wage for both operations and electoral activities for the first quarter of which Shs 3.613 billion was allocated toward the conduct of by-elections for directly elected Members of Parliament for Soroti East constituency in Soroti City, Gogonyo County in Pallisa District, Bukimbiri County in Kisoro District, Busongola County in Kasese District and local Government councils by-elections in 26 districts across the country. The balance of Shs 8.445 billion went to the operational costs whose actual requirement for the quarter was supposed to be Shs 9.252 billion. Accordingly, the Electoral Commission is constrained to pay the outstanding obligations, yet, service providers and ad hoc staff that were engaged during the concluded activities are agitating for their pay. The Commission can only resume activities when the requisite funds are provided. Consideration should be given to the Electoral Commission’s request for a supplementary budget of Shs 20 billion to bridge the funding gap and immediately release the appropriated Shs 15.68 billion. This will enable the Electoral Commission to settle outstanding obligations and also fulfil the statutory requirement of organising and conducting elections for new office bearers for women councils and committees from village to national level. I beg to submit.

Mr Speaker and all protocol observed, I am an EALA contender on the youth slot. I am a businessman and I hold a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Today, is the day that the Lord has made. That is why I come with a smile. (Applause)(Mr Luyinda sang a campaign song.) Mr Speaker, that was my introduction. I would like to start by quoting an American Director, Hans Bernard, who once said: “We all benefit by having young people exposed to the way things are done in a democratic society.” Isn’t it time to tap into the power of the youth? Today, honourable members, I am honoured to present my manifesto. As an independent EALA youth candidate, this manifesto does not present promises, but offers commitments that I will table as motions to be implemented into laws and policies when I am given the mandate. Essential to my agenda is the prioritisation of the actual integration from the top leadership to the actual beneficiaries; the typical Ugandans out there, who are watching us. When given the mandate, below is how I intend to address certain challenges. Instability is a serious hindrance to socio- economic development. Partner States such as Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, a new Member State, is faced with political instabilities, which are a great threat to us, as member states. These instabilities have effects. They lead to refugee influx where, as per now, Uganda hosts over 1,700 refugees in Nyakabande, Kisoro District. They crossed due to the M23 rebels takeover of Bunagana. There is human trafficking as a result of instability. People are trafficked for military services. People are trafficked for ritual purposes. This comes due to the promises of a better life. When given the mandate, I shall ensure that stability is a priority by putting the East African Standby Taskforce, task and quicken the East African Anti-Trafficking Bill, 2016, through ensuring that the Heads of State assent to the Bill; and, furthermore, quicken the process of extradition so that people who engage in human trafficking are brought to book. Mr Speaker, next on my agenda is to address the inadequate development youth programmes.

Colleagues, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have constituents of Bufumbira South in Kisoro District. They are represented by Hon. Alex Niyonsaba. They are 30 in number and they are tourist guides from Mgahinga Forest Reserve. Yesterday, they were celebrating International Tourism Day. They are represented by both Hon. Alex Niyonsaba and Hon. Sarah Mateke. Please, join me in welcoming them. (Applause)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am from Kisoro District. Kisoro shares borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The matter of national importance I am raising is that whereas we have the East African Community that allows free movement of goods and people, at Kyanika border point, which is between Rwanda and Uganda, there is no such implementation of the treaty. As a result, business in Kisoro is at a standstill. Banks are threatening to close and it has also affected the economy. Although one of the ministers said that the Ugandan economy got an accident, in Kisoro, the economy is very hard. (Laughter) Worse still, the Bunagana border between Uganda and the DRC is also closed. We ask the government to work with the local community in resolving those conflicts because we are one people, although separated by the borders.