Soi County

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. My question to the Prime Minister is about the people who have been resettled in Bulambuli Constituency. These people have been promised compensation for the last two years. They were shifted to Kween District without proper accommodation and clear no clear demarcation of the land that has been promised. What I hear is that there is about Shs 57 billion that was allocated for compensation. Instead of looking for land, which even has encumbrances and other difficulties, why can’t you give this money directly to the people to look for land and other basic needs?

18324 MOTION experience of the four years I have been here, honourable minister, you know. I have read and understood it, but we need clarification on education majorly. For example, the coding of primary schools. We have many parishes that do not have primary schools - many of them. Then, on issues of water, you find we have districts with town councils. Personally, Kween District has three town councils without water. They should actually be closed. Then, we have issues of power. This is a very serious issue. We have invested money in industrial skilling centres. We are now thinking about many other ways of creating jobs, like we talk about industrialisation. However, the issue of power - Even in the seed schools where we have invested money, you find we have computers, but we do not have power. We have health centre IIIs without power. For the last three years, we have been talking about power. We have gotten money from here, but Members, there is nothing like power in our areas. Therefore, I want to say - this is where I almost agree with Hon. Ssemujju. For example, when he talked about roads, we have the Kapchorwa- Suam Road. They are saying the road is complete, but there are many components that came with the road that are not complete - the town council roads. In my town council, that is Binyiny, we were given three kilometres of town council roads. They have only done one, and everybody is worried. They even prepared the roads that we had to be tarmacked. Mr Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I, and even Members, would be happy if such things were clarified. Thank you.

Before you speak, in the public gallery, we have pupils and teachers from Mengya Primary School in Kween County, Kween District. You are most welcome. Thank you so much for coming. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) They are represented by Hon. William Chemonges and Hon. Rose Emma Cherukut. Welcome, and thank you so much for coming.

Finally, Madam Speaker, on the issue of district hospitals. I know we agreed to put them on hold until we finish the health centre III, but we have districts that are hard to reach. For example, in the entire Sebei region, we only have one district hospital -(Interjection)- Yes, and that is Kapchorwa Hospital. Kween District does not have a hospital. Bukwo District does not have a hospital. This is embarrassing. And, it is what, yes – (Member timed out.)

17519 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 12 JNUE 2025 Agro-Industrialisation Madam Speaker, the interventions in agro- industrialisation this financial year and next financial year have prioritised research, an increase in productivity, commercialisation, and value addition in agriculture. Madam Speaker, some of the key achievements in this financial year include: 1. Research and genetic development of selected value chains. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Databank has introduced superior animal genetic resources for breeding, multiplication and distribution to farming households under PDM. NARO has completed the manufacturing facility for anti-tick vaccines at Nakyesasa in Wakiso District with the capacity to produce over 20 million doses of the anti-tick vaccine per year. NARO has also developed agricultural technologies that increase productivity such as water-saving cultivation technology, drought-resistant varieties, and integrated pest, disease and weed control technologies, among others. Research in coffee by NaCORI has contributed to increased national coffee production, productivity and export earnings. 2. Increasing agricultural production and productivity. The capacity of water for irrigation has increased to 54.76 million cubic metres. This is on account of Government investment in small and large irrigation systems, including solar-powered irrigation. In particular, seven large-scale irrigation schemes have been completed. These include Ngenge in Kween District; Rwengaaju in Kabarole; Tochi in Oyam; Mubuku II in Kasese; Olweny in Lira; Doho II in Butaleja; and Wadelai in Pakwach. Another three irrigation schemes are currently under construction. These are: Acomai in Bukedea District; Atari in Kween/ Bulambuli Districts; and Namatala, covering Budaka, Mbale and Butaleja Districts. Madam Speaker, another 145 solar-powered irrigation and water supply schemes have been completed across the country. In addition, 157 solar-powered irrigation and water supply schemes are under construction. Furthermore, 4,300 micro- scale irrigation facilities were constructed in 135 districts across the country and have benefitted smallholder farmers of less than 2.5 acres. Madam Speaker, in addition, the Government completed Usake Dam in Kaabong, and Ongunga Dam in Katakwi for livestock, irrigation and fish farming. In addition, 5,251 small- and medium- scale irrigation schemes were established in 135 districts. Madam Speaker, the Government established five zonal agricultural mechanisation centres in Namalere, Buwama, Bungokho, Agwata and Sanga to support equipment access and tractor hire services; procured and distributed 260 assorted four-wheeled tractors and implements to farmer groups in 60 districts countrywide, 750 power tillers (single-axle tractors and implements), and two pieces of dredging equipment for water hyacinth and weed control; and trained 2,150 youth and women as operators, artisans and mechanics for tractors and implements. Beginning this financial year, the Government introduced the large-scale commercial farmer interest-free credit facility of Shs 175 billion. This facility will help to increase production and productivity for improved food security and exports. The loan facility can be accessed through Government-owned banks, namely Post Bank, Housing Finance Bank, and Pride Bank Limited. 3. Agricultural value addition and marketing. NARO completed setting up an Aflasafe facility at Namulonge with capacity to eliminate aflatoxin contamination in grains. The facility has capacity to clean five tons of produce per hour. This will save the country an estimated $38 million per year, which is lost in export rejections due to aflatoxins and, most importantly, save the lives of Ugandans. Madam Speaker, to add value to agricultural produce, the Government constructed 11 agro- processing and storage facilities to increase opportunities for value-addition and access to high value markets. These include Rwimi Rice Processing Facility in Bunyangabu; Kasina Maize

YdG noloanfloo fmrat[UeX OOOI 846 Xataryala District 16.658.861 847 IGtiro Dictrict 31.869.27L 848 I(alunear District 29,196,409 849 IGmuli District 52.653.989 850 I(amwenEe Dhtrict 32,059,749 851 IGnungtr District 48.931.888 852 t(apchorwa District 22.800.060 853 IGpelebyong District 16,111,205 854 I(arensa Distrist l4,6L7,OLL 855 I(asanda District 30,464.584 856 I&sesc District 87.209.094 857 IGtakuyi Dktrict 38,584.O72 858 IEyUAga District 45.435.624 859 Ikzo District 2L,223,340 860 Kibaale District 22.269,39O 861 Kitoga District 29.367.800 862 Kibuku District 27.226,097 863 Kikuube District 24.95L.332 64 Kiruhura District 24.394.O2L 865 Kiryandoneo Dktrict 30,864,696 866 Kisoro District 47,651.749 867 Kitagwenda Distric't 23.532.829 868 Kitsum District 32,306,429 869 I(oboko District 2s.575.O25 870 I(ole District 28.70,3.874 87L Itutido District 16,676.868 872 Kumi District 33,2L4,544 873 Kwania District 23.475.833 874 Kween District a 23.960.596 875 160 t a > V Sr ,uErcf ffi ffi 4r- I

Votc Dcrc$tlor *rdtUCxmul 851 IGnurUu District 4,183,383 852 IGpchomn District L,981,743 853 I(apelebyorU District 2,630.719 854 I(arcnga District 1,399,598 855 IGsanda District 3,428,678 856 I(asese District 13,603,845 857 IGtaklrri District 3,370,949 858 IGnrnga District 5,669,819 859 IGzo District 3,L52,276 860 Kibaale District 6,579,O11 861 Kibosa Distriq! 3.960.200 862 Kibuku District 2.969.425 863 Kikuube District 4.561.406 8& Kinrhura District 3.903.054 865 IGryandongo Distrist 3.830.644 866 Kisoro District 3,722.933 %7 Kitagurenda District 2.382.403 868 Kiteun District 3.380.974 869 Ifuboko District 2.087.W3 870 Kole District 2.663.870 87L Itutido District 2.707.O70 872 Kumi District 4.245.534 873 Kwania District 2,78r.O82 874 Kween District 2.518.346 875 Kyankqranzi District 3,276.736 876 Kyegegrf,a District 4.992.9L6 877 Krrenjojo District 6.437.830 878 Krrotera District 4.648.360 879 Lamurc District 3.525.410 880 Lira District 2.946.27s 881 Luuka District 2.679.967 882 Luwero District tL,lLo,747 883 Lwengo District 2.755,524 884 2,61L.925 885 Madi-Okollo 1,47L,340 886 Manaftna District I a(|AnZ t-l )frt I \ 2,O76,1L3 887 Maractra District ( f ttW ,( \ *ttr 3,193,327 888 Masaka District t,/ '.K 1,566,265 ( \$ 5TlPage --a

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I begin by thanking Hon. Kisembo for talking about the arrears. This is actually money for our own people. At least I know many of them around town who are dying of debts, are even in hiding and whose property has been auctioned. This is simply because the Government has delayed the pay. If you bring the Shs 10 trillion back to these businessmen, the economy itself will change. We will not be borrowing what we borrow now. The second thing is about the budget we pass. I would like to remind the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that in the Financial Year 2023/2024 budget, we had water for Kween District, actually my constituency, which covers about six subcounties. It had a budget of about Shs 8 billion. It was very clear in the budget. The financial year is almost ending, there is totally nothing on the ground, and now we are in another budgeting process. When I visited the minister recently, I was told that there is only about Shs 3 billion or Shs 2 billion. That is not enough to give the contractor even the first payment, which is only 30 per cent advance. Mr Speaker, I was shocked. How do we budget and run almost the entire financial year when we have not secured money for an item that was passed and everybody saw? This

14427 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2024 In the public gallery this afternoon, we have pupils and teachers of Fantasy Junior School from Kween County, Kween District. Hon. William Chemonges and Hon. Rose Emma Cherukut represent them. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Honourable colleagues, in the VIP gallery this afternoon, we have a Committee of members on Human Resources and Community Development from the National Assembly of Namibia. They include; Hon. Gerhardine Nono Rukeevi - Chairperson and Leader of the Delegation, Hon. Dr Elifas Mangundu Dingara - Deputy Chairperson, Hon. Herlinde Lucia Tjiveze, Hon. Loide Namutenya Iipinge, Hon. Tjekero Tweya and Mr Johan Petrus Frederick - Parliamentary Clerk. They are currently undertaking a benchmarking visit with the Parliament of Uganda. Please join me once again in welcoming them (Applause) Hon. Sseggona -

Thank you, Madam Speaker. This is Kisos Chemaswet, Member of Parliament for Soi Constituency in Kween District. Madam Speaker, you did well to bring me back to my home in Gulu. Unfortunately, I reached the barracks and my house was not there anymore and it was not secured. On 20 August 2024, I wrote a letter to you. Remember very well, in any move, there is a remove. Madam Speaker, as Hon. Ssekikubo was speaking, I was still waiting for your reply that I informed you that I am withdrawing from that motion that was moved by him. There are various Members who have volunteered to withdraw based on the fact that the court had already decided on it.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance concerning the cutting of crops, mainly, maize, Irish potatoes, and beans in my constituency; that is between the border of Kween District and Mount Elgon National Park. I get ashamed to talk about it every time, but I have no alternative. I have got to repeat it. This matter is one of those that we have failed to get a solution. Last week, my colleague, Hon. Evelyn, talked about it, when the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officers shot five cows along the main road in Bukwo. Not even a month has passed, but they cut over 30 acres of Irish Potatoes and maize, which is now remaining with one month to be harvested. Mr Speaker, yesterday I sent you the photos - and you can check on WhatsApp when you are free - of women crying and holding their maize. My Resident District Commissioner (RDC) went to UWA offices and showed them to their bosses. The director and others there looked shocked. We have failed to understand why it has taken the Government over 30 years to sort out a very simple matter; to demarcate the permanent boundary between the people and the National Park – (Interruption)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance. The issue I have before us today is to do with the urgent appeal to address illegal land grabbing and sale in the lower belt of the Kween District. Mr Speaker, kindly allow me to draw your attention to Soi land at the lower belt; that is in both Kapchorwa and Kween in the Sebei Subregion, which have become a toxic dispute, escalating each passing day. Due to the occasional instability that emanated before the NRM government took over power, the Karamojong cattle raiders and Pokots made the Sabiny flee their ancestral land in the lower belt. Unfortunately, as the Sabiny fled their land for peace and security to the upper belt, a group of 13 unscrupulous people grabbed their land amounting to 10,000 acres and sold it to a rice company and received a whopping Shs 17 billion. Mr Speaker, as I stand before you and the whole House, the people of Soi are bleeding because this land belonged to them. Over 20,000 people have been displaced because of these 13 people, the rich, who took advantage of their land –

)4;{? #- ,} fl:' ,t \i 1 -- il- - .:i:- 4l'l "i \Ir- l,l A t \t, ./, ML 15 I l \\ i"r t, \- Amount (OOO'| I Vote Descrlptlon Kotido District 13,536,892 87t 32,287,740 872 Kumi District 22,448,O49 873 Kwania District Kween District 23,483,046 874 27,t44,881 875 Kyankwanzi District 30,023,121 876 Kyegegwa District 877 Kyenioio District 41,375,555 874 Kyotera District 38,098,598 20,772,32r 879 La.mwo District 25,977,O29 880 Lira District 88r Luuka District 30,193,940 882 Luwero District 76,754,416 31,951,654 883 Lwengo District Lyantonde District 2r,65t,622 884 \885 Madi-Oko1lo District 18,292,316 30,930,306 \beo Manafwa District 887 -\J Maracha District 27,86r,236 888 Masaka District t4,479,506 24,850,064 889 Masindi District Mayuge District 47,435,948 890 891 Mbale District 42,274,528 a92 Mbarara District 26,666,L35 31,888, 1 13 893 Mitooma District 33,OO2,47L 894 Mityana District 895 Moroto District t4,769,O25 -_896 Moyo District 24,665,O9O Mpigi District 32,393,3s3 897 898 Mubende District 28,702,368 54,266,t93 899 Mukono District 900 Nabilatuk District 10,830,654 12,968,813 901 Nakapiripirit District * ff*- I --L . .._.1r,

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

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I take concern on item number 7, page 28, on the reaffirmation of the international borders. I entirely agree with the committee that if we do not reaffirm our boundaries, it is likely to cause us chaos. I have been on the Floor of this Parliament – and we have got a problem in Bukwo. We have tried to survey land for our institutions because as you know that the Government has a policy not to develop any institution until they have a land title. The problem I have been telling this House is that we have tried as much as possible but the coordinates do not match the physical boundaries of Bukwo District. If you take coordinates in areas of Chesower, Tulen, Lwongon they read in Kween District. In areas of Riwo, the coordinates that you are in Kenya. Our people have completely failed to get the land titles. I entirely agree with the committee that the ministry should take charge and work on these things because if we do not work on them, we may not benefit from the Government service. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I come from the border district of Bukwo that borders Kenya to the east and Kween District to the west. Our people are facing a lot of challenges in surveying and titling their land. Whenever people try to survey and title their land in Riwo Subcounty, the coordinates read that the land is in Kenya. This extends almost one kilometre into Ugandan territory. Madam Speaker, when you try to survey and title some parts of land in Chesower, Tulel and Lwongon subcounties, it reads that the coordinates are in Kween District. People in the lands office in Bukwo are having difficulties in surveying and titling lands. This is a general problem in Sebei subregion. Recently, in Kapchorwa, a health centre called Sanzara in Tingey County had its land surveyed but the coordinates read that it was in Bulambuli District. This means that our borders in Sebei subregion are not clearly marked. I do not know what we can do. Recently, when I went to the education office to follow up on the construction of Riwo Secondary School and Kortek Secondary School, they told us about the ownership of the land. This means we have to get a title. I wonder how our people are going to get titles, if the coordinates are not reading well. My prayer, Madam Speaker, is that the Government should go to Sebei subregion, starting with T’oo County, and open the boundaries such that our people can survey and title their land. 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;

Honourable members, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have students from Chemwania High School, in the Kween District. They are represented by Hon. William Chemonges and Hon. Emma Cherukut. You are most welcome. You have very good leaders; when you go back, tell your parents to vote them back. (Laughter) Hon. Kisos Chemaswet, was that your school? He is one of the best. Thank you for coming. Members, join me in welcoming the students and the teachers. (Applause)

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Last week I raised an issue of national importance pertaining to the illegal destruction of houses by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in my constituency. Since then, nothing has been done on the ground. However, since the Attorney-General is here, I would like to bring it out clearly that the people who are still staying along the boundaries of Mt Elgon National Park in Kween District are left to stay there on orders of the Government. I am sure the Attorney-General is aware of the consent judgement of 2005, where the Government consented to the case that was reported by the community against it; complaining of their displacement from their ancestral land. Mr Speaker, this is a very serious matter in my constituency -

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

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

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I only have two questions but one is very crucial. Since January, Sebei, particularly Kween District, has lost almost 30 people through cattle rustling. Only this week, over 400 cows were stolen by the cattle rustlers. As we speak, about 200 were taken last night and it seems even the UPDF has completely failed to manage the situation because yesterday, they followed 100 cows, which had been stolen up to a kraal, but the UPDF could not even attempt to open the kraal. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I am aware you know about this. When are you going to listen to the people of Kween or Sebei and get a lasting solution to end cattle rustling?

Thank you so much, Mr Speaker. I also want to thank the committee for this very important report that is trying to help our colleagues from West Nile because they are always crying about power. I take this opportunity to bring it to the attention of the House that the same problem is occurring in Kween District and the entire Sebei Subregion. Today, there is a power connection in Sebei Subregion from Sipi River. However, it is very disappointing that whereas we see power passing over, only 10 per cent of the region is connected. It is also disappointing that while we see power generation taking place in the region, we are not connected to it fully. Therefore, while I thank the committee, the minister should assure the House and the people of Sebei Subregion that from the loan we approved recently, at least all the sub-counties in the Sebei Subregion will get connected to power. This should be so because we have stayed long without power, which has affected the entire Sebei region; people are unable to do value addition to their agricultural products.