Otuke County

To the women, youth and people of Otuke District who have entrusted me with this leadership, I thank you for your unwavering support. Your confidence continues to inspire me to serve with dedication and excellence. Finally, I reaffirm my overwhelming commitment to serving Parliament, our country, and the people of Uganda with honesty, diligence, and patriotism. Together, let us continue building a strong Parliament for a stronger Uganda, for God and my country.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. This Tuesday, I chaired Otuke District Roads Committee meeting, and we noted two very important things. One, the contractor has already been given a contract under the Oil Seeds Road programme to clear some roads in the district. The contract sum is Shs 1.7 billion and it is supposed to cover 16 kilometres only. Prime Minister, last financial year, we used Shs 1 billion, which is given to every district by the Government, to clear 196 kilometres of road. In this particular one, under the Oil Seeds Road Programme, a contract of Shs 1.7 billion is going to do 16 kilometres only. That means a kilometre will -(Interjection)- it is murram -

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Allow me to begin by congratulating my sister. I am here on an urgent matter, which requires an urgent response. On 10 September 2024, a terrible hailstorm destroyed all food crops in five villages, in Orum Subcounty, Otuke District. The same incident happened in Ogwette Subcounty and destroyed food crops in five villages. My prayer is that today, as we are celebrating the good work of our lovely sister, the Rt Hon. Prime Minister, she has been everywhere. Even if you are not going, let your office provide these vulnerable people with some seeds or compensate the damaged food crops, they will celebrate you more. Thank you.

Mr Speaker, to my sister from Otuke District, I request that the district disaster committee gives us a report. We shall send the technical people to assess and see how to come up with the relevant support.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My name is Abeja Susan Jolly, the Woman MP, Otuke District.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, Otuke is the only district in Northern Uganda where the five Nilotic tribes departed, when God created the universe. One was Teso. Second, Acholi. Third, Acholi- Jabwor. Then comes the Karimojong. Madam Speaker, I request – each time I shall represent this side of Otuke which covers all these tribes. There is a bridge on the road from Kapelebyong; that is Alito and Ogor Subcounty. Secondly, there is a bridge on the road from Omoro to Orumo, which is in Ajuri County; Alebtong District. The third bridge, Nam Agago, is on the road from Agago District, Ogor. Madam Speaker, one of these bridges should be considered. Lastly, the Shs 1 billion which, was given to the districts has been misused in Otuke District. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the district chairperson connived to grade only nine roads, out of the 24 roads which were meant to be graded. Madam Speaker, I would like this to be put into consideration. Thank you.

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--T1tr- l+- ;,? "t ''i.. ?Y\,L \i. t -fi' --t*;=*" M I t({,,- I i: ij lL I v t1 f t l"=' ti.j Y Amount (OOO'| Vote Descriptlon 7,328,OO8 Manafwa District 886 3,44t,331 Maracha District 887 3,471,050 888 Masaka District 4,882,502 Masindi District 889 6,068,543 890 Mayuge District 6,429,337 Mbale District 891 3,641,820 492 Mbarara District 9,052,297 Mitooma District 893 6,6a2,495 894 Mityana District 1,658,849 895 Moroto District 1,922,2O4 896 Moyo District 3,477,355 897 Mpigi District 6,69L,743 898 Mubende District 3,766,672 899 Mukono District 4,343,422 Nabilatuk District 900 3,OL6,472 901 Nakapiripirit District 5,835,018 902 Nakaseke District 2,548,6t5 903 Nakasongola District 4,536,596 904 Namayingo District 4,9t8,709 Namisindwa District 905 3,981, 161 906 Namutumba District 3,807,O77 907 Napak District 4,970,272 Nebbi District 908 2,906,306 909 Ngora District t,75A,026 Ntoroko District 910 7,940,925 911 Ntungamo District 5,490,899 Nwoya District 9t2 L,649,499 913 Obongi District 2,603,313 9t4 Omoro District 2,577,067 915 Otuke District 6,868,886 9t6 Oyam District 3,127,34r 917 Pader District 2,692,356 918 Pakwach District 4,682,708 9t9 Pallisa District 3,493,436 920 Rakai District 5,950,433 92t Rubanda District 3,4tt,704 922 Rubirizi District ,-i I ,r 4 27 F$*\

Yes, the Shs 1 billion, which has been granted by this Parliament. When you look at, for example, Otuke District, and you move around a swampy area – those who put the culverts, sometimes you wonder if they had eaten food before the culverts were dug. You find that most of the culverts are not covered with soil. When the road is graded, the water trenches are not dug well, and you find all roads covered by water. This is one of the key things we request from this ministry, to send teams on the ground to do good supervision. Regarding the issue of Karuma Bridge, it is very scary, honourable members. When you go across –

13195 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 30 APRIL 2024 Vote 903: Nakasongola District – Shs 116,719,304; Vote 904: Namayingo District - Shs 11,900,000; Vote 905: Namisindwa District - Shs 1,118,779,694; Vote 907: Napak District – Shs 716,142,230; Vote 910: Ntoroko District – Shs 200,000,000; Vote 911: Ntungamo District – Shs 1,578,281,727; Vote 914: Omoro District - Shs 945,418,871; Vote 915: Otuke District – Shs 140,384,222; Vote 916: Oyam District – Shs 686,642,360; Vote 918: Pakwach District - Shs 1,194,282,483; Vote 919: Pallisa District - Shs 153,095,758; Vote 920: Rakai District - Shs 2,454,394,511; Vote 922: Rubirizi District – Shs 1,826,796,820; Vote 923: Rukiga District - Shs 147,370,222; Vote 924: Rukungiri District - Shs 885,488,277; Vote 925: Rwampara District – Shs 770,470,627; Vote 927: Serere District - Shs 311,478,920; Vote 928: Sheema District – Shs 1,953,424,896; Vote 932: Tororo District - Shs 91,205,614; Vote 933: Wakiso District – Shs 5,194,470,980; and Vote 935: Zombo District - Shs 819,580,024.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I hold the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Whip in high regard. Finally, Madam Speaker, one moment I will live to remember was in 2012, when Lango was confronted with a land conflict in Otuke that led to the death of one of the cultural leaders. We assembled as members of the Lango Parliamentary Group and had a visit to Otuke District. While in Otuke, Atat played the role of an atat in the culture of the Lango. The situation was exceedingly volatile. That meeting of Otuke culminated in another meeting with the President in Rwakitura on the land question. That was another very volatile meeting. It took the wisdom of the Hon. Atat lying here, knowledge of the Hon. Atat , understanding and a wealth of experience. That is the elder I am talking about. In any society, there is always this one elder that everyone would coalesce around when it comes to a critical moment when there is a storm and Atat would be that elder for Lango. When there was a storm regarding the matters of land, Atat was the only one who could calm down the storm in the presence of the President. Hon. Atat , I thank you, and I say that your commitment, dedication, zeal and stamina in fighting for the cause you believed in, will live as your legacy. We can only promise you, as the Joshua generation, as envisaged in the Bible, that we will try our best to follow in your footsteps. Rest in peace, Hon. Atat Cecilia.

Yes, according to the MoFPED. c. Nyakitojo, Rwenkuba and Kitaka wards in Fort Portal City did not have elected leaders and no proof of gazettement by the MoLG. That was an explanation from the MoFPED. d. Bukasa Ward in Kampala Capital City had leadership wrangles or challenges that affected the establishment of the PDM SACCO. e. Okwang Trading Centre Ward in Otuke District did not have proof of gazettement. f. There was no explanation why Kapelebyong Parish in Kapelebyong District missed out on the SACCOs for funding. Committee recommendation The committee recommends that: (i) The MoFPED prioritises clearance of all the arrears for Financial Year 2021/2022 of Shs 17 million for all the pending SACCOs that received less and those that did not receive any funds. (ii) The MoFPED and MoLG should harmonise their figures and ensure effective coordination and management of PDM data.

11040 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT (iii) The MoLG and MoFPED should ensure that all the parishes receive the funds as required by the PDM policy. TOR 2 Eligibility of the various categories of beneficiaries of the PDM Fund Madam Speaker, in the interest of time, I will take you to page 10 which gives details on the status. The subregions reported that vetting committees and SACCO leaders have ensured that there is proportional access for the different groups. However, contrary to guidelines, some government employees and their families as well as richer persons were benefiting from PDM funds. This was reported in Buganda and Lango subregions. There were allegations of a ghost SACCO set up to benefit ineligible persons in Okwongo Town Council in Otuke District, where the beneficiaries were family members of the CDO and other district officials. In addition, a one Janet Akullu from the same district was known to be someone who was well-off owning a storeyed building, therefore, not part of those who were meant to benefit from this programme. Once reported, the disbursement of Shs 434 million was put on halt, and investigation proceeded, which helped in saving Government from losing the said amount to ghost beneficiaries. In Kole District, irregularities in payments to beneficiaries of Ogwangacuma SACCO were noted, with cases of suspected unauthorised withdrawals from the account. On examination of the SACCO account, discrepancies were noted in the bank statement of the SACCO account in Postbank. In response, Postbank explained that the discrepancies arose from erroneous export of data into Excel by one of their officers. On the issue of equity in the PDM implementation across the regions- with the same amount of funds to be given to all parishes across the country, stakeholders have raised a concern about coverage of PDM in areas with big parishes that have many villages, households and enterprise groups. Some of the examples cited include Koboko North, Gulu City, Wakiso, Mayuge and Kaliro districts. On the other hand, the Ministry of Local Governments had not disbursed any funds for Kampala City, due to the uniqueness of the city setting. The Ministry is, therefore, redesigning the programme for Kampala accordingly. On the aspect of adherence to quotas for special interest groups, The PDM guidelines provide for mandatory quotas for disbursement of the funds. The distribution is supposed to be 30 per cent for youth, 30 per cent for women, 10 per cent for the elderly and 10 per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs). According, to the Ministry of Local Governments the quota system has been emphasised and is being realised, with women receiving the bulk of the money because they are found in all categories; that is women, youth, elderly and PWDs. All subregions indicated that the criteria were not being fully met, especially in regard to the elderly and PWDs. In some cases, the number of special interest groups in the enterprises were very low. For example, in Podo Parish, Koboko District, PWDs refused to get the money for fear of failure to repay, that is according to the regional report. Gender issues were also noted in some areas where women were denied funds unless a spouse guaranteed them. Mityana District had reports of sexual harassment hindering women from full participation in PDM. Committee observations The Committee observed the following: i. None of the sub-regions was able to present detailed data indicating the categories of beneficiaries from which the

Much obliged. Secondly, on the issue of roads, Kampala has suffered inadequate funding. We only do a knee-jack approach when visitors are coming and then we start patching up - as we are doing now. I would like to urge my honourable colleagues that it is time to plan appropriately so that we fund Kampala. This is our place and it is where we live. We do not have to wait for visitors but put in more money to fix Kampala roads. In terms of district and community roads, I am the chairperson of the Otuke District Road Committee. I would like to salute my honourable colleague, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for releasing money in time. We have had meetings and as a committee, we are doing quick interventions on the district and community roads so that our people can have the roads they deserve. I request my honourable colleagues to play a role as leaders - and by law, we are ex-officio members of the district committees - and make sure that we participate, do oversight roles and the chairpersons ensure that the roads are done so as to have a better road network. Thank you.

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;

Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question to our dear Prime Minister is: Uganda is looking toward to sciences, but we have our schools in Otuke District, and one of the best schools called Okwang Senior Secondary School. This is a school which has no laboratory and library. Although we have books, they are packed in the classrooms. We lack very many things. How can we help our students who are also yearning to earn these good salaries that are being paid to scientists? Thank you.

8759 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023 229) Vote 900: Nabilatuk District – Shs 8,965,015,000 230) Vote 901: Nakapiripirt District – Shs 11,039,255,000 231) Vote 902: Nakaseke District – Shs 33,609,209,000 232) Vote 903: Nakasongola District – Shs 29,199,461,000 233) Vote 904: Namayingo District – Shs 24,345,537,000 234) Vote 905: Namisindwa District – Shs 25,757,056,000 235) Vote 906: Namutumba District – Shs 29,395,177,000 236) Vote 907: Napak District – Shs 14,554,931,000 237) Vote 908: Nebbi District – Shs 28,393,138,000 238) Vote 909: Ngora District – Shs 20,015,428,000 239) Vote 910: Ntoroko District – Shs 17,856,009,000 240) Vote 911: Ntungamo District – Shs 52,482,302,000 241) Vote 912: Nwoya District – Shs 19,818,194,000 242) Vote 913: Obongi District – Shs 11,259,732,000 243) Vote 914: Omoro District – Shs 23,623,072,000 244) Vote 915: Otuke District – Shs 17,308,500,000 245) Vote 916: Oyam District – Shs 36,647,321,000 246) Vote 917: Pader District – Shs 28,538,070,000 247) Vote 918: Pakwach District – Shs 20,416,756,000 248) Vote 919: Pallisa District – Shs 32,319,522,000 249) Vote 920: Rakai District – Shs 35,470,398,000 250) Vote 921: Rubanda District – Shs 26,781,538,000 251) Vote 922: Rubirizi District – Shs 17,650,350,000 252) Vote 923: Rukiga District – Shs 21,557,840,000 253) Vote 924: Rukungiri District – Shs 40,111,677,000 254) Vote 925: Rwampara District - Shs 21,241,513,000 255) Vote 926: Ssembabule District – Shs 29,341,783,000 256) Vote 927: Serere District – Shs 32,000,876,000 257) Vote 928: Sheema District – Shs 26,927,219,000 258) Vote 929: Sironko District – Shs 32,016,598,000 259) Vote 930: Soroti District – Shs 22,110,246,000 260) Vote 931: Terego District – Shs 25,198,993,000 261) Vote 932: Tororo District – Shs 57,785,129,000 262) Vote 933: Wakiso District – Shs 78,280,713,000

Mr Speaker, the matter of national importance I want to raise is in regard to a raid, last night, in Otuke District. I would like to beg your indulgence that you allow the Woman MP for Otuke District to raise the matter.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance on the raid carried out in Otuke District last night. An estimated six Karamojong cattle raiders, armed with AK-47 guns, came to Otuke last night and raided Ogwete and Olilim subcounties. The raids have been going on for the last two weeks. Very many people have been injured and an estimated 400 heads of cattle has been taken away. As of now, only 27 have been recovered. These Karamojong – they are really not just Karamojong raiders, but Karamojong thieves – are causing problems to the Government. The Attorney-General, seated there, is supposed to compensate for the last raids that took place. However, before he completes that, these same people are adding problems to the Attorney- General – the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says there is no money to compensate our people. My prayers are: 1. The Government should provide transport to the UPDF soldiers who are there to enable them respond during the attacks; 2. The Government should improve on the security roads because when these people take off with our cows, it is hard to follow them; 3. Our ex-soldiers, who are on the ground, know all the corners where these people pass. Voices from the neighbouring districts of Alebtong, Otuke and others are that they should recruit these ex-soldiers to support the UPDF; 4. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs should visit the area and see these corridors by himself, in the company of – mark my words, Mr Speaker - the former Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Okello Engola tried to handle these people, and two, the Minister of Internal Affairs, since he is a General - I know the current state minister, but I do not want to say anything. 5. Lastly, Mr Speaker, Otuke is a very lovely district to H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni –(Interjections) - yes, I am proud of him. He helped us during the days of the Kony insurgency on the side of Okwang. On the side of Otuke East, we also need his intervention. Thank you, Mr Speaker. [Ms Muhanga] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you very much. Mr Speaker, I would like to thank the Member for raising the issue. One, I commit that the Ministry of Defence and Veter - an Affairs, together with the Members of Par- liament from Otuke, will be in Otuke to follow up on this issue –(Interjections)– honourable member, I will be with you in Otuke to follow up on the issue. (Applause) Two, I would like to state that we have already deployed the UPDF on the ground. I am aware that the number might not be enough, but there are already people on the ground; the army is following up on the issue. That is why some of the animals have already been recovered, but they are still in the process of recovering more. The issues of the lost animals that are normally raided by these Karamojong are not only in Otuke District. Therefore, almost every day, the UPDF is recovering raided animals. All recovered animals will be returned to the owners. Three, the current ministers in the Ministry of Defence will do the work that the former minister who was also in that ministry - they will do it. Please, put your trust in them; they will do the work. Thank you. (Applause)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance about an issue that happened in Otuke District, on the 6 th of last month. Madam Speaker, you are aware of the heavy rains and winds that are occurring these days. Last month, on the 6 th , the roof to three classrooms at Anepmoroto Primary School was blown away. As we speak, they cannot even study under a tree because the rains have been constant, from morning up to 12 O’clock. We have the honourable Minister of Education and Sports here. My appeal is that the Government takes action and provides - we requested for 300 iron sheets and 300 bags of cements. I know iron sheets have been a big story in this country but such cases should be handled immediately. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing this debate. I commend Hon. Dr Opio Acuti for the elaborate submission he has provided. I just want to supplement. The key issue that this House must answer is; what is it that constitutes school fees? There are others that have six lines, 12 lines or 18 lines. This House must come up with clear recommendations on what really constitutes school fees and that will help us to come to the right conclusion. Secondly, Mr Speaker, the escalation in school fees rates is not backed by tangible items. We can do statistical inference, especially on the cost of living. We have the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and it can go around the country and come up with the cost of items, which can actually be used to calculate what kind of fees must be paid. The other item I want us to look at – and which the committee made a recommendation on – is for the Government to harmonise the salary payments between science and arts teachers. Mr Speaker, the recommendation was weak. I want this House to adopt the policy that every teacher who enters a classroom, must be treated the same way and must get the same pay. (Applause) This policy has been discriminatory. I met the head teachers in Otuke District, with the Chief Administrative Officer and the District Education Officer. All of them said they have failed to manage their schools

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to pay tribute to the late Justice Rubby Opio Aweri. Madam Speaker, the late Justice was an OB to my mother. They went to the same primary school; Agwa Primary School. What surprised me is that he was able to connect with my mother even when she stopped at a very low level. What kind of man are we paying tribute to? How many of us connect to the lowly in our societies? Whenever they would meet, they would only speak English and their English was called Agwatha primary English . It was so fine, Madam Speaker –(Laughter) Madam Speaker, I would also like to pay tribute and make mention that he was an environmentalist. We used to go to the same bank and he encouraged me to grow trees. I now have over 10,000 trees that I have planted arising from the advice that he gave me. Faced with these environmental challenges, I would like us to emulate this very important activity that he was doing. Finally, I want to talk about the virtue of humility. Madam Speaker, if there is anything that the late should be remembered for, it is humility. He was so humble to the extent that he would relate and socialise with the lowly in all our communities. A case in point was when I went to Otuke District. I found the local people –(Member timed out.)

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Honourable minister, I would like to request that you sensitise our old people. As they get older, once they hear such a big debate on the radio, it is like a birthday for them; it will prolong even their life. This is one of the things – we are three days away. Even as Members of Parliament, we have just known today that they are going to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. We need to use radios, TVs, newspapers to send messages. Secondly, in northern Uganda, for example, in Otuke District, very few elderly people are benefitting from this Government programme. Some of them are just dying before they receive this money. For example, my grandmother did not know when she was born. She made a mistake and reduced her age. On the ID, she is 55, yet she is 89 years old. (Laughter) She is not benefiting. Honourable minister, how can we rectify such issues for all these people to get their IDs afresh? The first IDs were a mistake for these people. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. On behalf of the people of Otuke District and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our history expresses a strong relationship that the Queen had with Uganda, leaning to our colonial history. She has left a strong legacy of service for the many years she served as the supreme leader of the United Kingdom. When she succeeded her father, King George IV, at the age of 25, she approved our independence, after a protectorate relationship of 68 years. Her stewardship clearly informs the world that women are fit to serve at the top- most national positions and, indeed, she became a living example of women emancipation and – (Member timed out.)

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I want to thank the honourable minister for being active in giving education responses. Honourable minister, we are aware that for many seed secondary schools, the funds were approved and many were supposed to be constructed. I want to find out why all these funds were sent back to the Consolidated Fund. When will these funds, again, be sent to the districts? When you visit some of these schools, you will notice that the students are still studying under trees. I really expected these schools to begin operating or have construction going on. Honourable minister, could you let us know about, for example, Okum Secondary School in Orum Sub county in Otuke District?