Ndorwa County West

Thank you. I rise to thank and commend His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his inspiring State-of-the-Nation Address delivered on 4 June 2026. On behalf of the people of Kabale District, I appreciate his leadership that has ensured peace, stability, social and economic progress in Uganda. We are grateful for the remarkable transformation registered. Mr Speaker, I respectfully appeal to the Government to explain and provide a comprehensive plan for sustainable alternative livelihoods for the people of Kigezi Subregion whose incomes have been affected by the wetland restoration programme. While environmental conservation is necessary, interventions such as climate-smart agriculture and income-generating projects should be introduced to prevent increased household poverty and ensure inclusive development. Mr Speaker, while I commend the success of the Parish Development Model, which is already improving production and livelihoods in Kigezi Subregion, I am equally concerned that many of our youths remain unemployed, idle and outside the money economy, exposing them to insecurity and moral decay. Kigezi Subregion is richly endowed with tourism resources and significantly contributes to Uganda’s tourism earnings. I, therefore, appeal to the Government to consider establishing a tourism and hospitality training institute in Kabale District, which is centrally located to equip the youth with skills needed to participate meaningfully in the region’s growing tourism industry. I thank you, and I beg to submit.

Honourable colleagues, Uganda is now producing 2,000 megawatts. East Africa is producing 10,626 megawatts, compared to South Korea, which is now producing 159,000 megawatts. For us to industrialise, we need electricity. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has a plan to construct over 40,000 megawatts in the next 10 years. For the honourable colleagues who raised the issues about electricity, we want to confirm to you that Government has a big plan to produce electricity to be able to power the industrialisation agenda. Mr Speaker, the other two issues were raised by Hon. Protazio Begumisa from Ndorwa East and Hon. Enid Origumisiriza from Kabale District. The first one was to do with the wetlands. Rt Hon. Speaker, I know that you are also in this category; the wetlands of Kigezi, Bukedi, Teso and Busoga were given to the people of those regions by the then colonial governments. Some of them have titles. What the Government has done, through His Excellency the President, is that in March this year, he directed the Prime Minister and the Attorney-General to do two things. First, to answer the question raised by Hon. Protazio, to compile a list of those people who were affected by the Rwanda war in 1994 and compensate them. I am truly informed that the district, through the district chairman, Mr Denis Nzeirwe, has started compiling the list of those who are affected. The Prime Minister and Attorney- General will receive this list and start the compensation through the normal budgeting process. That is work in progress. The second issue is that the President told us in March that the meeting regarding the wetlands will be convened by him to talk about the alternative livelihood of the people of Kigezi, Busoga and Bukedi. That is a commitment that I can give at this time from Government. There is work being done to resolve these issues. Mr Speaker, in the interest of time, there are two other issues -

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to also add my voice and appreciate the Members for today’s contributions towards the President’s address. I will respond to two questions, one from the Kabale District Woman Representative about Government establishing a tourism and hospitality school in Kabale. I would like

We have noted the concerns of the Members and I am sure that they have come at an appropriate time when we are actually going to start the budget preparations and we will have the Budget Framework Paper. This Budget Framework Paper lays out the strategy and the outlook of how things will work in the next financial year. Therefore, we hope that through this Parliament, the Members of Parliament will have valuable input in the Budget Framework Paper. I want to mention two things. One, to confirm that all the issues that have been raised - I do not know, Madam Speaker, how you want us to take this, but I would propose that the Minister of Health comes, if you accept, to again make a presentation here on how we are moving in terms of the health sector and then maybe the Committee on Health can also look at this matter. As we debate and discuss the Budget Framework Paper, we can improve how the health sector will look next financial year. As you know, the policy of the Government on health is to have, among other things, a national referral hospital, a regional hospital, a district hospital, a health centre IV and a health centre III. We are making some good progress out of this. In some districts, we have covered this. For example, in Kabale District, where I come from, most of these things are in place. We have seen the benefits of the things that can be done when you have a good functional health centre III. In my constituency alone, health centre IIIs help over 600 mothers to deliver every month. Therefore, this can really make some good progress. Also, you made a point, Madam Speaker and other Members, that there are foundational bodies that have health units. There are even private sector hospitals. I know some of the hospitals that have 200 beds, but they are not supported by the Government. I know we have PHC money that comes from the Government to support these foundational bodies, but it is not enough. Therefore, these are some of the things that the Minister of Health will be able to discuss when you give her an opportunity to make a presentation. I think it is a good idea for the Government to work hand-in-hand with the private sector. I know for sure, for example, that in Nansana, one of my friends has a hospital with more than 20 dialysis beds, more than what is at Mulago and other hospitals. We can achieve a lot if we work with the private sector. I will be able to convey the message and request that when you avail the opportunity, the Minister of Health will be able to make a presentation here on the Floor.

Honourable members, before we go to the motion, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have head teachers of Church of Uganda-founded schools of the Diocese of Kigezi, Kabale District. Where are you? They are represented in Parliament by Hon. Catheline Ndamira, Hon. Bahati, Hon. Nicholas Kamara and Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) You are most welcome, and thank you for coming. Honourable members, as you recall, His Excellency, the President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, delivered the State-of-the-Nation Address on 5 June 2025, and pursuant to Rule 10(4) of the Rules of Procedure, he was heard in silence. Pending the debate of this House on the address of that day, we alluded that this debate would be allocated time. The motion would be presented to the House on Thursday, 29 July 2025. I undertook to allot time for the debate on the President’s State-of-the-Nation Address. To pave the way for debate, we will have a motion presented and seconded, then wait for a response from the Leader of the Opposition on the State-of-the-Nation Address. We will then give time for debate of both reports; the one from the motion and from the Leader of the Opposition. I would like to call Hon. Faith Nakut to move the motion.

Kabale District Local Government, Madam Speaker. 1000 primary school teachers, 346 secondary school teachers and 44 tertiary teachers were not paid, bringing the total to 1,390 teachers who are demanding last year’s salary up to now. You know that when a teacher misses a salary in any month, you can see the stress on their faces. Madam Speaker, allow the Prime Minister to give us hope, for the teachers to sleep like any other person. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity also to add my voice in thanking the minister for his statement. Number one, as a Parliament, I think we owe our people a duty to guide this country on so many matters. The issue I would like to raise is the different government agencies’ failure to work together to develop solutions for our people. For example, we have just had a census conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Now, we have registration being done by NIRA. Then the Electoral Commission is also updating the voters’ register. If those agencies could come together – and we have the same information because we are talking about the same Ugandans - we would not have many challenges. As raised by Hon. Basil, I do not know if the registration of births, and deaths is being done. If it were being done, then that information would be readily available. Mr Speaker, imagine an era where we were in analogue, and our people were registered in the books at the subcounty. Even today, an old person of 60 years can go to the subcounty and find their details there - the date of birth or if someone died, they would register them. Why wouldn’t we do e-registration and have things online so that I do not have to come to Kampala or move from Rukiga to Kabale District to look for a NIRA office to put my details? Finally, the matter I would like to raise is about the expiry. The minister says it is a long-term objective. Why don’t we do it right now? Is the software to do that lacking? We should understand if, during this budget process, we can give you money to procure software from which all the people can be registered, and then the data is captured so that it is seamless. Thank you.

The Chairman of Rubanda, Steven Kasyaba, my chairman, and my friend for a very, very long time, and Chairman Nelson Nshangabasheija of Kabale District. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Madam Speaker, this motion I am moving benefits both chairmen. The road starts from Kabale, goes through Rubanda, and comes back to Kabale - (Interjections) - No, I am doing my job. (Laughter) Moyo-Laropi – (Interjections) – please, the minister is a beneficiary, and she is here. Pursuant to Article 159 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and Section 34 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 as amended, and Rule 155 of the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure, I beg to move a motion for a resolution of Parliament to approve the proposal for Government to borrow up to $15.222 million from the African Development Bank, and $73.15 million from the African Development Fund, as additional funding for the construction and development of the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji, including the bridge at Laropi, and Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road. I beg to move.

14255 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 missed the cow. The people were appreciative. So, her impact was not only in Kigezi but also in central Uganda. We last met when we had an ordination for Catholic priests in Kabale. Immediately after the ordination, that was I think on 10- 16 August, I requested her to join us at the Bishop’s residence for lunch but she said she was rushing but promised to meet us again. However, she took three of her friends to a shop - this is a story from one of her friends. She told one to pick a dress and another a suit. Now, the one who was offered a dress said, “You will buy me a dress when I come to Kampala.” She was asked, “How sure are you that you will find her alive? Better take it now, if not -” So, she was forced to take something and the Personal Assistant (PA), a man, went away with the suit. There is a way God does His things. When she was narrating that story to me, I said, “Oh my God!” The late Hon. Sarah was extremely humble; you would never hear of any pomposity. Most of us in leadership and especially those on the Front Bench, want to lead a pompous life. She was extremely humble, social and down-to- earth. (Applause) You would wonder – some of the places where she and I used to meet for “one, one”, goat ribs and the like were not these classy places. They were very humble places. Hon. Kasolo, you may know some of them, but I hope you are not pompous. So, Hon. Sarah was very humble and sociable. Yes, the Leader of the Opposition has talked about her integrity, and it relates back to when she was a district employee in Kisoro. Up to now, you cannot hear about any scandal of a financial matter or otherwise connected to Hon. Sarah. Lastly, it is about her loyalty to the people and her constituents. Hon. Sarah was in the constituency almost every weekend whenever she would not be outside the country. At least, personally, whenever I would be in Kisoro - I occasionally go to Kisoro for some business – I would meet Hon. Sarah. If I did not meet her in Kisoro, I would meet her in Kabale District, literally every weekend. I think it could be part of the reasons why she has gone very fast. She loved her people and worked for them. Madam Speaker, you mentioned the pending projects: there are projects which had been begun across the country – roads, bridges, schools and health centres. These projects were partly – actually, contracts had been signed, works had started, but all of a sudden they stopped because of the changes we made in the budget. Madam Speaker, I would implore you to talk to the Executive. Let us look at those projects in the entire country, especially for us who come from these areas that are prone to landslides. Honestly, for the bridges, roads and schools that had begun to be constructed, if we do not complete them, we are going to see deaths. So, talk to the Executive. The Prime Minister is here, the finance minister is here – there are a few ministries: works, health and education. Sit with them and look at those particular ones countrywide and let us have them completed, in memory of Hon. Sarah. May my late sister’s soul rest in eternal peace. (Applause)

To Omutwale Philemon Mateke who is watching us on television, Justice Garabushi, sisters and brothers of Hon. Sarah Mateke, accept my condolences and those of the people of Ndorwa County West, Kabale District and Kigezi at large. Madam Speaker, before I comment on the death of our sister, I just want to say that we are very grateful for what you did on Saturday. I saw you in Mengo Hospital and Nsangi . (Applause) We are truly grateful for the contribution and comfort you gave us. Hon. Sarah Mateke now belongs to ages but we, the living, shall miss her greatly in many ways. We gather here to celebrate an extraordinary woman, a patriot who embodied so much that our country needs; unity, humanity and hard work. Hon. Sarah Mateke was born - as you have been told - from a privileged - you could say, home of Mzee Mateke, but she could have decided to be a proud girl; she chose to be humble and lived a humble life. (Applause) She followed the footsteps of her father to promote the unity of the people of Kisoro and that of the country. She worked long hours and hard for the development of our country and at heart,

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am Ndamira Catheline Atwakiire, the Woman MP for Kabale District, and the NRM whip, Kigezi Subregion. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want the attention of my very good friend, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa because I want to quarrel with her today. I want to quarrel with you today although you are my good friend. One, I am surprised that Kabale District was left out of the rural electrification programme, and yet at the time this loan was procured, Kabale was one of the benefiting districts and in particular my constituency which has always been marginalised simply because Wilfred Niwagaba belongs to this side. I would want to know why you ultimately removed Kabale – (Interjection) - no, I was that side but I was chased - why did you remove Kabale from the benefiting districts? Could that explain the reason why, when the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) was disbanded, all the poles it had planted in some of the parishes remained with no wires to date? I would pray Mr Speaker, that an investigation be made on this particular loan, on how it was applied by REA and subsequently when it was transferred to the ministry. Who performed? Who failed to perform? And where is the money? 2. On the electricity access scale-up project, you have mentioned the number of health centres to be connected, water stations, schools and the like. I would like to know the list of these water stations in western Uganda, specifically for Kabale, Rubanda and Rukiga districts. I also want to know which schools and health centres in western Uganda, particularly Kabale, are going to benefit. Because there is a lack of equity in your ministry. Maybe you will

Annex lb: List of Specidized National & Regional Referral Hos itals # Name Level Local Gorft 1 Arua Hospital Regional Referral RRH Arua City 2 Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital RRH Fort Portal City 3 Gulu Hospital Regional Referral RRH Gulu City 4 Hoima Hospital Regional Referral RRH Hoima City 5 Jinja Regional Hospital Referral RRH Jinja City 6 Kabale Hospital Regional Referral RRH Kabale District 7 Kawempe National Referral Hospital NRH Kampala 8 National Referral Mulago Hospital NRH Kampala 9 D Mulago SWN Hospital Specializ ed Hospital Kampala 10 Uganda Cancer Institute Specializ ed Hospital Kampala 11 Uganda Heart Institute Specializ ed Hospital Kampala t2 Kiruddu National Referral Hospital NRH Kampala 13 Butabika National Referral Hospital NRH Kampala l4 China Uganda Friendship (Naguru) Hospital NRH Kampala 2l

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

\ ;..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

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

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

Honourable members, Hon. Atkins Katusabe was the one raising the issue of the burnt ambulances on the Floor. Honourable members, we have very important visitors in the public gallery this afternoon. We have a delegation of Christian Women Fellowship members from St Andrews’ Nyabikoni Church of Uganda, Kabale District. They are led by Rev. Robert Kabagambe. Where are they? Do you see how smart they are? They are smart courtesy of Hon. David Bahati and Hon. Catheline Ndamira. You are most welcome and you have very religious people. They are also represented by Hon. Kamara. Where is Hon. Kamara? Please, bring back all our Members of Parliament as they are. Do not change them. (Applause) Let Hon. Bahati first greet his people. (Laughter)

He has already said it. The deadline is not cast in stone. Honourable members, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have student leaders from St Kizito Technical Institute Madera, Soroti District represented by Hon. Herbert Edmund Ariko and Hon. Joan Acom. You are most welcome; please, stand up. Where are you? Those are the people from the East where wise people come from. You can have a seat. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) In the Public Gallery this afternoon, we also have a delegation of members of the Kabale District Speakers’ Association. They comprise the speakers and the deputy speakers of the district, municipalities, divisions, sub counties and town councils. They are represented in Parliament by Hon. David Bahati. You are most welcome. (Applause) You have a very good Member of Parliament. They are also represented by Hon. Catheline Ndamira, Hon. Thadeus Kamara and Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba.

Honourable members, the Speaker of Kabale District Council, Madam Flavia Kanagizi, is the mother-in-law of the Rt Hon. Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and she is here. (Applause) We congratulate you; Madam Speaker and we pray and hope that now you have a new status; Nnalongo that gives you momentum to fight for causes of health, especially reducing the maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in this country. Congratulations.

10446 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME By 2031, we expect to produce at least 1,000 Megawatts of nuclear power; but the total capacity for nuclear potential of Uganda is 24,000 Megawatts. The electricity transmission network increased from 2,364 kilometres in 2018/2019 to the current 4,142 kilometres, against the NDP III target of 4,354. This network is expected to increase once the ongoing transmission projects are concluded across the country. For those who go to West Nile, from Karuma, you will see power lines that have passed Pakwach up to Arua and the substations in Nebbi and Arua are almost 95 per completed. That is the national grid and transmission network I am talking about. On the other side where we have Mirama- Kabale, that line is completed. In Kabale District, the land was given to us for –

Thank you. On financing for lower administrative units with respect to the ones we call “the newly created”, Mr Speaker, in the Financial Year 2021/2022, we provided Shs 29.2 billion to take care of start-up costs for all those newly created administrative units. We went further to provide for a Wage Bill for the key positions. In the constrained resource envelope, our understanding was that these new administrative units would share the resources with the mother units where they came from. In the same way, I remember when Rubanda and Rukiga Districts were created out of Kabale District; we had a Budget that time for Kabale District of Shs 54 billion. This Budget was apportioned among the three districts initially. We expect the new administrative units, on top of the start-up- because they did not have where to begin from- the Wage Bill for the town clerk and other key staff for the new - we expect them to share the existing budget as we hope for the better in the medium-term. Thank you.

9863 Thursday, 17 August 2023 Youth Day celebrations, which will take place on 18 August 2023 at Kigezi High Primary School in Kabale District. You will recall that every year, Uganda joins the rest of the UN fraternity on the 12 th of August to commemorate International Youth Day. The commemoration of the day is consistent with the UN General Assembly Resolution 54/120 of 1999, that designated this important day of reflection and rededication to youth development. The day was designated for purposes of celebrating the youth potential and taking stock of what has been accomplished in the area of youth empowerment, growth and development. The day provides us with an excellent opportunity to review our interventions, reflect, refocus and strategise for the coming year. This year, we could not, as a country, celebrate the day on 12 August 2023 due to circumstances beyond our control. The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Accelerating Recovery from COVID-19 and Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda”. The theme enjoins us to take stock of how young people’s businesses have taken advantage of the micro and macroeconomic policies to recover from COVID-19. At the same time, we reflect on how we are faring in attaining the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Mr Speaker, since the previous commemoration of 2022, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has spent the bigger part of 2022 to 2023 consolidating the gains of last IN THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Official Report of the Proceedings of Parliament THIRD SESSION - 19TH SITTING - FIRST MEETING Parliament met at 2.02 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

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