Lutseshe County

Mr Speaker, I am the acting president of the National Unity Platform. (Applause) On behalf of the people I represent and the National Unity Platform, I extend my condolences to the bereaved family and the people of West Nile. In 2012, when I was the District Chairperson of Bududa, Gen. Moses Ali was the then Third Deputy Prime Minister. He led a Cabinet subcommittee to Bududa for 14 days, conducting a detailed assessment on the magnitude of the natural calamities that – (Member timed out)

377 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY 2026 Mr Speaker and honourable colleagues, have a second thought on Bududa District. It is vulnerable. Of all issues that have always been stated here, landslides are the original and mother issue. Remember the calamity of 2010 and how massive lives were lost in Bududa District. While I appreciate the speech and all the promises by His Excellency, this one remains a hiccup in my mind. Remember that there are tarmac roads in all districts that you have always travelled to. The Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road appears in most of the budgets. When you read through the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto, it is well stated. When His Excellency came to Bududa for campaigns, of all the requests that had been made, he promised us the road. However, it remains a challenge because the road does not appear anywhere. It is not talked about. All Members of Parliament (MPs) who come from there, not only me, stand to lose their posts because of this road. We do not have any tarmac road; it is the only road. By the way, talking about commercial Agriculture, when you talk about an acre in Bududa, somebody will open eyes widely. What is an acre? This is because of land fragmentation, hence shortage of land. We do not practise that; it is instead intensive Agriculture where – (Member timed out.)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I stand to support the motion paying tribute to His Excellency, the President, for his clear and comprehensive exposition of the State-of-the- Nation Address delivered to this House. Mr Speaker, I think the State-of-the-Nation Address highlighted the progress this country has made in peace, security, infrastructure, economic transformation and service delivery under the leadership of the NRM Government. These achievements provide a strong foundation for Uganda’s continued development. Mr Speaker, as a representative of the people of Butiru County in Manafwa District, I want to sincerely appreciate the Government for its commitment to improving the livelihoods of our people. However, I plead with the Government to increase investment in the districts of Bugisu Subregion, especially in the sectors of roads, health and education. This is because where we come from – Mr Speaker, being our neighbour, you are aware that Bugisu Subregion is a mountainous area. Whereas we appreciate the Shs 1 billion given to our region, Mr Speaker, with the nature of our area, this money is not sufficient. As Members of Parliament from Bugisu Subregion, we request that the Government gives us an affirmative programme so that we can work on the roads that connect our farmers to markets in order to benefit from the Government’s agenda of transforming the economy. Mr Speaker, I heard my colleague from Bududa District talking about the landslides. I want to ask the Government to prioritise measures aimed at addressing the recurring effects of landslides across the subregion. As Members of Parliament from Bugisu, we recommend that the Government should take on the urbanisation programme so our people who are taken to far places can be resettled within, and they can go back in the morning to work in their gardens up on the mountains. Perhaps, the Government can dictate and say, “you only go and grow coffee and trees” so that our people who are facing hostilities in the alien districts where they are sent can be saved from this situation. Mr Speaker, with these interventions, Bugisu will contribute fully to the socioeconomic development of this country. I beg to support. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. My concern cuts across. It is still about the bridge. The district headquarters, which host Bududa Hospital is inaccessible because of a broken bridge that has taken years to fix. Some of the hospital staff fear to come to work. Even the staff members who reside in town cannot access the hospital. Hon. Balaam, the Minister of Local Government, and Hon. Nameere, the Minister of State for Local Government, are about to go there. They are going to face the same situation. The improvised diversion is overdue. Madam Prime Minister, is there any action that has ever been taken about this broken bridge? I beg to submit.

Thank you. Honourable colleagues, as you have heard about Bududa, if something is not done for the situation in Ntoroko, the district might be submerged in the next 10 years. They have already lost nearly 10 per cent of the land. I know someone who had many square miles of farmland. Now they have just one. Even Hon. Rugumayo, our colleague here, had their land totally submerged because they are in a valley. All the water that comes from up - Once it rains for five to 10 years, you will feel the impact. Hon. Mujungu, I have been working with your colleagues from Ntoroko. I know the Prime Minister’s Office has done a good job; they identified a certain piece of land. I am sorry, as the Speaker, I am not the one supposed to be doing this. Since I have been working with colleagues who come to me seeking intervention, I should give this information. The issue was that for the first land they identified, the Government Chief Valuer had given it very low rates whereby the people who were supposed to sell it refused. The Prime Minister has written to the Government Chief Valuer to again study the matter and come up with – The land has already been identified, and the money is available. We have been working with your colleagues and we are going to continue working with you to see how to help the Ntoroko people. So, you can see how we do our work beyond the Table here, honourable colleagues. Yes, I had picked the other honourable colleague.

Honourable Speaker, I am called Stephen Wabusani. I represent the people of Bushigai County in Bududa District. Mr Speaker, you have given due guidance regarding this motion here. You guided that this motion should go through the due process. It is not worth debating or giving any further guidance as far as it is concerned. Is it in order to continue talking about a matter which you have already given guidance on? Should we continue in the same way when you have fully given guidance? Is the motion a Bill already, that the Member continues referring to it as “the Bill?” Mr Speaker, is it in order that we continue debating the same thing on which you already gave guidance?

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

17 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026 151. Ssentayi Muhamad Bukoto County West Lwengo NRM 152. Rugumayo Edison Ntoroko County Ntoroko NRM 153. Senteza Richard Lugazi Municipality Buikwe Independent 154. Wakooli Godfrey Matembu Butiru County Manafwa NRM 155. Suubi Kyinyamatama Juliet Woman Representative Rakai NRM 156. Wabusani Steven Makwa Bushigai County Bududa NRM 157. Wamakuyu Ignatius Mudimi Elgon County Bulambuli Independent 158. Wanyama Richard Samia Bugwe Central County Busia NRM 159. Wanyoto Lydia Mutende Woman Representative Mbale City NRM 160. Zaake Francis Mityana Municipality Mityana NUP 161. Wokuri Geofrey Bungokho County South Mbale NRM 162. Wakabi Pius Bugahya County Hoima NRM 163. Tumwesigye Elioda Sheema County North Sheema NRM 164. Sserunjogi Hassan Mukiibi Bukomansimbi South County Bukomansimbi Independent 165. Wekomba Sarah Nambozo Woman Representative Bulambuli NRM 166. Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa Nansana Municipality Wakiso NUP 167. Uhuru Nelson Maracha County Maracha NRM 168. Wembabazi Beatrice Woman Representative Hoima NRM 169. Zawedde Victorious Woman Representative Nakasongola NRM 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.)

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

102. Maganda Julius Wandera Samia Bugwe County South Busia NRM 103. Malende Shamim Woman Representative Kampala NUP 104. Mayanja Moses Busiro County North Wakiso NRM 105. Mbalibulha Christopher K. Taban Bughendera County Bundibugyo Independent 106. Monday Julius Rude (Dr) Bukonzo County East Kasese NRM 107. Lule Eria Erick Kiboga West County Kiboga NRM 108. Meeme Sylvia (Col) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 109. Lwansasula Sarah Woman Representative Jinja City NUP 110. Modoi Isaac Lutseshe County Bududa NRM 111. Mpaata Salleh Bunya County South Mayuge NRM 112. Mubangizi Dedan Buwekula South County Mubende NRM 113. Luyimbazi Nalukoola Elias Kawempe Division North Kampala NUP 114. Masaba Muhamood Mutenyo Bungokho Central County Mbale NRM 115. Mbabazi Jacqueline Older persons Representative Western NRM 116. Migadde Robert Ndugwa Buvuma Islands County Buvuma NRM 117. Mudukoi Fred Oduchu Butebo County Butebo NRM 118. Namatovu Mastula Kamuli Municipality Kamuli NRM 119. Mugenyi Joseph Burahya County Kabarole NRM 120. Mudiobole Abedi Nasser Iganga Municipality Iganga NUP 121. Mugira James (Lt Gen.) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 122. Mugisa Margaret Muhanga Fort Portal North Division Fort Portal City NRM 123. Malinga Isaac Maikut Soi County Kween NRM 124. Masiko Henry Moses (Maj. Gen.) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 125. Mushabe Rujoki Ruth Woman Representative Kiruhura NRM 126. Mpindi Bumali PWD N/A Independent 127. Maseruka Robert Mukono County South Mukono NUP 128. Musinguzi Patrick Kashari North County Mbarara NRM 129. Muhenda Ronald Fort Portal Central Division Fort Portal City Independent 130. Muhooza Desire Woman Representative Kiboga NRM 131. Mujungu Jennifer K. Woman Representative Ntoroko NRM 132. Mujuni Asensio Maari Isingiro County South Isingiro NRM 133. Mukisa Robina Hope Woman Representative Namayingo NRM 134. Mukhaye Miriam Woman Representative Mbale NRM 135. Mulemya Ismail Sowed Busia Municipality Busia NRM 136. Mukiibi Eriasa Sserunjogi Butambala County Butambala Independent 137. Mulindwa David Isimbwa Busongora County South Kasese NRM 138. Mirembe Lydia Daphine Woman Representative Butambala Independent 139. Mugabe Robert Kitagwenda County Kitagwenda NRM 140. Mugabi Muzaale Martin Kisule Buzaaya County Kamuli NRM 141. Musa Noah Koboko North County Koboko NRM 142. Musanje Moses Njeru Municipality Buikwe NUP 143. Musasizi Henry Ariganyira Rubanda County East Rubanda NRM 144. Musila John Bubulo East County Namisindwa NRM 145. Musisi George Kira Municipality Wakiso NUP 146. Mutasingwa Diana Nankunda Woman Representative Buikwe NRM 147. Mutego Ronard Hangujja Bunyole East County Butaleja Independent 148. Nakku Fiona Female Workers Representative N/A Independent 149. Mutekanga Zadock Buhweju County Buhweju NRM 150. Mutonyi Rose Masaaba Woman Representative Manafwa Independent 151. Muyonjo Hussein Jinja North Division Jinja City NUP 152. Mwesigwa Mathias Rubabo County Rukungiri 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.)

Somebody disrupted the Speaker at that point. I did make that acknowledgement. Alterations can happen. You plan for A, by the end of the day, you are not able to meet it or maybe you have acquired some more money so you want to do it better. That can happen. I said, we generally shift these financial goalposts a lot. I dwelt a great deal on supplementary. I hope that, honourable minister, in that Shs 84.2 trillion worth of budget, there will not be the kind of supplementaries we see here all the time that are not unforeseeable because the Act talks about unforeseeable. People normally bring supplementary budgets here, including for salaries. That is fiscal indiscipline. Plan for your staff and let the unforeseeable be; a disaster has happened in Bududa, in Kasese, in wherever –

Mr Speaker, I want first of all to thank you so much for the guidance you have given that they go back and try to bring together the views before we come up with the law. You cannot provide enabling regulations in the absence of the law. To me, I will not agree with the minister. Bring the law, and then you come with enabling regulations because we are in a period of actual development, and indeed, energy has become an issue. Some of us who were not here, you realise that the minister gave us poles, but we never got the wires, and have become victims. However, at the same time, there is electricity, or rather, power development in the country. We have importation of materials of all types, but we need to have a law. That law should be expanded, and also look at the existing laws to be harmonised. When you harmonise them, then you come up with enabling regulations. I want to be guided here by the minister through you, Mr Speaker. Do we have a law? If it is not there, then, this is the moment for us to look at it critically. To me, even the views of the minority report could be incorporated to enrich it – to make a law - we should not treat it as the Opposition’s matter or a matter for the Government side. Those views were good, but maybe lacking somewhere. We could incorporate those views, look at the existing laws, and enrich them for the good governance of this country. In the rural areas, the local governments must have a stake. This is because, right now, whether you like it or not, there is a big issue. Where I come from – Bududa – getting firewood is a problem. In the north, recently, I saw them burning charcoal, but there were no alternatives. We can extend electricity and even the solar system, but let us have the law. We should debate this law fairly without fear or favour, and incorporate those issues, so that when we come to the regulations, we can discuss them at that stage. However, as of now, I agree with the minister that we need a law. Thank you.

18005 Tuesday, 16 September 2025 are the original members of the East African community, are the pillars. The meeting was also attended by the Opposition Chief Whip, Hon. “Bishop” Nambeshe - our presiding apostle, from Bududa District, who is also a prophet. (Laughter) A prophet of good things. Anyhow, being the major pillars of the East African Community, and as you well know, Kenya just hosted the 2024 edition, Tanzania also said they are in elections, like Uganda, and they hosted the previous one. Since Uganda was next in line, they requested that we host. We said that with our role within the Community, and because we are the next in line after Burundi, we agreed to that proposal. So, the next East African Parliamentary Games will be hosted in Uganda, from the 5 th to the 17 th of December. As already communicated by the Rt Hon. Speaker, we urge you, honourable colleagues, to start training. This training is not only about games but also about our health; it is good for us. I hope Hon. Ssemujju will represent us very well. If we can - we refused to include boxing because we knew some Members would not face any competition. So, I am very sure we are going to do very well. Honourable colleagues, yesterday I watched a very disturbing story on the BBC television, IN THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Official Report of the Proceedings of Parliament FIFTH SESSION - 15TH SITTING - FIRST MEETING Parliament met at 2.14 p.m. in Parliament House, Kampala. PRAYERS (The Deputy Speaker, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, in the Chair.) The House was called to order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Why I threw my full weight behind that loan for the refurbishment of Bugiri Hospital is because Bugiri and Bududa Hospitals are among the 22 hospitals that were constructed after independence by the late Dr Milton Obote, and the concern -

The concerns that we have about the deplorable state of these hospitals are almost similar. The buildings are dilapidated and the case of Bududa is even worse because during critical health crisis and disasters, it is overwhelmed by casualty cases that are referred to Mbale and you know the sorry hospital state is conjoined to the deplorable state of the road and it becomes very difficult for some of these emergency cases to reach the referral hospital Mbale. You know, for Bududa Hospital, I must say this petition that has come from Soroti Hospital and others is a blessing in disguise, so that maybe the House recoils and plans better for all these dilapidated hospitals. Bududa Hospital serves not only Uganda, but also has over five districts within Uganda, from Namisindwa, Manafwa, Sironko, parts of Mbale, and Kenya. At one time, four years ago, when there was an outbreak of dysentery in neighbouring Kenya, most of those cases were actually brought to Bududa Hospital and we ended up again having many of our people affected by the same. I will conclude with a plea to my good friend, the Hon. Bahati, about the National Prayer Breakfast. You remember we had agreed - that time I had not been promoted; I was a bishop but I have now been promoted to presiding apostle. We had a unanimous agreement that the National Prayer Breakfast should not be held in the State House, as it cuts off some of the believers who think that the guest of honour, who is none other than the President, is also chairman of a party and this particular prayer breakfast should not have partisan colours. It should be non-partisan. I do not know why, after we upheld this proposal, the National Prayer Breakfast continues to be held in the State House - (Interjection) - Yes, please, because Hon. Abed Bwanika was part of the meeting that agreed on this - (Interruption)

The clarification I was seeking is in line with Hon. Chemonges’ submission and concern. We have a community that has been relocated to some – almost the centre of Mt Elgon National Park – the Benet. They are living inside there. So, if you put or implemented the fence initiative, I do not know where you would – they have been there for 30 years. You ought to visit them. Equally, in Bududa there is a similar population that has also been relocated to the park and they have lived there for over 10 years. These are the challenges that may make it extremely difficult for you to implement the fencing initiative.

Thank you. Madam Speaker, you know that Bududa is synonymous with landslides, but we thank God that even with the heavy downpour, we have had landslides, but they have not claimed lives. However, we know that lots of crops and livestock have been destroyed. Most importantly, the bridge that connects Manafwa, Namisindwa, and Kenya to Bududa Hospital, as you know, is in ruins. With the pounding, heavy downpour, the situation has been made worse. We have seen the tributary of River Manafwa, which is called River Tutu, burst its banks. Soon, that bridge will be carried away. This means that the matter of disaster in Bududa will be exacerbated because the river will have demonstrated against the road, disallowing any communication or other transport between Mbale and Bududa. Once that road is cut off - you know Bududa is landlocked - there will be no other road that may connect it to Mbale or the border of Lwakhakha. The situation is as dire as that, Madam Speaker.

Honourable minister, first answer the questions that Hon. Lucy and - what they have asked, then we bring others so that we do not get confused. Leader of the Opposition(LOP), you will come last on the Bududa Road.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. The 28-kilometre circular road of Bududa was identified in NDP III and NDP IV for tarmacking. As we wait for the tarmacking to take place, we are putting a contractor to do maintenance. That road is supposed to be done by Abubaker Technical Services as the contractor on the tarmac. As we wait for that to be done, it will be maintained. I can even share with you the number of my station manager of Mbale, called Dina, you can call her and she will tell you who the contractor is on that road.

Honourable minister, are you talking about Bududa?

The Bududa -

Thank you, Madam Speaker. In 2022, the President, on his visit to eastern Uganda, promised a number of roads, but I will be very specific on the road from Bugema, which is in Mbale City, through Mbale District to Busano up to Bududa, Hon. Nambeshe’s constituency, that was supposed to be tarmacked but is not in this plan. However, the biggest issue now is that for all these years, the road has never received any murram on it. They simply grade and given the volcanic soils that we have, a one rain shower will fall and it is gone. May I get an update from the minister as to why the team has never put murram on the road? Hon. Tom and Hon. Hellen –

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Mine is a quick one to the minister that would require to review that directive by the President on the way the Shs 3.7 trillion has been allocated to the roads. Madam Speaker, the President was very unequivocally categorical when he mentioned the road from Mukono-Lugazi-Jinja. It therefore leaves the whole of eastern Uganda missing out on this allocation of the Shs 3.7 trillion. That raises serious concerns because I have received numerous calls and the President brought it out very clearly. Western Uganda is a beneficiary; central is a beneficiary, and Northern Uganda is equally that. Doesn’t this horribly go in breach of the National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy (XII)? It clearly states on balanced and equitable development that, the Government should ensure, in the allocation of the budget or resources, balanced and equitable development or rather sharing out of the resource. That is a serious concern. Secondly, the issue of the false hopes - let me not call them “false hopes,” because I trust you. I have interacted with you and you have promised that this time round, for the Bududa circular road, you have already procured a contractor. However, what would have required your ministry, which is managing the National Roads Maintenance Programme - it covers both paved and unpaved roads. This road has had a very important bridge, which has cut off access to the hospital for the people from Kenya, Namisindwa, Manafwa and the other side of Mbale. We expected, after you made another promise, which has never been honoured, to have had an emergency operation to have that bridge fixed. It was your colleague who made that pledge. Could you please consider it as an emergency that requires urgent intervention, because the hospital can no longer be accessed? Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. You know I have already shared with you the serious concern of my sub- region of Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road, 28 kilometres, and the minister is aware.

Madam Speaker, if I may answer the honourable directly. One, Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road, the 28 kilometres. That road is under NDP IV now for tarmacking. However, Mbale station has now put a contractor to maintain the road before we go into the tarmacking. So it will be maintained. On the issue of the money. If I may, we had a discussion with the Minister of Finance. Actually, we had it yesterday but one under the chairmanship of the President and this is what they said – but they will be here to defend – that we understand your challenges but as of now, because of elections, most of the money is in elections. (Interruptions) So bear - And you are the people who are in elections, I am not.

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

17496 ADDRESS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION 6. The PCR kit developed by scientists at Makerere University to conduct more than two million tests at 50 per cent of the cost of imported alternatives. This has saved the country $37 million in imports per year; 7. Gulu University developed highly effective rapid test kits for crop diseases – for cassava and sweet potatoes; 8. The engineering development and innovation centres in Rwebiteete, Kiruhura District and Namanve are enhancing capacity for industrial technology, metallurgy, electrical and electronics, civil engineering, automotive technology, agricultural mechanisation, and construction machinery. 9. The Presidential Initiative on the Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) plant in Bushenyi – can you show us that one? Bushenyi banange! If you don’t want to die from a heart attack, you eat our bananas. They have got potassium for your heart muscles. The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development plant in Bushenyi has significantly increased commercial production capacity to 140 metric tonnes of fresh Matooke – “Matooke” is bananas – per day. The plant has sales orders from the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Italy. Over the last 17 years, the NRM Government has prioritised infrastructure development, especially the roads, railways and electricity. We now have a solid foundation to support industrial development. All parts of the country are interconnected using tarmac and good murram roads. This means that whatever is produced in the country can easily reach the markets. It also means that the cost and time of moving goods has reduced significantly, facilitating both investments and trade. The stock of tarmac roads is now 6,199 kilometres, compared to only 1,900 kilometres when the NRM took power in 1986. Of these 1,900 kilometres, only 114 kilometres were in fair condition, while the rest, totalling 1,786 kilometres, were in poor condition. The roads to commence construction to tarmac standard next financial year include: 1. 23.6km., Yumbe-Ure Road and bridge. Are my people from Yumbe happy? Awadifo. (Applause) 2. 69.3km., Katine-Ochero Road – apwoyo, apwoyo, apwoyo – and 2.9 kilometres of town roads in Kaberamaido and Kalaki towns. 3. 105km. of Kyenjojo-Kihura-Bwizi-Rwamwanja- Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi. Mwebale muno. 4. 56.3km., Iganga-Bulopa-Kamuli-Jinja. Mwebale ino . 5. 127km Mbulamuti-Kamuli-Bukungu – at long last. 6. 10km., Jinja City roads. 7. 115km., Kitgum-Kidepo. Apwoyo, apwoyo! (Applause) 8. 88km, Ishasa-Katunguru Road. Mwebale munonga . 9. 65.3km, Luku-Kalangala-Mulabana Road. Do the bassesse have their own language? Bogera Luganda? Kale bagenderawo. 10. 10.67 kilometres on the seven town roads in Kalangala. 11. 72km, Nabumali-Butaleja-Namutumba. 12. 73km, Karenga-Kapedo-Kaabong. 13. 69.6km, Kotido-Kaabong Road. Alakara noi noi . 14. 25km, Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road. Akaguto ako banange. Aba Masaaba. 15. 21km, Mbale-Nkokonjeru Road . 16. 46.4km, Kabwohe-Nyakambu-Bwizibw - era and Nyakambu-Nsiika Road. Abany - abuhweju, at last. The Government is repairing the 78.9km road from Nebbi to Arua and I am also negotiating for more money to tarmac other roads, namely: Kabujogyera-Kitagwenda-Kamwenge Road – a batagwenda bangye mutebwo amastiko; Muhaanga-Rwamuchuuchu-Kisiizi-Rubaare Road with a branch to Nyakisheenyi and another one to Kebisooni – Abahooro, Abakiga tindabasa kubebwa; Lyantonde-Lumbugu- Rakai – abakooki baffe eyomunda eyo;

Honourable members, I notice that none of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Members are in the House. First of all, they are breaching the rules by not always reporting on what is being discussed in the Pan- African Parliament. Therefore, I will require a written explanation as to why they are not here and are not submitting their reports to the House. Government Chief Whip and LOP, we need an explanation from your Members. (IV) REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS ON OVERSIGHT VISITS TO: A) KITEEZI LANDFILL; (B) KIRYANDONGO DISTRICT, TO ASCERTAIN THE STATUS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE (IDPS) FROM BUDUDA; (C) THE CITY ABATTOIR; (D) THE STATUS OF MARKETS IN KAMPALA IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 35 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE.

Madam Speaker, I would like to lay on the Table a report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs on the Oversight Visits to Kiryandongo District to ascertain the status of Internally Displaced Persons from Bududa. I beg to lay.

17458 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Finally, I would like to lay on the Table a report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs on the Oversight Visit to Assess the Status of Markets in Kampala. Madam Speaker, I will start with a brief report on the Kiteezi Landfill. In response to the tragic collapse of the Kiteezi Landfill on August 10 2024, which resulted in the loss of over 23 lives, the Committee on Presidential Affairs conducted an oversight visit to assess the circumstances leading to the disaster, evaluate the current state of waste management, and recommend actionable measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. Madam Speaker, the Kiteezi Landfill was established in 1996 and is located in both Kampala and Wakiso Districts. The landfill has been a primary waste disposal site for Kampala, receiving approximately 2.5 million tons of waste every day. Despite reaching its capacity as early as 2012, the landfill continued operations without significant upgrades or expansion, hence leading to environmental degradation and health hazards for the surrounding communities. Key findings The hazard risk and vulnerability assessment identified 505 households at high risk, including 81 households submerged by floods caused by the landfills disaster as a secondary impact of the collapse. Madam Speaker, only 35 dead bodies were exhumed and verified, but 29 families received condolence funds, indicating an urgency to ensure that all affected families receive the promised support– So, not everyone got some compensation of sorts. The quality of shelter provided was certainly not sufficient enough and two or three families were sharing a tent at the time of the visit. Over 80 children who were eligible for nursery to university-level training had been affected by the dump slide. Fortunately, the situation has since improved because they were given some compensation, and those who had been displaced left the site. Key recommendations i. Governments should expedite the compensation and relocation of 171 households that were displaced by the waste slide. ii. The Government should also expedite the roll-out of the National Garbage Management Plan. iii. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) should prioritise the establishment of modern waste disposal sites in identified locations such as Menvu, Nansana, Ddundu, and Busumamula in Kira Municipality, incorporating advanced waste management technologies like incineration and recycling. iv. KCCA should invest in training and equipping waste management personnel with the necessary skills and protective gear to ensure safe and efficient operations. Madam Speaker, in conclusion, the oversight visits to Kiteezi Landfill revealed critical failures in waste management, generally in the country and Kampala in particular. Regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness were quite lacking. The collapse of the landfill devastated social, economic, and environmental impacts on the surrounding communities, which highlighted the urgent need for improved waste disposal infrastructure, entrenched regulatory frameworks, and timely interventions to prevent future disasters. That was a summary of the summary on Kiteezi Landfill. The brief report on the Internally Displaced Persons from Bududa and Kiryandongo. In March 2010, a devastating landslide struck Bududa, in Eastern Uganda – where my friend comes from, whom I was with when we visited that very particular place – leaving a trail of destruction and loss of 350 people; it was very tragic. [Mr Byarugaba] SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT

17459 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025 This was triggered by heavy rainfall. The landslides buried entire villages on the slopes of Mount Elgon, claiming hundreds of lives and displacing thousands of people. The disaster, which mainly affected the villages of Nametsi, Kubeho and Namakansa, highlights complex issues surrounding land management, disaster preparedness, resettlement planning, and environmental conservation. They were very unavailable there at that time. While exercising its mandate, the Office of the Prime Minister relocated 603 families to Panyandoli in the Kiryandongo District. In 2011, the Government initiated the construction of permanent low-cost houses for survivors of the March 2010 landslides who were relocated to Panyandoli Hills in the Kiryandongo District. The resettlement programme was implemented in phases, including the acquisition and allocation of 2.5 acres of land to each household, the provision of relief food for 10 complete months, support for land clearance, supply of seeds and agricultural inputs and access to education and health services within the settlement. The oversight visit to Kiryandongo revealed significant challenges faced by IDPs from Bududa, including inadequate shelter, land security, food and health care. Some of the structures were already showing signs of collapse, unfortunately. The committee, therefore, recommends that the Government prioritises the provision of essential services and support to the IDPs. Furthermore, the committee also calls for increased transparency and accountability in the management of funds allocated to IDP support. The Government should also develop a comprehensive plan for the sustainable resettlement and reintegration of IDPs in the entire country to avoid the repetition of what is happening in Kiryandongo. Unfortunately, when I talk of integration, what I saw there was a little bit distressing. The people there still believe they are not part and parcel of Kiryandongo; they still believe that they are part of Bugisu. They do not want to integrate with the local communities and that alone, of course, brings in quite a number of challenges. The details are within the report because I was given just only 20 minutes. Another summary is on the report on the Kampala City Abattoir. We only have one city abattoir, that is around Port Bell Road. The Kampala City Abattoir is the largest slaughterhouse in Kampala, processing livestock for both local consumption and distribution to various markets within Kampala and its environs. It operates under the supervision of Kampala Capital City Authority’s health department, veterinary services and other regulatory agencies. The Kampala City Abattoir is located on Plots 1, 2 and 3 Old Port Bell Road in Kampala and has been a site of significant controversy and legal disputes over its management and oversight. The abattoir initially was managed by Kampala City Council (KCC) and became the centre of complex conflict involving multiple stakeholders, including KCCA, Basajjabalaba Hides and Skins and Company Limited, Dan Kwantampola Katarihwa, and also the City Abattoir Traders Development Association (CTDA). All those were entangled in horrible conflicts that have gone through the decades. On 27 March 2016, Madam Speaker, His Excellency President Museveni, met the informal sector members, including City Traders Development Association (CTDA) and directed that the abattoir be repossessed by KCCA and tendered to the sitting tenants, which was CTDA. The President also instructed KCCA to determine reasonable rates for the traders. Findings i. The Kampala City Abattoir is not fully owned and managed by KCCA due to

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Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want to thank the committee for the report. I think the word “priority” has changed its meaning in the area of road infrastructure. We have had roads that have been in the budget and identified for over four to five consecutive financial years as “unfunded priority roads.” Nonetheless, these roads remain an unfunded priority. For example, the Bududa - Circular Road appears in the budget this year, next year, and the following year and nothing is done. there is no equity in the distribution of road networks in this country. (Applause) Mr Speaker, for us who come from mountainous areas, gravel and murram roads are not working. Honourable minister, you need to sit back and rethink. If we do not consider having a low-cost ceiling on these roads, we are going to continue spending money on gravel, and yet it is not working. Look at the subregion. In the Bugisu Subregion, we only need 300 kilometres of low-cost ceiling-tarmacked roads, and we will be done. We shall not even come back to you and complain; just 300 kilometres. This is a road that is being worked on, going to one area. Honourable minister, the unfunded priority statement cannot appear in your budget for over five years while you work on the new roads. Therefore, why do you continue saying – (Member timed out.)

17159 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL 2025 However, let us come to what the Constitution says in the National Objectives and Directive Principles XII on balanced and equitable development. It says in (iii) thus: “The State shall take special measures in favour of the development of the least developed areas.” That is where I concur with Hon. Kwizera’s submission when he says that it seems even when we have a whole directorate of planning, we do not seem to have had a standardised - even minimum standards of planning. There is a huge conundrum in all this. You are talking, for instance, of a mountainous terrain like the Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions. Now, a bridge that your ministry recently purported to give - they were playing on the psychology of the leaders - (Interjections) - yes, that they had dispatched a team to assess the magnitude of damage - a bridge, which connects to Bududa Hospital. Actually, it has now cut off Manafwa, Namisindwa and Kenya. When River Tsutsu burst its banks, it washed away this very important bridge. We eventually proved that you had not dispatched any team. I am sure you have not even visited it. I do not know whether, in your plans, you are about to go there. The truth of the matter is that now, Bugisu Subregion, particularly that area of Bududa, is recording the highest maternal mortality rates. Even if you talk of roads, there are places where you cannot construct them. We have seen Members here advancing for ferries. Indeed, you have done well in that area. However, in your planning, what are you going to do for areas with mountainous terrain, where you cannot ferry a mother in labour from some valley, up a hill and down to the hospital? We had earlier mooted a plan of at least an aircraft, but we do not even see it in the National Development Plan (NDP) IV. This Bududa Circular Road, which is much awaited and hyped, has appeared in the budget almost seven times – Hon. Mudimi can bear me witness – but it mysteriously disappeared, yet this is a very important road. As we talk, the cost of doing business on this road is extremely high. We get so many Kenyan trucks, and now they can no longer access Bududa. Most of the produce there, of course, is perishable. Farmers are counting losses. Mr Speaker, I have just realised how much we are spending, as Uganda, on commitment fees on the Kampala-Jinja Expressway. If it is above Shs 6 billion, I do not know whether the ministry can see that as a huge haemorrhage of the meagre resources that the country needs to fix roads that are in a deplorable state – and they are numerous. Thank you, Mr Speaker. I beg to submit.

Okay. The high dropout rate, which has been alluded to by some colleagues here, is worse in some areas, especially with the complicated terrain like Bududa or the Bugisu Subregion in general. There are several factors. One of them has been mentioned, the sanitary pads, which were pledged to the school-going girls, but that pledge has never been honoured. Another is the ratios. The teacher-to-pupil ratio is wanting. The classroom to pupil ratio, then the pupil to teaching materials ratio. You alluded to it, that one would prefer to have teaching materials to availing food because priority should be given to equipping these young ones. However, the challenge is that in places like Bududa, I have two subcounties where the technical team rejected the land that had been freely donated by the community to construct a seed school. This was because after conducting tests on the soil and because of the mountainous terrain, they feared that there could be landslides that could sweep away the infrastructure. Now, what could be the solution for such complicated terrain? Moreover, this is a subcounty that has the highest fertility rate. Because there is no school, girls, for instance, no longer go to school. They travel longer distances. The nearest school is about five hours away. Going back home would mean a girl child arrives around 10 o’clock or even midnight. That is next to impossible. Most of them have crossed to Kenya to do menial jobs. That is one of the factors for the school dropout rate. What would you do for such complicated terrain? Would you relocate the people to a place where you would construct a school for them? Since they are idle and disorderly, they retire early to bed. The other challenge is that they are not beneficiaries of rural electrification. So, they have virtually nothing to see in the evening, like a video – and they retire early to bed. This is a serious concern that the ministry should capture and address. I am of the view, Mr Speaker, that on the 30 per cent hard-to-reach fund - a portion of it, like Kenya has done - should be allocated to the ministry for education, rather than it being housed under the ministry for public service. Teachers who are in the habit of using places such as Bududa to access the payroll and thereafter they withdraw their service to greener pastures, would be stopped by that. However, because there are no fringe benefits for people working in the hard-to-reach places – because they are hard to reach, hard to work in, hard-to-stay in, the only incentive would be in paying them slightly more than those who work in urban places. Mr Speaker, you seem to be hard-pressed with me on time - (Member timed out.)

Mr Speaker. I take this opportunity, first of all, to thank you, for raising the concerns on the flooding in Kampala. Regarding the issue that you raised on the work that we have been handling, we were majorly handling the Lugogo flooding and the report is ready. When you avail us time, we shall table it. Mr Speaker, yesterday’s rain was the first or second rain we received, but we can see the extent of the damage. I would like to assure you that for the little time I have been on that committee, almost 60 per cent of the work you see going around in Kampala has no approved plans. Whoever has interested themselves, knows that. Two, the ones that we have attempted to look at are not even supervised by competent engineers. Now it is Kampala, but there is also Kasese, Bududa and many other areas coming up. You can be sure that in this season, we shall be discussing disaster daily. Therefore, it is now very important that the Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees comes to this House with a plan on how prepared we are for these disasters. Yesterday was just a sample; we are headed for more trouble. Mr Speaker, it is very important that you give timelines to the Prime Minister’s office to prepare the country on what they project and what they are prepared to do, so that we are not caught unprepared because we are aware of what is likely to happen. Thank you very much.

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]

16705 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 11 MARCH 2025 +211, Burundi uses +257, and Rwanda uses +250. The new entrant, Somalia uses +252. We are almost over 10 years into this integration but we have failed in allowing free movement; removing those restrictions that allow free movement of capital, labour, goods, services, name it. How will this entity, UCC, with my very powerful good friend superintending over it, prevail over the telecom companies, if they cannot integrate or harmonise the different codes to have the regulators of the telecom companies cooperating to ensure there are no overlaps of frequencies? I think this would be a toll order. Another challenge is the topography; the hills, mountainous places like where I hail from in Bududa. The manifest of obstacles to radios and TVs has presented huge challenges in connectivity. Therefore, I really do not know because I have even seen that the report raises the challenge of tall buildings. Moreover, with the advancement of technology, I am sure countries have gadgets that now ensure that these tall buildings are no longer an obstacle to connectivity. It affects - I know because here in Uganda, we still have the challenge of tall buildings affecting effective communication because of blocking the internet signal propagation. Mr Speaker, I applaud the idea of enhancing the ICT infrastructure, particularly in rural settings, but there is a challenge of unreliable power supply in these rural areas by Umeme. You know very well - and the minister is here - that we still grapple with the challenge of intermittent power flows, mostly in rural areas. This is one obstacle that is hampering the functioning of the telecommunication infrastructure. The minister should make a response to this; I do not know how. What strategies do they have in place? This is a challenge that the country has grappled with since time immemorial and there does not seem to be a solution in sight – (Interjection) – okay, I tone it down. With those, I beg to submit, Mr Speaker.

Madam Speaker, I am seeking clarification from the minister because much as I am very supportive of massive tree planting, I hail from a place which has been environmentally degraded. I also appreciate the crucial role that leadership provides in climate change mitigation but the million-dollar question is, for places like Bududa where we have numerous cracks, even if you did massive planting of trees, that will not nip those cracks in the bud because landslides occur in Mount Elgon National Park where there are indigenous trees that have deep roots which you would have expected to anchor the soil firmly in the ground. What should we do? The mitigation measure should have been relocation of the people to save their lives, but this exercise is going on at a snail’s pace. From time immemorial - it is now over 10 years - they have so far attempted to only relocate and resettle 51 households out of a target of 100,000. Madam Speaker, with the change in rainfall patterns because of climate change, anything could happen in Bududa, by the way, because we are experiencing heavy downpours and landslides. Incidentally, the mother of my good friend the minister, Mama Mabira – (Interjections) - no, she is still both and hails from Bududa. The mother is my relative and

Madam Speaker, may I also join other colleagues to pray for the Holy Father. I would like to report that in Bududa, it is not all about relocation; it is management of relocation and the policy across the country. The landslides and disasters are not only in Bududa. It is a question of having a policy for the whole country to see how to manage our environment and settle our people. For those few that have been relocated to Bunambutye and Kiryandongo, the soils are already cracking. It is so dry and during the rainy season, it gets wet and floods. To me, it has to do with the policy.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Talking about the relocation of the affected people, especially in Bududa, the Bududa community was brought to Kiryandongo by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and abandoned. ( Interjection ) Yes, by OPM. As I speak, they promised to build 650 houses but up to date, we have less than 100 housing units for those people. They have completely abandoned them and they are suffering. There are no water sources, the roads are not graded and the district says it is not their mandate to take care of these people. OPM is just adamant. Therefore, if the Government is to relocate them, we should put a lot of pressure so that when they relocate these communities, they follow up and give them the care that they need.

Government, can we know the state of the people who were relocated from Bududa to Kiryandongo? We want to know the state of those people in terms of availability of hospitals, roads, and houses. If it means a committee going to see what is on the ground, it should go and see what is on the ground.

Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. I thank the shadow minister for the report. It was a very good report. It was actually our report. I liked especially, the ending. It says that we should not look backwards, but to own it up and look forward. It was long overdue to adopt this competence- based curriculum rather than going in for the results. There are a few things which I need to emphasise here. The Government must take this in good faith and roll out a plan, which should be holistic. We should be involving the stakeholders. I do not know why we do things in boardrooms and expect others to copy and implement them to the later. We have a very good structure in this country. We have local governments; we have regional offices for education. I do not know why we are not helped to understand this new curriculum because all over Uganda, some of the teachers; do not understand the grading. We do not know what is going to happen to the children who are not going into admitted to schools. I am also adding my voice that, one, the trainer of trainers should be - that programme must be implemented as soon as yesterday. Two, the learners and the teachers, for heaven’s sake, should be trained to know what they are training, and what the students are expected to get from the training and exams. So far, many countries all over the world have got hotspots for Wi-Fi. They have solar systems in place that are cheap and accessible in all parts of the country. As I talk right, other than Bududa District where I come from - Bududa is even worse, but I believe that in other districts it is the same – (Member timed out.)

And, as you go to Bududa, it is your responsibility to encourage parents and the community to get involved. If you do not encourage parents, many children will drop out of school. This is because their assumption will be that they do not even know how the grading system takes place and it is still Parliament that will do the oversight. So, it is our thing. We must accept it, live with it and grow it.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I noticed that you picked some colleagues. I was waiting for them, but you have summoned me. Mr Speaker, the Government needs to get organised. It is good that the Prime Minister has finally walked in. We are in the budgeting process, currently. There are things that are a priority to you as the Government. Bring them now during the budgeting process. I do not know why you want to bring them through supplementary budgets, which are unforeseen, unexpected, and emergency situations of sorts. Supplementary budgets should contain things like the Kiteezi disaster and Bududa landslides because they are unforeseen, and emergencies that have happened. We would understand. However, the issue of a classified State House expenditure, why don’t you plan for it? Clearly, supplementary budgets continuously get to be abused. For Lubowa Hospital, Mr Speaker, the Government keeps taking Parliament for a ride. You do not want Parliament to establish what is happening at that site, but you keep coming back to Parliament for it to appropriate money for that site. Why? Why do you want to keep using Parliament? Each time we tried as Parliament - I went there with colleagues - we were denied access. The committee went there; it was denied access. I remember, Mr Speaker, you were still the Government Chief Whip, I believe. You were one of those denied access. The Minister for Health was denied access to that place. What is there? What exactly are you doing there that you want to hide away from us, yet you want us to keep appropriating money for it? Mr Speaker, I remember the Speaker of Parliament, when I raised these issues after going there with colleagues, said that she was going to request you to go to Lubowa Hospital and then come back to Parliament, and fill us in on what was happening. Maybe, you might know because we are constrained to keep passing money for a project we do not understand, do not know about, and the Government does not want us to supervise. It is not right. Finally, Mr Speaker, as the Government prioritises these classified expenditures and so on, and so forth, maybe, it would make sense if this supplementary budget was about domestic arrears. We have many Ugandans who have accorded services and products to the Government, but it has refused to pay. That money is over Shs 10 trillion.

Madam Speaker, the much-hyped Namagumba-Muyembe- Nalugugu Road, which has for the last seven years been earmarked for tarmacking, is merely being used in this loan as a formidable weapon to approve monies for other regions. What they have already earmarked to do is not the tarmacking of the road, but construction of a camp - a temporary shelter for accommodation of equipment and tools. Honestly, is that fair to the region? This road, from time immemorial, has been earmarked together with the Bubulo-Bududa Circular Road, but that one was kicked out and this one, which survived, is being used as a mere weapon to get or siphon funds for other regions. I see this as being insincere and very unfair to our region, Madam Speaker.

Mr Speaker and honourable members, there was a mismatch of information by the Ministry of Local Government and the President directed that we handle this. We have so far had two meetings to harmonise between the Ministry of Local Government and the Electoral Commission. It is not only in Bukedi but we also found that same issue in other districts like Bududa; in his place, there is one parish that does not receive money. We are going to handle this conclusively throughout the country because I cannot deceive Parliament that we are going to get money tomorrow and give. After all, you already budgeted for the parishes that are already in existence. These ones are going to be handled next financial year.

Most obliged. However, there were some very stubborn Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) - I want to mention adversely, the one of Bududa, for instance, who purportedly, conducted work during heavy downpours. There is virtually nothing to show. With this, I would like to wish you, honourable members, the best of Christmas and the next year, 2025. May God abundantly bless you all.

We are proceeding rightly. It is common knowledge that in the Constitution we have a Contingency Fund from where that money is supposed to come. The Minister of Disaster Preparedness cannot respond without knowing what the problem is because she is also here. She does not know what is happening in Bukedea, and she may not know what is happening in Amolatar, Bududa, Sironko, and Sembabule. So, let us determine the issues, and then the minister will respond.

Madam Speaker that is a task that we will take on with the Attorney-General, and we will report back to Parliament. Madam Speaker, I want to say something on the disaster risk management policy. The policy is exactly what the honourable member talked about, but we have to fund the policy. The policy looks at decentralisation of the approach on response. We need to procure equipment. If we know that Bududa in the Elgon Region, is prone to landslides, then the equipment meant for response to landslides must be assembled within that area. However, we cannot implement the policy the way it is if we do not fund it.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I salute all those who have invested in education in this country, including the Speaker. It is a sacrifice and I also want to talk to the Ministry of Education and Sports and the nation. The nation is because of its people and we are here because of teachers. The moment you mishandle children, you will have citizens who are not responsible. Therefore, I believe this issue should be given enough time for discussion. (Applause) The issue we are dealing with is so sensitive. For some of us who come from rural districts like Bududa, all we see are children growing up or going to schools where the future is uncertain. You go to a school where the teacher is very hungry and imparting knowledge to hungry children. We have a situation in the urban setting which is different from the rural setting but we want to subject them to the same education system and examinations and the opportunities become very difficult. Colleagues, we are here and we are the ones who make decisions for this country. The quality of the children’s education is so alarming. How I wish, Madam Speaker, that we are given enough time to interrogate and audit the education system in this country.

Students, do not go. Honourable members, in the public gallery, we have teachers and students from Uganda National Students Association, Bududa District. They are represented by Hon. Isaac Modoi, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe and Hon. Nandutu. Thank you very much for coming. (Applause) Hon. Isaac, do you want to say something? Just greet them.

Madam Speaker, we are privileged to receive our students and teachers from Bududa. If there were only three things that they could ask, they would be: i) Harmonisation of the curriculum; ii) Effective resettlement of their parents; and iii) Good governance. Thank you very much -(Interjection)– and voting back Hon. Modoi. (Laughter)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the teachers of the secondary schools in the disaster-prone district of Bududa for having brought these young ones to this august House. I salute you. I receive you all with open hands. I know this should inspire you so that, tomorrow, you yearn to also be here. May God, abundantly, bless you. (Applause)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am Agnes Nandutu, the Woman Member of Parliament for Bududa District, a former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, and a former Speaker of the People’s Parliament. I am happy to be in Gulu District. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am Wakikona David. Coming back to Acholi, Gulu where I worked - we stayed for five years here and they called me Munu . Thank you. I represent the people of Bushigai Constituency, Bududa. And the years, I cannot imagine. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I represent the disaster-prone constituency of Lutsheshe in Bududa, which has been demanding the tarmacking of the circular road to Bubulo but with no avail. I am called Modoi Isaac.

13972 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME Mr Speaker, we request the leaders to harmonise on the land so that the Government can support this initiative. The Government will grant and build, after the issues of land are addressed. The construction of the school will commence when the money is provided for in the budget. Mr Speaker, the Government is engaging the local leadership on the matter, for availability of land for the construction. Grant-aiding is a cheaper alternative, as you all know, compared to the construction of a fully-fledged secondary school, which requires approximately Shs 3.3 billion. The second question, Mr Speaker, came from Hon. Patience Kinshaba Nkunda, Kanungu District. She said that there is guidance from the Ministry of Education and Sports, about Government schools not to have boarding students and pupils. Many schools do not know about that policy because they have not received formal communication. Additionally, ministers and other top government officials have attended fundraising functions to build dormitories. Her prayers are: 1. Are there special schools and districts with exemptions to have boarding facilities? 2. Are these government officials attending such fundraisings aware of the policy? My response, Mr Speaker, is that the spirit of universal education is to increase access to education, especially for the disadvantaged children. Hence, these schools are expected to operate as day schools. In the event that a school would like to operate a boarding section, it must follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is entirely under the management of the school and its governance to ensure that the school meets the requirements for the operation of the boarding section. Therefore, the boarding of learners should be optional, not a must. Additionally, schools are allowed to operate a boarding section after they have been given permission by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports. Mr Speaker, they are expected to write to the permanent secretary using the provided application forms, which are forwarded by the respective local governments. The permanent secretary then requests the Directorate of Education Standards to carry out a compliance inspection, and depending on the findings, the Directorate of Education Standards submits the application forms to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports. If the school meets the requirements, then, the permanent secretary issues a certificate of authority to operate a boarding facility. It is only after the acquisition of this permission that the school is allowed to operate a boarding section. Mr Speaker, all this is meant to secure the safety, security and health of our learners. Therefore, schools which operate such unauthorised boarding sections, and conduct fundraisings, do it against the ministry’s position, and they are aware of it. Question number three came from Hon. Acrobert Kiiza, Bughendera Constituency. He said that “on several occasions, you have met Members of Parliament from the disaster- prone districts, especially the districts at high risk such as Bududa, Bundibugyo, Kasese, Ntoroko, Namusindwa, Buhweju, Bulambuli, etc and it has always been resolved that the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Works and Transport would urgently fix the washed away bridges and work on the damaged road infrastructure beyond the capacity of the districts. To date, according to the Member, he has not seen critical intervention, especially in the Bundibugyo District to have the washed away bridges and damaged roads worked on.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I salute and appreciate the Rt Hon. Prime Minister, for the work she is doing in Bududa; the compensation and the resettlement. However, from my analysis, the people of Mbale District, who were affected by floods, have not been addressed yet - and those in Sironko. Specifically, for Mbale District, the

13991 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2024 upper parts of Bungokho, Bumbobi and the Busano, they need to be resettled too, because the likelihood of getting floods again are very high. My question is, when do we expect the intervention that you are doing in Bududa for the people of Mbale District? Thank you.

Yeah - (Laughter) - but the point is made, Mr Speaker. The other question was raised by honourable - I am very brief - Hon. Noman Ochero from Abim District about the compensation exercise for the people who lost their livestock during the insurgency. This one in particular has issues because it is lopsided. It has only skewed itself to Acholi, Lango and Teso, leaving out other areas. You know of Sebei and Bugisu because of the spill over of the insurgence. Even in Busoga and Mayuge - there are quite a number of them. You had better cross-examine your records for those that are missing. Finally, the Hon. Acrobert Kiiza Moses mentioned a number of disaster-prone districts, particularly, Bundibugyo, and he raised a concern about why you cannot find a permanent solution to some of these challenges of infrastructure like the bridges he mentioned. Even in Bududa, where I should appreciate the relocation and eventual resettlement of the people through the compensatory approach, the challenge is the slow pace with which you are conducting this exercise. There are people living in high-risk hills with cracks and now that the rains are on, anything can happen. Otherwise, so far, so good. Thank you. (Applause)

Mr Speaker, I have a comment about Bududa. When we came up with a strategy - including my brother, I would to appreciate you; you have really supported us. Some people do not want to leave Bududa. We have land in Bunambutye and that is the other side of Bugisu. Those people, I believe - you were not there when I was in Bududa. Those people said, “Can we be given the money so that we look for a shop and remain in the urban areas within Bududa?” Some of them do not want to go to Bunambutye, despite the fact that the Government gave them two acres of land. I am told that it has also attracted some politicians who are looking at losing voters. (Laughter) Today, the Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees) is going to Bududa to make sure that we change our policy. If somebody wants money to relocate, let us pay them so that they can go wherever they feel like going. We tagged land to the compensation exercise because we thought all of them would be relocated to the area. I request you to help me. The challenges and delays are because some people- now, you compensate somebody- let me take this as a mountain; somebody is on top, another one is down here and the other one is here. We cannot relocate all of them because we have paid them- I do not know how I can term this. Can you please support us so that when we come- because the money is there - all the people come, we give them the money and they leave, so that we do not lose lives again. We gazette the area so that it helps us to manage our ecosystem. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Kiteezi was a disaster waiting to happen. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. My grief has been exacerbated by the information I have received from the area Member of Parliament, Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi. He has said that some of those who are homeless, hopeless, and devastated are from Mbale. You know Bududa is synonymous with disaster. This could be people who have moved from a frying pan to a fire. Most of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Bududa are either in Kiryandongo, Bulambuli, Mbale, Kayunga, Buikwe, and/ or the suburbs of Kampala. I want to bear with the new minister and salute her zeal and zest with which she has come to this disaster preparedness ministry. Much as we have been lamenting about the ill- preparedness - and you mentioned it in your statement; the contingency fund - Mr Speaker, this fund is provided for in the Public Finance and Management Act. Most of the thorny issues revolve around limited funding or constraints in finances or lack of funding by KCCA - but we have a provision. Section 26 even gives the formula. Three and a half times - that is what is calculated. The annual appropriated budget of the previous year is supposed to be in the Contingencies Fund. However, this is not the case – (Mr Musasizi rose_) - no, I am extremely informed on this one. (Laughter) I know why you have not been allowed. Mr Speaker, thank you for the protection.

13877 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2024 claimed; the firefighting, which is typical of your Government, Madam Minister. Mr Speaker, in the Ninth Parliament, Hon. Dr Otaala - that was the 10 th Parliament, and I was on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources - came with Germans who were ready to invest in a recycling plant. However, the reports we got were that they were frustrated by those who were in the capital city asking for kickbacks. Corruption, in a way, is more responsible for many lives that have passed on than even the landfill or the landslides in Bududa. Many questions about these settlements around Kiteezi; how come NEMA, which is an enforcer of environmental law, came out with experts after this disaster to give caution that landfills like Kiteezi are not the best method of managing solid waste? Where were they? What are they doing? Have they failed to discharge their role of enforcing the law and have become violators of the same? Mr Speaker, as I conclude, one of the questions has been raised by the President himself in the letter, which he has written to the Inspector General of Government. He is asking about who allowed these people to live near a potentially hazardous - he used the word “catastrophic” - and a dangerous heap of rubbish. I suppose the investigations will arrive at a logical conclusion but I highly doubt whether he does not know who allowed those people to stay there. A Government that is going to make 40 years down the road, honestly, is like someone who has slept naked throughout the night and then realised in the morning that they are naked and they cover themselves after mosquitoes have preyed upon them. I beg to submit. (Laughter)

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Honourable members, the Government Chief Whip has written to me that he will fill those places in two weeks and I am also happy that in that time, you will still be bonding with your voters. I am sending you for bonding. I want you to come back, but at the same time - Honourable members, I have heard the Hon. Elijah saying that the Bank of Uganda is operating without a governor. (Laughter) Bududa -

13468 PRESENTATION OF THE BUDGET SPEECH FY 2024/2025 and non-food items across the country. Next financial year, I have provided Shs 18.1 billion plus a contingency fund of Shs 146.26 billion to support disaster response and management, including: i. The operationalisation of the National Disaster Risk Management Plan; ii. Support 50,000 households with food and non-food items across the country; iii. The provision of funds to Uganda Red Cross Society to support disaster victims; and iv. Supporting the resettlement of 1,000 households that were displaced by landslides and floods in the Elgon region, including the districts of Bududa, Manafwa, Bulambuli, Namisindwa, and Sironko. Government strategy for the financial year 2024/2025 and the medium-term Madam Speaker, in line with H.E, the President’s guidance, my ministry in collaboration with the National Planning Authority has developed a strategy for growing Uganda’s economy ten- fold. The target is to expand the size of the economy from about $50 billion, last year, to $500 billion, by 2040. The Government has identified four anchor sectors to drive this growth. These are: i. Agro-industrialisation; ii. Tourism development; iii. Mineral development including oil and gas; and iv. Science, technology, and innovation, including ICT. Madam Speaker, these are the ATMs that are going to mint money for Uganda’s next financial year and in the medium term. The detailed enabling policies, interventions, and actions will be contained in the coming 4 th National Development Plan. Madam Speaker, to achieve this ambitious goal in the next 15 years, we must deliberately and pragmatically do the following: i. Double the size of GDP every five years for the remaining three national development plans; ii. Raise per capita GDP six-fold from the current $1,146, to about $7,000 in Financial Year 2039/2040; iii. Double the level of savings in the economy from 20 per cent of GDP to 40 per cent in 2040; iv. Raise the share of exports in GDP from 12 percent, in 2022, to 50 per cent and the share of manufactured products in merchandise exports from 13 per cent to 50 per cent and the medium high tech products from 21 per cent to 50 per cent over the same period; v. Increase the annual FDI inflows from $2.9 billion in 2022 to $50 billion by 2040; and vi. Accumulate the stock and the quality of human capital (skilled workers); physical capital (energy, railway, roads, air travel, and internet infrastructure); and natural capital (forests, swamps, rivers, and lakes). Madam Speaker, the success factors of this strategy are: i. Enhancing the capacity for effective national defence and security to avert any internal or external security risks; ii. Maintaining constitutional order, an effective and efficient Judiciary, and a people-centered Legislature; iii. Economic stability in line with commitments contained in the Charter for Fiscal Responsibility; iv. A reformed Government-wide coordination of rationalised Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments; v. Effective and accountable public institutions prepared to fight corruption and impunity;

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

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

13255 THE E LEVENTH P A RLIAMENT OF UGANDA MONDAY , 6 MAY 2024 Dokolo, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Bukedea, Bulambuli, whereas landslides were reported in Kasese, Kisoro, Bulambuli, Sironko, Bududa, Bunyangabu districts. Some claimed lives; we lost seven people. Recently, Uganda National Meteorological Authority released a 10-day rainfall forecast from 1 st to 10 th of May 2024, which indicates a continuation of wet conditions over most parts of the country. The heavy to very heavy rainfall events were expected over southwestern in some of the areas in Kigezi and greater Bushenyi districts. In the northeastern, in districts of Karamoja and Teso subregions and neighbouring Acholi subregions. Other areas expected to receive enhanced rainfall are in mid-western subregions in the districts of Masindi, Kiryandongo, Kagadi, Kabarole and Elgon Highlands. The 10-day rainfall forecast by Uganda Meteorological Authority indicates that very heavy rainfall events are expected to cause potential hazards, such as flash floods, debris flows, landslides, in addition, water logging, contamination of water sources due to increased surface rain off into such sources. Disruption of traffic flow along transportation routes as some bridges may be washed away or collapse, an example of the bridges you have already mentioned earlier. Moreover, these heavy rainfalls are expected to damage critical infrastructure- like schools-

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity. Madam Speaker, I agree with you on the catastrophic disasters of floods. I witnessed them even when I passed through your constituency of Bukedea – I saw that the floods had ravaged crops and even entered people’s houses. Besides that, Bududa, which is synonymous with the other form of disaster – landslides – is equally hard-hit. In my constituency of Manjiya, for instance, and that of my neighbour, Lutseshe, so far, we have witnessed seven landslides. We are lucky that these particular ones have not claimed lives, but they have destroyed crops and livestock. Madam Speaker, I was listening keenly to the former minister of disaster preparedness and refugees. You know very well that you responded to questions of how disasters claimed lives in the city of Mbale. Now, that you are in that docket of works and transport, you made a pledge that you have not honoured – of working on the infrastructural developments – which were the cause of the floods. Up to now, that has not been addressed. We are afraid that any time, if because of the heavy downpour that is pounding, these rivers burst their banks, again, those same culverts will be overwhelmed and the repeat of what happened maybe even worse. I expected you to say something about it because you made a commitment here. You had made an undertaking to ensure that those culverts and the other technical terms you used – gabions - were going to be widened. Up to now, they have not been deepened and widened. I do not know what you are waiting for, honourable minister – (Interjections) – information? (Interruption)

As I conclude, Madam Speaker, I will seek your indulgence to lay on the Table the reports that have already been compiled by the chief administrative officers of Bududa, Elgon and that of Bukedea. The ones of Elgon are not yet here, but I know my colleagues –

13139 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 30 APRIL 2024 some parts of Kolir. Data collection is still ongoing to establish more details. Meanwhile, I write to your office to submit the attached report requesting for any appropriate intervention and relief aid…” In fact, the request is similar to the ones of Bududa and Elgon. I beg to lay.

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

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

We have already moved. Thank you. Honourable members, you will recall that yesterday, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe from Bududa raised a matter of national importance and it was backed by Hon. Odur; on the status of preparedness of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on the issue of the forthcoming CHAN and AFCON tournaments and the World Cup qualifiers that was supposed to be played in Namboole. However, instead of playing in Namboole, the stadium is said not to be ready, they preferred to play out of the country, which has a financial implication on the country. Aside from that, Morocco offered to host Uganda vs Algeria, but Algeria said that they could not play in Morocco. So, it creates a problem. When you talk about Tanzania, well you can go there but the coach of Algeria is from Tanzania and yet Uganda is supposed to play with Algeria. As mentioned by Hon. Odur, there are advantages of playing at home compared to going out there. So, we would like to find out from the minister on the status of the stadium and how best we can be helped. Thank you.

Like Bududa?

Bududa, with the mountainous terrain, even in the Karamoja Subregion, for instance. We have raised this

You see the problem is that Hon. Gorreth did not do Geography of Uganda because when you talk about the lowlands, where floods collect – floods come all the way from Bududa, Elgon, and Karamoja and end up in Bukedea. Hon. Eric, one minute. Then, Hon. Kasolo and the Member for Aruu.

Madam Speaker, the truth is that before we scheduled Parliament to sit on a Friday, there were earlier commitments already made by His Excellency, the President and the Rt Hon. Prime Minister. We all know that as we speak today, the President is in one of our districts; some ministers have accompanied him. The Rt Hon. Prime Minister is in Bududa with some other ministers to launch the relocation of our people who are threatened in that region. That is why I stated in very clear terms that I was notified this morning that in the circumstances, Hon. Kyofatogabye would stand in for the entire Presidency. However, that said, as Cabinet, we take the budget – because we know that this is what will facilitate service delivery in the next year. I undertake to notify colleagues to avail themselves. Otherwise, let us take today as an exception because of the earlier commitments made. Some ministers had to travel with the President while others with the Rt Hon. Prime Minister for the two programmes.

Madam Speaker, they specifically mentioned Bududa, Manafwa, Sironko and Bulambuli and I felt like Bundibugyo was left out. We have sinking ground; we still have landslides up to now. There are victims to be compensated and even resettled, but nothing has been done. We still have the washed away bridges. Since 2022, we have been reporting this and writing to ministries, but nothing has been done. We have even invited the Minister of Works and Transport to come on the ground and make an assessment so that they see what can be done. Secondly, I thank the committee for ensuring that they add money to Uganda AIDS Commission because –

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the committee for the report on climate change. However, even what they have allocated is not, in my own assessment, enough. This is because mother planet Earth is in a serious fever. With the advent of reconditioned cars – and Africa, Uganda inclusive, has become a dumping ground for all manner of gadgets that emit greenhouse gases – we need to have massive planting of trees. So, the plan should be even bigger than what I see. Mr Speaker, Hon. Okiror comes from the plains of Teso Subregion, and he has expressed the concern of water stress, which is equally in mountainous areas such as Bududa. We can take the case of people who are on mountainous terrains, where you cannot drill boreholes and they have to walk for hours downhill, to collect water. The focus has shifted to gravity flow schemes. That is why in Bukedea, they are a beneficiary of a gravity flow scheme, courtesy of Mount Elgon. So, if serious focus would shift to gravity flow water, these plains would not be crying of water stress. I share your concern –

Mr Speaker, like I have already told you, the President guided last year that we relocate people from Mount Elgon to safer places because some of those people are in those dangerous enclaves. In fact, we want our people to move down. We have started from other areas. We partnered with one of the NGOs from America, which is paying Shs 7 million, yet the Government is paying Shs 10 million to those people. We shall also provide them with some land – at least two acres. We started from Bududa to Bulambuli, and these other areas. The NGO is called “Give Directly”. I would like to allay the fears of my sister. I am aware that UWA was there and the Benet people were treated badly. We are saying as we move like this, we shall definitely reach that area. Mount Elgon National Park must be protected for the good of those people in that place.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. In 2018, the Department of Surveys and Mapping in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development released a report on the reopening of boundaries of the Mount Elgon National Park. The findings have been discussed with several stakeholders, including the Office of the Prime Minister, local government, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and a way forward was agreed upon to maintain the status quo regarding the 1993 boundary. That is the time when the national park was gazetted. A few days ago, communities in Bubyangu, Wanale, Budwale, Bududa and parts of the Bugisu Subregion faced a number of challenges, more so when a team came and surveyed using GPS. Shortly after this, people started cutting the trees that were on the already established boundaries. This has created a lot of animosity and restlessness in the community. Mr Speaker, my prayers are that: 1. The Uganda Wildlife Authority respects and adheres to the arrangement agreed upon concerning the boundaries of Mount Elgon National Park, and protects the trees that demarcate the boundaries; 2. The local leaders should be informed whenever there is an activity along the park boundary to avoid suspicion; and 3. Those involved in destroying the boundary that demarcates this national park be brought to book. Thank you.

11566 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT will be focused on the recommendation that you made; a clarion call to the ministry to do everything possible to improve the Integrated Financial Management System so that it ensures that there is efficient running of the Treasury Single Account. I must salute the ministry for migrating from the vote treasury account to this TSA, but unlike other countries that have similar systems, this particular one of Uganda grapples with lots of challenges. I am seeking clarification from the minister, especially when it comes to the lack of a super server. For this particular system, bad weather interferes with its functionality and it fails. Even the server itself has serious issues because a server is supposed to do the processing of data and dissemination. Why can’t you procure, as a ministry, a super server like other countries, which can even operate where there is bad weather and that can even reach the mountainous terrain of Bududa?

Manafwa-Bukiika Circular Road is more or less impassable. As I talk right now, I cannot reach home. The roads, from Bubiita-Bukalasi to Bulucheke-Bufumbo, are cut off and the bridges have been washed away. We are trying to find ways of reaching markets and schools. The circular road in Bududa District has caused concern because in 2016, the President gave a directive for it to be worked on, but to-date, there is no action. We are getting impatient and I think now is the time that we are told the truth about what is going to happen to this road. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Madam Speaker, I like the way you have handled this because a number of Members are truly suffering with their people - Butaleja, Manafwa, Kibanda, Bududa, Bungokho, Laropi and Nakasongola.

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

10510 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Enactment of the Physical Planners Registration Act, 2022 was also done and we are now in the process of looking at the regulations. The Permanent Secretary requested the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the National Planning Authority to ensure that all infrastructure developments by MDAs with a special component comply with the fiscal planning. Mr Speaker, the ministry with the support from World Bank - that is Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) - prepared the first National Fiscal Development Plan and Cabinet approved it in November last year. Regional plans have also been prepared for the Albertine Region and the Northern Uganda Economic Corridor. Districts of Wakiso, Moroto, Nwoya, Kikuube, Kabarole, Bududa, Bunyangabu, Nakaseke and Budaka have physical development plans. There are a number of physical development plans still under preparation, which include the Bwebajja Physical Development Plan, the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Physical Development Plan, and the Jinja/Kampala and Mpigi Infrastructure Corridor Plan. A number of urban councils have prepared physical development plans and it is noteworthy that many of these have attained high levels of implementation. They include Gulu, Arua Cities, Pader, Kagadi, Bulisa Town Councils, among others. The table below summarises the status of physical development plans in the country and the details of the specific local government are also attached as Annex 1. We have one National Physical Development Plan, two regional physical development plans, then out of the 135 districts, we have nine that have complied. Out of the 11 cities, we have three; out of the 31 municipalities, we have 17. Out of the 1,488 subcounties, we have 198; for town councils, we have 47 out of 585. Challenges While Government has made effort to support physical planning in the country, a lot still remains undone. The number of planned local governments above speak for themselves. Even where physical development plans have been prepared, their implementation still remains a challenge. A lot of the challenges are faced in the implementation of the Physical Planning Act can be attributed to the increasing land use pressures, occasioned by the country’s quest for economic development, high rate of population growth and inadequacies in physical planning. The latter is mostly attributed to inadequate funding levels and governance gaps. The following are the specific challenges that the country has to deal with in the implementation of the Physical Planning Act; 1. Most of the planning that should result in visible results is done at the local government level. Unfortunately, these local governments are grossly underfunded, resulting into low prioritisation exhibited through low budget allocations to develop, review and implement the physical development plans, especially at subcounty and district level. 2. Capacity gaps, human resource, equipment and training. Inadequate awareness creation on physical planning, hence low levels of appreciation of physical planning and development control. 4. Ineffective coordination at central and local government levels. 5. Weak enforcement mechanisms. 6. Failure to formulate ordinances; for cities and bylaws for municipalities and town

Mr Speaker and colleagues, Sironko is one of those districts that the Office of the Prime Minister has earmarked to help the citizens – let me give him – he knows that that programme is on-going. We started with Bududa to relocate especially those people who are in dangerous enclaves. The Government of Uganda provided Shs 57 billion and our partner, the NGO called GiveDirectly also gave us Shs 7 million. We are also going to relocate some of those people who are in dangerous enclaves to Bunamutye, the government land and provide them with some land together with that money for them to construct the structures. GiveDirectly has started paying. We also start payment next week. In terms of roads and other infrastructure, we are aware that some of the roads are trunk roads - those that are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Works and Transport and UNRA. We also have those that are under the responsibility of the districts, called feeder roads. Those under the districts - if you find you cannot manage, we have a window through the Ministry of Works and Transport, where you can apply and we give you some emergency funding to work on those roads under the Contingency Fund. Thank you.

9386 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT not finding a solution. Now start contributing. Should we start fundraising on the Floor? We have picked people from Bududa and resettled them in Kiryandongo. They do not need to be resettled around Bunyoro alone. We can get land somewhere else and resettle them. Honourable minister, you were responding to the matter. We need your help.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. If I had the ability, I would amend the motion because the President talked about floods. You are aware of how the Mt Elgon region has been largely affected by landslides. In his speech, I expected him to talk about the mitigation measures in the policy which are going to handle the issue of landslides in Sironko, Bududa, Manafwa and the neighbouring districts. He does not mention it completely, much as he dwells on the floods, which are a bit obvious. He talked about driving poverty out of Uganda and meandered a bit and went to Emyooga and the rest. I expected him to mention something from the cooperative perspective on how the cooperative bank will drive out poverty. This is a lasting solution for farmers to get money and support their enterprises. Lastly, he talked about the Shs 257 billion in science and technology. If you look at the enterprises supported under science and technology, they are 55, but most of them are on issues - (Member timed out.)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. If I had the ability, I would amend the motion because the President talked about floods. You are aware of how the Mt Elgon region has been largely affected by landslides. In his speech, I expected him to talk about the mitigation measures in the policy which are going to handle the issue of landslides in Sironko, Bududa, Manafwa and the neighbouring districts. He does not mention it completely, much as he dwells on the floods, which are a bit obvious. He talked about driving poverty out of Uganda and meandered a bit and went to Emyooga and the rest. I expected him to mention something from the cooperative perspective on how the cooperative bank will drive out poverty. This is a lasting solution for farmers to get money and support their enterprises. Lastly, he talked about the Shs 257 billion in science and technology. If you look at the enterprises supported under science and technology, they are 55, but most of them are on issues - (Member timed out.)

That is the Bududa man I know.

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

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

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As I conclude, I would like to thank Hon. Susan for the supplementary information. Mr Speaker, even drugs that are supposed to induce labour these days - one husband availed the drugs and he was turned away by the doctor. He told him that they do not induce labour; it has to be a caesarean section at a fee. See how callous and heartless most of our healthcare workers are these days. It is also because the Government has not bothered to bring to book even those that are arrested with stolen medical supplies. It has happened even in Bududa, where a medical officer was caught red-handed with stolen drugs, but was eventually released and went scot-free. Thank you.

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

8040 Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Report of the proceedings of Parliament (Hansard) is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament. MINISTERIAL POLICY STATEMENTS & BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE FY 2023/2024 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR Court. Justice Musene had a distinguished career in the Judiciary. His burial will be on 22 April 2023, in Kuushu Town Council, Bududa District. For the late Keith Muhakanizi, we hope the body will arrive in the country on Thursday and maybe the burial – tentatively – will be on Saturday. Once we get clear information, I shall inform you. So, with such misfortunes, honourable colleagues, I request that we stand and observe a minute of silence. (Members observed a moment of silence.)

Now let me conclude with the issue raised in regard to Abim Hospital by my former colleague, Hon. Noman Ochero. Abim Hospital is a serious issue, Rt Hon. Prime Minister. You know very well that the state of our health facilities in Uganda is deplorable, including Bududa and Kambuga hospitals. Kambuga is in Kanungu. You know what happened. Had the Member not been airlifted, he would be “RIP”. The last one is about the reverends that were arrested, arising from the question that was raised by Hon. Ssewungu. That question has not been given justice. You know that they are on remand and are not seeking any legal redress. They were tortured by the police. We have seen the video clips on electronic media. So, these are issues, which your docket is not –

Mr Speaker, I am sorry, but you know very well that even Bududa has also been captured as a beneficiary of the hard- to-reach funds. Since the 10 th Parliament, there is the famed 30 per cent hard-to-reach fund. However, up to now, I suppose, the Minister of Public Service, who has a list and even the criteria that he uses to select the beneficiaries of that 30 per cent hard-to-reach fund, should be here to furnish us with the information on how far he has gone to implement that 30 per cent hard-to-reach fund. Bududa is not only hard-to-reach; it is also hard-to-stay and hard-to-work. So, the delay of this 30 per cent, which is supposed to go to those people, particularly the public servants, working in Bududa is punishing Bududa twice.

Honourable members, I want to welcome you to this afternoon sitting. As you are aware, Muslims are fasting and they commenced their fast on 22 March 2023. Since it is our custom in the Parliament that we always host them for a dinner before Eid, we will be hosting the Muslim fraternity, our brothers and sisters in Parliament, tomorrow for a dinner. Even non-Muslims are welcome to join the Muslim community. Please join our brothers and sisters - since we are preaching the principle of Ubuntu – as they break their fast. Parliament will gladly host all of you to a dinner. Honourable members, yesterday we had various items on matters of national importance. We had the issue of Bududa and the issue of disaster. When you look at the Order Paper, we have accommodated all those issues because they are really urgent and must be handled today. Is the Frontbench on leave? We have matters that must be responded to on the Order Paper

Honourable minister in charge of disaster preparedness, we had an issue here that was raised by Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe from Bududa. The issue is, the rains are on and there is a likelihood that people will be washed away again. What plans do you have as the ministry?

Madam Speaker, it was demolished. They alleged that it carried some ghosts and that some women were suffering miscarriages because of that machine. I do not know. Disaster Risk Management Plan The Disaster Risk Management Plan was approved by Cabinet and presented before Parliament in November 2022. The document was launched in a bid to attain donor support on 21 September 2023 with a letter requesting for support also written. Funds are still being awaited from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to embark on the implementation of the planned activities. Disaster Preparedness and Management Bill The regulatory impact assessment was conducted and the principles are ready to be tabled before Cabinet this April. A tentative roadmap was developed as we await the approval of the principles. Resettlement through physical relocation and cash transfers to vulnerable households Following the completion of the additional 42 houses in Bunambutye Resettlement Area in Bulambuli District, a team is on the ground right now to ensure that 42 households that are highly prone to landslides are relocated and resettled from across five districts in Elgon subregion by the end of this week. This shall bring the total number of houses completed in Bunambutye to 305. An additional 50 houses have been planned for construction during quarter four of Financial Year 2022/2023. Further to the above, we are implementing a cash transfer strategy that was approved by the Cabinet on 12 September 2022 as a suitable option to resettle people at risk of landslides in Elgon sub-region. With the support of Give Direct International, a partner, 4,000 households have been targeted from the high-risk districts of Bududa (2,050), Manafwa (900), Namisindwa (500) and Sironko (550). Identification and registration in Bududa District has been completed for 2,116 households and validation is ongoing. Registration is on-going in Manafwa to be followed by Sironko and Namisindwa districts respectively. Each registered household at high risk of landslides in Elgon sub-region will be supported with around Shs 17 million. Shs 10 million is from the Government of Uganda and the NGO – Give Direct – will give Shs 7 million to each beneficiary. The internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the districts of Kasese, Kayunga and Ntoroko Land was identified and bought to resettle internally-displaced persons from the districts of Kasese and Kayunga. A total of 200 acres has been secured in each of the districts.

Okay, I conclude with an appreciation. I normally give credit where it is due. At least the Office of the Prime Minister increased the budgetary allocation, particularly for these hotspots of disasters like Bududa, Tingei and Namisindwa. However, incidentally, this is virtual. It is in the air and we do not see any efforts regarding the same on ground –

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I will start with what my colleague from Elgon came up with - on issues of why they are leaving some districts. International organisations are now piloting the four Elgon districts. Once we are sure that we have successfully acquired this, we should be able to take to other districts including Mt Rwenzori. On the issue of bridges during floods in Elgon, the Ministry of Works did the assessment and I am sure they are working on this report. Lake Albert submerging most of the health centres as raised by Hon. David - we also have Butyaba Health Centre III. This was newly constructed by the Office of the Prime Minister in Buliisa. About the cracks in Bududa - we are doing the relocation right now with a cash transfer; we have ring-fenced all the settlements that are on those cracks. These are the people we are going to relocate by this Wednesday. Most of them are going to receive their cash in two weeks’ time - by the 15 th of April - and they have to leave the place. We are only still waiting for the Ministry of Finance to release the Shs 50 billion to top up and make it Shs 10 million for each beneficiary, since the organisation is giving us Shs 7 million for each of them. But at least, they will first receive the Shs 7 million as we give them a condition to leave. So, that is going to be taken care of. Then in Bududa alone, we are giving 2,116 beneficiaries, compared to the rest of the districts in Elgon. On the question raised by Hon. Mudimi, I think the Prime Minister has clarified the issue of Bunambutye land. On the question raised by Hon. Mpuuga, the Prime Minister has also responded – it will depend on the rationalisation. On the question by the honourable member from Kiboga, we know very well that we have district disaster management committees in each of these districts and the chief administrative officer is the chairman of the committee. So, the way we disseminate information - we know our people pick this information through the radios and TVs, but at the same time, the district disaster management committees at the districts handle the issue of training. They are all trained and they are –(Interruption)

There is a valid concern, Madam Speaker, arising from your Communication from the Chair, especially when you talked about the rains. The rains are usually a blessing but when it comes to the heavy pounding rains that occur in the disaster- prone Elgon subregion - those high-risk hills like those in Bududa, Sironko and even in Sebei are full of cracks yet the Bulambuli Resettlement Scheme is moving at snail pace. Currently, they have attempted to resettle 51 households only from Bududa. I would like to know from the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness how prepared they are. What plans do they have, as stopgap measures, to temporarily resettle the people who are now seeking refuge in places of worship and in schools?

As I said before, the rains have started and the floods are going to start unsettling the people and you know the history of Bududa and Bulambuli. So, what plans do we have? The minister in charge of relief, disaster preparedness and refugee needs to make a statement on the Floor. Yes, Government.

The districts to be connected are: Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kampala, Kassanda, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luwero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Ssembabule, Wakiso, Bugweri, Kitagwenda –(Interjections) - that is central. I am going region by region. In eastern Uganda, we have Amuria, Budaka, Bududa, Bugiri, Bukedea, Bukwo, Bulambuli, Busia, Namayingo, Butaleja, Butebo, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaberamaido, Kaliro, Kamuli, Kapchorwa, Katakwi, Kibuku, Kumi, Kween, Luuka, Manafwa, Mayuge, Mbale, Namisindwa, Namutumba, Ngora, Pallisa, Serere, Sironko, Soroti, Tororo, Kalaki and Kapelebyong.

Is it seconded? Seconded by Hon. Aogon, Hon. Silwany, Hon. Aber, Budget , Napak , Hon. Kahunde - Honourable Members, I do not think any of you could have made a better report than that. At first, we thought it would be an informative report but since we found out that it is a report that should be adopted by this House and the actions must be taken, I now put the question that the report by Hon. Ayume on the magnitude of road traffic injuries reporting to public hospitals in Uganda and the cost of treatment be adopted with amendments - ( A member rose_ ) Who was that using the microphone? Hansard , get for me the person who used the microphone and I will take action tomorrow. (Question put and agreed to.) PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS OF THE BUDUDA LANDSLIDE VICTIMS WHO WERE RESETTLED IN KIRYANDONGO DISTRICT

Honourable members, as you are aware, petitions are one of the avenues for the public to give information and seek for support from the august House. They are very pertinent to us. For avoidance of doubt, the petition was put in writing; it is a formal petition - not verbal - and is usually signed by petitioners. This petition in particular was signed by the petitioners. It was written to the Office of the Speaker and rule 30 of our Rules of Procedure provides for petitions. This afternoon, we shall receive a petition and then we will refer it to a committee. The petition is by Hon. Helen Kahunde. Can we have the petition on the landslide victims of Bududa first? It is unfortunate that Hon. Nambeshe is not here.

6244 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT The humble petition of the Bududa landslide victims of 1 March 2010 who were resettled in Kiryandongo District presented on their behalf by myself, showeth and states, Your humble petitioners are the victims of the landslide events of 1 March 2010 in Namase village, Bududa District, which was recorded as the largest and most severe in terms of casualty numbers in that at least 100 people are believed to have been killed; 94 bodies were recovered and several others displaced. Your humble petitioners state that: a. They were resettled by the Government of Uganda to Kiryandongo district as a humanitarian intervention following displacement and total destruction of their homes, property and sources of livelihood. b. During the resettlement exercise, the Government pledged to issue your humble petitioners with land titles and to construct housing structures for them and their families, a pledge that has not been fulfilled for the past 12 years. c. Out of the 603 housing structures that the Government promised to construct for the humble petitioners, only 289 have been constructed to date and that out of the 289, 114 are incomplete, without windows, doors, water tanks and pit latrines. d. They lack access to secondary education. e. They face insecurity and hostility from host communities with whom they contest ownership of land, especially due to the fact that the Government did not issue them with land titles upon resettlement. f. On 12 December 2018, Parliament adopted the report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs on the status of the resettlement of the landslide victims in the Elgon subregion and resolved that the Government steps up interventions in developing the necessary infrastructure in Kiryandongo and ensure that programmes intended by the Office of the Prime Minister for the resettled victims be mainstreamed into local government structures of Kiryandongo District. The same resolution has not been implemented nor has an action report been filed in Parliament. Your humble petitioners have suffered for the past 12 years to no avail of effective Government intervention and now seek the intervention of Parliament in their plight. Now, therefore, your humble petitioners pray that: 1. Parliament urges the Government to prioritise the construction of housing structures for the remaining 289 households and the completion of the 114 houses. 2. Government issues land titles to your petitioners, as pledged by Government, granting them legal ownership on the land. 3. Government should investigate the matter of insecurity and contention over land ownership among the resettled landslide victims with the end goal of granting the victims legal ownership over the land on which they were resettled. Your humble petitioners are duty bound and will ever pray; and hereto, your humble petitioners have appended their signatures, Madam Speaker. I want to lay the copy of the petition.

Thank you. The report is for information for all Members. It will be deposited in the library. You can have a chance to look at it and read whatever you want to read from it. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS OF: I) THE BUDUDA LANDSLIDE VICTIMS WHO WERE RESETTLED IN KIRYANDONGO DISTRICT.

Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I am happy with the statement. We were actually appreciating that we are happy with the re- organisation of the markets. You got it wrong. We said we are happy with the re-organisation that is happening in Kampala. However, we want this to go even outside Kampala and we re-organise other parts as well. (Applause) We want you to go to Soroti, Kakumiro, Bududa, Mbale; go to all those areas because Madam Prime Minister, truth be told, what you are doing is a good job; let it not stop in metropolitan Kampala. We need a law in place. This House made a law that we need in place. When we made the law, but we do not know what happened to it because it has never been returned. We do not know. That is what we want to know from Government.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. It is common knowledge that I come from a disaster-prone district of Bududa. Therefore, issues of disaster and catastrophic landslides including floods -

Yes, go ahead because you are from Bududa.

6167 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2022 destroyed and the population is suffering. Here you are. In fact, if I were not strong enough, I would have had a heart attack a long time ago. (Laughter) Madam Speaker, when I see the suffering of people, I break down easily like I wept in Bududa when I saw people being pulled from the mud - dead bodies. And I told the President that “I will resign if I do not get supported to get these people away from that hazard.” (Applause) It is a real challenge. I would like to appreciate Hon. Nambeshe - we are now friends because we used to fight each other. You have understood our problem because the purpose for something called a ministry is supposed to be effective and efficient. Ours is not effective and efficient because of bureaucracy and we do not have authority over whatever is in the Contingency Fund. So, I support all that colleagues have brought up. I wrote to His Excellency, the President, requesting that we get a separate Vote, at least, if we are not going to stand alone as a ministry. The reason we should plan in advance and we had started planning. For example, during my tenure there of nine years now and nearly seven months - in that ministry, I am going to be 10 years next year in March. We had initiative; we started working closely with the hydro-meteorological systems, which predicts weather conditions, the rainfall, so that in advance, we can plan. We created a department called National Emergency Coordination Centre (NECC), which has been able to give warning, six months at least in advance to know when disaster is going to happen, but all those are on paper. To the Ministry of Finance, that one is not an issue; disaster comes and we are not ready; those are the problems we have. That is why I asked His Excellency, the President to give us a separate Vote. Secondly, I needed to recruit scientists to plan better. Disaster is a physical haemorrhage on our set-ups because of the climatic conditions, which have changed, the rising temperatures and many other things. The Ministry of Water and Environment does very well - it can always derive the data and the hydro-meteorological department, with which we are working on predictions are doing very well. We are sharing the data in predicting when those problems are likely to be. However, we need scientists to plan to use the data from the Ministry of Water and Environment, data on floods. We have to apply it for us to develop resilience to all these disasters happening. And these are challenges we have. So, in this plan, which my colleague read here, we intend to decentralise our operation; we do not want to operate as a Kampala-based unit. For example, for eastern region, we must have a centre in Mbale, whereby we will have food stores, all equipment, everything ready to respond when disaster occurs in eastern Uganda. In Western Uganda, hailstorms have started and then, the floods in Kasese will require us to be present there and not operate from Kampala. In the north, where sometimes, we are hit by drought, we are working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to give us fast-yielding seeds, but even if they get them for us, what plan on the ground do we have to make sure that those seeds are planted on time to beat drought so that there is food? All these are plans to be done there. Kampala can be a coordinating centre, not an operational centre the way we are now. So, these are the reasons I requested His Excellency, the President, to allow us to work in a planned and scientific manner. However, I think, maybe, some advisors might have given a different view.

Honourable minister, now that you have committed to come to Eastern Uganda on your way to Moroto and the honourable’s district, there is this quarantine that you imposed on districts of Bududa, Manafwa and Namisindwa to curb the spread of anthrax. The livestock farmers are irked with the delayed intervention. Even when anthrax is no longer ravaging the animals as it was much earlier, you have not mentioned when you will lift this quarantine in Bududa.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I stand to raise a matter of national importance regarding the flash floods and landslides that continue to ravage Bulambuli District. Honourable members, you must have all seen or heard what is going on. Since last week, we have had flash floods where rivers have over-flooded and washed away bridges in Bulambuli. We had landslides that buried one person and the cracks in the ground seem to be emerging and widening. Crops and gardens have been washed away. Mr Speaker, I appreciate the response by Government to rescue our people, but I want to emphasise that Bulambuli District needs urgent attention to relocate people from these risky places. Government came up with the GiveDirectly Programme recently, which was launched in Bududa. Unfortunately, Bulambuli is not yet part of it. I would like to request the Office of the Prime Minister to come to Bulambuli’s rescue urgently, with a programme with the same principle as GiveDirectly where instead of waiting for Government to build houses to relocate people from – (Member timed out.)

Madam Speaker, he knows that an assessment was done. As for the food, I promise that we shall give you food. But colleagues, this is my appeal and an appeal from the President. It is true that a lot of destruction has taken place and our ecosystem cannot handle - and that is why it is giving way. We have a plan that we brought here - a policy - and you people approved it in this House. A disaster management plan was brought here by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness. I want you and I, like the Speaker has said, to educate our people. Let our people know that when you are dead, you cannot do anything else. In those areas, there are those that we are handling in the enclaves of Bududa, Manafwa and other areas. Yes, we have a plan to do urbanisation, especially in the hilly areas, but we request you to help us to sensitise the people because it is not easy for us, as Government, to convince your people. We bought land in Kasese - he is aware; but we are still struggling to have them go and share that land. We bought it in Muhokya. Yes. So, colleagues, we request you to convince your people. Even those that we relocated to Bunambutye in Manafwa and Bulambuli - his place; they are going back. We compensated them, gave them a home, but instead of taking - they marry another wife to take to the new home and then the older ones are killed. Therefore, colleagues, I think as Government, we are going to be forced to evict them forcefully. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. First, I should say I do not know how many megabytes or gigabytes of fright we have after you communicated that you are threatened with assassination; we are frightened. That is not the point though. My point is about Bunambutye, which the Prime Minister has just mentioned. We are happy that Government has made good interventions for the last five years or so. We have about 263 households settled within. However, the matter of concern is that recently, from the 11 th May onwards, we had more than 23 families from the districts of Bugisu settled in Bunambutye. The concern - it was an issue, but now a concern – is, the promise of the Prime Minister was that they would be helped with food, some amount of settlement fund, water and everything else for about six months. Madam Speaker, I wish to announce to the Rt Hon. Prime Minister that they paid for only one month of May. To date, nothing more has come in. They have nowhere to go and have resorted to destitution, completely. These 23 families from Namisindwa - I got three, Bududa 11 and the many other districts - were put on the lower side; the eastern side of the resettlement camp where there is no water. They have to move to a drinkable water source about two or three kilometres up. Otherwise, Madam Prime Minister, I want to appreciate one thing; the sensitisation in Bugisu over the landslides has been done well. I can attest to you that in Hon. Nambeshe’s district, and my own district where we have had mudslides and some landslides, we sensitised people and have not suffered fatalities, especially human fatalities. We are doing our best as the local area MPs together with many other local leaders. The issue of concern and my prayer is that, the Prime Minister attends to the salient issue of facilitation of these families recently moved to the Bunambutye resettlement camp. Respect, Madam Speaker.

That policy formulation is dragging; it has taken too long; Government should expedite the process. Mr Speaker, there is a fund, which was created in the Ministry of Public Service. It is a 30 per cent hard-to-reach fund. A number of districts, including Bududa, were supposed to be beneficiaries of this fund. The issues of marginalised groups in hard- to-reach areas like Bududa – we would be benefitting from this fund, but up to now, its implementation has taken ages. We do not seem to be seeing any funds coming in soon, to those that have been waiting for ages. You know very well - I have just seen the teacher to pupil ratio in Napak at 1:91. However, if you come to places like Bududa, where about five schools were closed because they are in places surrounded with cracks, the ratio is even worse; it is 1:150. The planning for these proposed affirmative action programmes is very poor. They are designed in such a way that they are mere token packages, but not for empowerment, because we do not see any capacity or capabilities being [Ms Katusiime] STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT