Toroma County

Thank you, Mr Speaker. It is also my maiden speech when you are in the Chair. I also extend a word of congratulations to you. Hon. Ssewungu is reminding me to receive and appreciate the leaders of the Bakiga Community from Kanungu. (Laughter) I welcome my leaders from Kanungu; we had already welcomed them. Mr Speaker, yesterday, 14 July 2026, Hon. Andrew Kaluya Kiiza, the Member of Parliament for Kigulu County South, raised a matter of national importance regarding the death of learners at Makerere College School, Mengo Senior Secondary School and Gayaza High School, which he attributed to a suspected new strain of malaria. I undertook, in my initial response yesterday to this House, to come up with a comprehensive statement on the matter. That is why I am here. I think Hon. Nambooze of Mukono had also raised that matter on the list of issues of national importance yesterday. On behalf of the Government of Uganda and the Ministry of Health, in particular, I extend our deepest condolences to the families, guardians, school communities and fellow learners of the four learners who have tragically lost their lives, and to the families affected by the other recent incidents at Naalya Secondary School, Ndejje Secondary School, Katakwi Secondary School and Kakiri Secondary School. No parent should send a child to school and receive news of this nature. So, we convey our condolences to the families. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

353 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY 2026 This statement sets out: firstly, the factual position on the reported deaths; secondly, the technical explanation for why school-age children are presenting with severe malaria; thirdly, whether a new or more virulent parasite strain is responsible for these deaths; and fourthly, the measures the Government has already put in place and the commitments that I want to make before this Parliament. Let me now speak to the factual position on the reported deaths. The statement is uploaded on the iPads. The Ministry of Health confirms that four learners have died in the Kampala Metropolitan Area following severe malaria: two at Makerere College School, one at Mengo Senior School and one at Gayaza High School. For completeness and to avoid the conflation of unrelated incidents in public discourse, we also want to place on record that separate recent learner deaths also occurred in other schools but these deaths were not related to this surge in malaria and are not part of this malaria cluster. I have provided a table that indicates the number of deaths in the various schools. In Makerere College School, the cause of death of the two learners was severe malaria. In Mengo Senior Secondary School, one child died due to severe malaria. In Gayaza High School, one learner also died due to severe malaria. In Naalya Secondary School, we lost one learner due to suicide – this was not related to malaria. In Ndejje Secondary School, we lost one learner and the death was secondary to trauma. This was also not related to malaria. In Katakwi Secondary School, the student died due to a road traffic accident, and in Kakiri Secondary School, it was also due to a road traffic accident. Honourable members, you will also note that the four malaria-related deaths are concentrated in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, a historically low transmission zone. I will speak to this later in terms of what it means. This geographic pattern is central to the ministry’s technical assessment below and is not, on the current evidence, indicative of a nationwide surge in malaria mortality among school-age children. In other words, there is no nationwide surge in malaria infections, but these deaths occurring among our learners are largely in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) because it is a low-transmission zone. The learners do not have the immunological competence to fight off malaria, as I will explain. Mr Speaker, let me provide the technical explanation why the school-age children in urban areas have an elevated risk of malaria, and the question which is being posed is: is this a new or more dangerous strain of malaria or not? Mr Speaker, I want to address this question directly and without ambiguity. This is because it is a question that has understandably alarmed parents and the public. Uganda routinely conducts genomic surveillance of saturating malaria parasites through the National Malaria Control Division in collaboration with research partners. Genomic surveillance refers to the analysis of genetics of the parasite to see whether what is causing this outbreak or infection is different genetically from the other parasites. So, we usually carry out those assessments and analyses. This surveillance has not detected any change in the virulence of the parasites currently circulating in the country. Virulence means the ability to cause disease in a more aggressive manner. The analysis we have done does not show that there is a change in the type of parasites causing these infections among our children. Therefore, Plasmodium falciparum, which is the parasite that causes malaria, remains, as it has for decades, the dominant species in Uganda and accounts for approximately 97 per cent of infections, and it is well established as a species responsible for the most severe forms of the disease.

Mr Speaker, you know that in my sector, most times, I am privileged to address the Head of State. I want to sincerely apologise to you. Mr Speaker, on my own behalf, allow me to congratulate you upon becoming the Speaker of the 12 th Parliament. Congratulations! In line with the presentation of the minister, allow me first to confirm and agree that this statement was a consultative process between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Sports. However, I have one area where the record should be corrected. In Katakwi, where I come from, and in the constituency I represent, the alleged death of a child is not true, for the record. Secondly, one driver of a school bus of Amuria High School indeed died when they were transporting our children for a school excursion to Entebbe Airport. That school is called St Paul’s Comprehensive Secondary School in Ngariam County, Katakwi. I want to thank the health team from Iganga and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital for attending to our children, some of whom, up to now, are still receiving treatment, but none has died. That is for the record. I thank you so much.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I would like to appreciate His Excellency for the address that was made to this nation. Everyone is aware of the President’s key message on wealth-creation. Recently, on behalf of the President, Her Excellency the Vice President launched coffee-growing in the Teso sub-region. Now there is a massive number of farmers interested in setting up coffee demonstration farms. Also, as the Teso Parliamentary Group, we resolved that as leaders, we should be at the forefront. Mr Speaker, based on the fact that the President is interested in wealth creation and Teso is embracing coffee growing, I would like to implore the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to supply adequate coffee seedlings to the Teso sub-region when the rains take off. Mr Speaker, we have Lake Bisina bordering Kumi and Katakwi districts. Yesterday, we were in a meeting concerning some planned irrigation for Karamoja and neighbouring areas. The plan is on. Lake Bisina can be for

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am concerned. I know we are discussing Hon. Beatrice Anywar’s statement but, as Gen. Masiko and I would say, these things are interlinked. On the 26 th of last month, none other than the Vice President of Uganda marshalled all the Members of Parliament of Bukedi, took some to Tororo and others to Katakwi, to launch coffee distribution. At that time, she assured us that she had gotten the weather forecast from the Government and that the rains would start at the end of that month. When we went to Tororo, she had a full truck of seedlings; 50,000 that were being distributed to prospective farmers. What do you think has happened to those coffee seedlings? Therefore, I think there is a big problem of coordination within Government. It is becoming increasingly difficult to rely on official statements by government officials, including, unfortunately in this case, the Vice President. Now, how can we even attempt to rely on the statement of the Minister of State for Water? (Applause) This is a very serious matter.

The 27 th will be for Katakwi while the 26 th will be for Bukedi. This is a new cash crop in our area. We are very enthusiastic as farmers and leaders to make sure that it succeeds. Mr Speaker, we know the people we are leading and the status of their per capita income. It is a major role and responsibility that we need to respond to. This Motion of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has presented to us an opportunity to make a contribution to the productivity of coffee growers across the country. We, also, earlier on committed ourselves that this is a Parliament that is extraordinary and it is going to do things in an extraordinary way. The extraordinary way I am talking about is to take note of the technicalities we have raised and make a follow-up to ensure that they are tackled by the responsible authorities. If it is an audit, let it be an audit etc. That should not constrain us moving with another opportunity that the finance ministry has presented to us this afternoon. In short, therefore, Mr Speaker, I would like to appeal again to Members of this House to speak with one voice; support the minister’s motion so that we can implement water- for-production policy to the coffee growers, knowing that globally, coffee has a stable market and knowing that coffee will provide a sustainable income for our households across the country. Mr Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity.

Mr Speaker, my name is Ephraim Kamuntu, and I represent Sheema South Constituency in this Parliament. I am humbled, Mr Speaker, to have the singular honour and privilege of moving a motion for a resolution of Parliament, approving the appointment of Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, District Woman Representative, Katakwi District, as the Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda. (Applause) I am moving this motion under Article 108 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Rule 58 of the Rules of Procedure of this Parliament. “ WHEREAS Article 108 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda provides that there shall be a Vice-President of Uganda appointed by the President, with the approval of Parliament by a simple majority; AND WHEREAS under Article 108(4) of the Constitution, a person qualifies for appointment as Vice-President if the person possesses the qualifications prescribed for the Office of the President by Article 102 of the Constitution, being that the person is a citizen of Uganda by birth, is a registered voter and has completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level standard or its equivalent; AWARE THAT His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda has, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Article 108 of the Constitution, appointed Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, District Woman Representative, Katakwi District, as the Vice- President of the Republic of Uganda; FURTHER AWARE that Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel was born on 23 May 1974 and is a mother, a commercial farmer, a Pan-Africanist, a self-driven, humble, down- to-earth lady, a result-oriented and output- focused person who prioritises and allocates more time to the performance of her duties and attains results; NOTING THAT Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel is a determined scholar who believes in continuous learning through both informal and formal settings, and possesses the following education qualifications, which make her eminently suitable for appointment as Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda: a. Currently pursuing a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at Makerere University; b. An honorary doctorate degree from the Islamic University in Uganda on 20 December 2025; c. An Honorary PhD in Science awarded by Shenyang University in China on 27 May 2015; d. A Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Makerere University from 2010 to 2013; e. A Master’s degree in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute from 2009 to 2010; f. A Bachelor of Arts Degree (with honours) in Political Science and Religious Studies from Makerere University from 1994 to 1998; g. A Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management from Uganda Management Institute; h. Uganda Advanced Level Certificate of Education from Ngora High School from 1992 to 1994; i. A Uganda Ordinary Level Certificate of Education from Kangole Girls School from 1988 to 1991; and j. A primary school certificate from Apuuton Primary School, Katakwi, from 1981 to 1987. NOTING THAT Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel is a patriot who served in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and retired at the rank of Major, and attended the following army courses: a. Officer Cadet Course at Jinja Military Academy, intake 05 Long – not short – (Laughter)- from 1998 to 1999;

51 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026 b. Counter Intelligence Course at the School of Military Intelligence and Security, intake 1/00/01 (Katabi); and c. Technical Surveillance: Kitante/Kololo intake 1/00/02 in 2001. FURTHER NOTING that Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel has served her country with dedication and distinction in the following capacities: a. Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda from June 2021 to May 2026; b. District Woman Representative, Katakwi, in the Eighth Parliament, Ninth Parliament, 11 th Parliament and now in the 12 th Parliament; c. Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Sports from 2011 to 2016; d. Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs from 2009 to 2011; e. Deputy Chairperson, Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs from 2006 to 2009; f. Member of the parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances from 2006 to 2009; g. Staff Officer, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, Kitante, from 2001 to 2005; h. Staff Officer, Chieftaincy of Operations and Training, Bombo Military Barracks, from 2000 to 2001; i. Instructor in charge of female trainees, Singo Military Training School from 1999 to 2000; j. Voluntary teacher, Katakwi High School, in 1994; k. Vice Chairperson, Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Ngora High School, 1993-1994. l. Volunteer teacher, Usuk Secondary School in 1992; m. Deputy Head girl, Kangole Girls’ Secondary School in 1991; n. Deputy Head girl, Apuuton Primary School in 1985. RECOGNISING that Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel has been recognised as a transformative leader, a patriot, and has received the following awards for her dedicated and distinguished service in Uganda for the people of Uganda: (a) Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa, the Grand Commander during the International Women’s Day celebration in Katakwi in 2022; (b) Golden Jubilee Medal, 2013, during Women’s Day celebrations in Nakasongola on 8 March 2013; (c) The Pearl of Africa Award, 2012, at the International Conference Centre, Kampala; (d) The Eastern Region Women Achievers Award in September 2012 by Uganda Christian University; FURTHER RECOGNISING that Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel has ably, with distinction and dedication, represented His Excellency the President of Uganda at national and international events and has represented Uganda’s interests very effectively, negotiated resolutions and addressed some of the following bodies: (a) United Nations General Assembly in New York, (b) The XVII Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa (BRICS) Leaders’ Summit (Heads of State) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (c) The 39 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, in February 2026. (d) The 9 th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2025. (e) The World Government Summit, Women in Government Forum, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023. (f) The 24 th Common Market for East and South Africa (COMESA) Summit at the Heads of State and Government on the 7 th - 9 th October 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. APPRECIATING that Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel is an accomplished author who has used her time to research into major issues affecting the well-being of the people of Uganda, and through this effort, she has published the following publications:

(a) Uganda and integration of East Africa: A case of selected Member States”. Source: Makerere University (2013); (b) Employee Motivation and Employee Performance in the Telecommunication Sector in Uganda. A case study of MTN. Source: Uganda Management Institute. (c) The Plight of Refugee Women in Uganda”. A case study of Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, Kiryandongo District. (Source: Makerere University.) COGNISANT that the appointment of Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel as Vice- President of the Republic of Uganda is subject to parliamentary approval as required by Article 108(2) of the Constitution. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that: Parliament, in accordance with Article 108(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, approves the appointment of Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel, District Woman Representative, Katakwi District, as Vice- President of the Republic of Uganda”. I beg to move.

Honourable members of the 12 th Parliament, permit me to give justification for the nomination of the Vice- President. Mr Speaker, in accordance with Article 108(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, “The President shall, with the approval of Parliament by a simple majority, appoint a Vice- President.” This constitutional requirement ensures that the appointment carries both Executive authority and parliamentary legitimacy. The nominee, Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, embodies the qualities and experience befitting the high office of Vice-President. Her appointment merits parliamentary approval, and I want to give reasons why this should be so. 1. Proven leadership in the Government Mr Speaker, she has served as Vice-President since June 2021 and I want you to know that she is the second female Vice-President in the history of this country. (Applause) Let us admit it; for the President to be reappointing her for the second term shows that she has been tried, tested, and found worthy of being a Vice- President of this country. (Applause) 2. She has been a Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Sports, and a Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs. These roles demonstrate her ability to manage complex portfolios and deliver results. 3. Look at her legislative experience. She has been a woman Member of Parliament for Katakwi District across multiple parliaments. She has been a Member of Parliament for the Eighth, Ninth, and 11 th Parliaments, and now for the 12 th Parliament. Tell me how many have done this. She has consistently represented her constituents and contributed to the national debate, ensuring a strong link between the Executive and Legislature. 4. Just look at her military and security background. Her service as a staff officer in military intelligence and as an instructor at Singo Military Training School reflects discipline - and discipline is really important - resilience and a deep understanding of national security, vital attributes for a Vice-President. 5. Her academic excellence. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, a Master’s in Management Studies, and has received a string of honorary doctorates awarded in recognition of her performance. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Peace and conflict studies, underscoring - this is the point - the commitment to continuous learning and conflict resolution.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I think you all know Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, the MP for Kampala Central, who is in front of you. In fulfilment of Article 108(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the President has appointed the Vice-President, whose assumption of office requires the approval of this august House. Today, we are called upon not only to uphold the Constitution but also to affirm our collective commitment to effective governance and national stability. The nominee before us, Hon. Major (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo, is a leader of proven competence, integrity and dedication. Her record speaks for itself. She has served this nation with distinction as Vice-President since 2021 and prior to that, as Minister of Education, Science and Technology and Sports, as well as the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs. In Parliament, she has represented the people of Katakwi District across multiple terms, contributing to legislation and oversight with diligence and patriotism. Her background in the military and security sector, including service in military intelligence and as an instructor in the Single Training School, equips her with discipline and resilience, qualities indispensable for

Mr Speaker, I rise to second the motion that has been moved for a resolution of Parliament approving the appointment of Hon. Major (Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel, District Woman Representative Katakwi District as Vice- President of the Republic of Uganda. Mr Speaker, a lot has been said about the great lady and leader we are speaking about today, by the mover of the motion. I stand before you to second this motion and to ask us all to exercise our constitutional mandate that Hon. Major (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel be approved as Vice-President of Uganda, as proposed by His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta. As we are aware, Hon. Major (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel is a prominent Ugandan politician and a former military intelligence officer who has served diligently and was the Vice-President of this great Republic of Uganda from 2021 to 2026. She is best known for her historic leadership roles. Her trail- blazing career as a high-ranking female official in this country, and her extensive military and educational background, speak for themselves. This is a distinguished leader. Dear honourable members, before her political career, she served – as I conclude, Mr Speaker, Hon. Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo Epel, the Woman Member of Parliament of Katakwi, is a woman of noble character. I fully associate myself with the motion that has been raised to approve her as the Vice- President of this great nation. In her, there is a God-fearing woman, and we are sure of the future of this country. In her, we are sure of her complementary role to the President of the Republic of Uganda, leading Uganda toward a high-middle-income economy. I beg to move, Mr Speaker.

77 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026 of the Chief Opposition Whip in the 12 th Parliament. Honourable colleagues, I stand here today with humility and profound gratitude to the Almighty God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. In the book of Prophet Isaiah 60:22, it is written: “When the time is ripe, I, Yahweh, will quickly bring it out.” I acknowledge the hand of God in my appointment as the Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda. (Applause) Mr Speaker, allow me, quickly, to thank the people of Katakwi District for trusting me, yet again, to serve them as the Woman Member of Parliament for Katakwi District. (Applause) I promise them that I will exercise my mandate as their Member of Parliament and serve them diligently. In connection with that, Mr Speaker and honourable colleagues, I thank the appointing authority, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for trusting me yet again by appointing me for the second time to serve the people of Uganda as the Vice-President. (Applause) I do not take it for granted, Mr Speaker. I assure him and all the people of Uganda that I shall serve with utmost dedication, patriotism and loyalty, giving undivided attention to all matters of national importance that come before me during my tenure. For it is again written in the scripture, in the Gospel according to Luke 12:48, that when someone is given a great deal, a great deal will be demanded of that person. And when someone is entrusted with a great deal, even more will be expected of that person. Honourable colleagues, I thank you for the trust and confidence in me, which you have just demonstrated by approving me unanimously. (Applause) I am exceedingly humbled, and I say thank you to all of you, colleagues. In service to the people of Uganda as the Vice- President, I promise you that I will not abuse your trust and confidence. In the execution of my mandate, however, Mr Speaker, I request for the support and warm working relationship from each and every Member of this House because when we work as a team, we accomplish our assignments very fast, very well and very easily. It is written in the book of Psalms 133:1 that: “How good, how delightful it is to live as brothers and sisters altogether.” As I come to the conclusion of my statement, I call upon all of us, Members of this House, to envisage the Uganda with the GDP of $500 billion, but connect all the grassroots masses whom we are leading to this economy. For instance, Mr Speaker, if we were to ask ourselves: where do we go from here? The response was given in Kololo on the day of your election. The visionary leader, His Excellency the President, guided that our destination is our villages, our cells, our wards, our parishes, our divisions, our subcounties, our counties, our districts, municipalities and cities, to oversee the poverty alleviation programmes of the Government. Let us unite and embrace financial inclusion, that is, moving all the 33 per cent of the households which are currently outside the money economy into the money economy. This is not to say, Mr Speaker, that these Chambers will be empty. No! We can balance our tasks. This is also to say that, Parliament – and, Mr Speaker, please, empower us, as Members of Parliament, to do our oversight role and responsibility in the grassroots. (Applause) It is to the masses that we belong, and from the masses we came from, and to the masses we shall return at an appropriate time. (Applause) Finally, Mr Speaker, I say this on a light note. You have been one of our own in the Cabinet. In fact, while in the Cabinet, we enjoyed your deep sense of humour. You had always, in your characteristic style, stimulated discussions with your tickling choice of words, openly sharing your knowledge and wealth of experience for the benefit of all.

15 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026 58. Niyonsaba Alex Bufumbira County South Kisoro NRM 59. Nsamba Patrick Oshabe Kassanda County North Kassanda NUP 60. Ntale Nsereko Madina Kawempe Division South Kampala NRM 61. Obigah Rose Woman Representative Terego NRM 62. Ochai Maximus West Budama County North Tororo NRM 63. Ojok Andrew Oulanyah Omoro County Omoro NRM 64. Okello Patrick Onguti Aswa County Gulu DP 65. Okot Boniface Henry Kole South County Kole NRM 66. Odwori John Kagoma North County Jinja NUP 67. Oboth Marksons Jacob West Budama Central County Tororo NRM 68. Onzima Phiona Ayivu Division West Arua City NRM 69. Ongalo-Obote Clement Kenneth Kalaki County Kalaki NRM 70. Okia Joanne Aniku Woman Representative Madi-Okollo NRM 71. Nsegumire Muhamad Kibedi Mityana County North Mityana NRM 72. Okullo Francis Ochero County Kaberamaido NRM 73. Opio Samuel Acuti Kole North County Kole NRM 74. Okwi Constantine Kibale County Pallisa NRM 75. Waako Joy Peggy Older Persons Representative Female NRM 76. Ongiertho Emmanuel Jor Nebbi Municipality Nebbi Independent 77. Ssekitoleeko Robert Bamunanika County Luweero NUP 78. Ogwang Peter Ngariam County Katakwi NRM 79. Ongorok Richard Usuk County Katakwi NRM 80. Olanya Gilbert Kilak South County Amuru FDC 81. Okoya John Calvin Chua East County Kaberamaido NRM 82. Okello Geoffery Charles Nwoya East County Nwoya DP 83. Ogama Alli Ismail Lower Madi County Madi-Okollo NRM The House was suspended at 11.12 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. On resumption, at 1.00 p.m. 84. Wanyoto Godfrey Budadiri County West Sironko Independent 85. Nyamutoro Phiona Woman Representative Nebbi NRM 86. Opio Denish Geoffrey Nwoya County Nwoya DP 87. Origumisiriza Enid Atuheire Woman Representative Kabale NRM 88. Ottober Wellborn Odiya Aruu North County Pader NRM 89. Ssewagudde Robert PWD Representative N/A Independent 90. Otimgiw Isaac Ismail Padyere County Nebbi NRM 91. Ruteraho Lillian Woman Representative Isingiro NRM 92. Ssemwanga Joseph (Brig. Gen.) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 93. Sange Jackline Woman Representative Kween NRM 94. Opolot-Okwalinga Simon Peter Kanyum County Kumi NRM 95. Owere Richard Machika West Budama North East Tororo NRM 96. Paparu Lillian Obiale Woman Representative Arua NRM 97. Paak Peter Pex Dodoth East County Kaabong NRM 98. Rwakoojo Robina Gureme Woman Representative Gomba NRM 99. Rwashande Emmanuel (Brig. Gen. Rtd) Lwemiyaga County Ssembabule NRM 100. Sekabira Denes Katikamu North County Luweero NUP 101. Ssewungu Joseph Gonzaga Kalungu County West Kalungu NUP 102. Owino Nicholas Simon Tororo North County Tororo NRM

103. Ruhindi Fredrick Nakawa Division East Kampala NRM 104. Taban Aate Sharifah Woman Representative Koboko Independent 105. Ouma Willy Namayingo South County Namayingo Independent 106. Orone Derrick Gogonyo County Pallisa NRM 107. Tete Chelengat Everline Woman Representative Bukwo NRM 108. Tibyaze Peace Woman Representative Jinja NRM 109. Tom Aliti Candia Maracha East County Maracha NRM 110. Rwakimari Beatrice Ruhaama County Ntungamo NRM 111. Tumuramye Genensio Kashongi County Kiruhura NRM 112. Tumusiime John Bosco Kashari South County Mbarara NRM 113. Teira John Bugabula County North Kamuli NRM 114. Oryema Simon Peter Adum Chua West County Kitgum NRM 115. Turyahikayo Kebirungi Mary Paula Woman Representative Rukungiri NRM 116. Sebamala Richard Bukoto County Central Masaka DP 117. Tiyo William Taylor Odaa Ayivu Division East Arua City NRM 118. Ssebbugga-Kimeze Berunado Budyepo County Nakasongola NRM 119. Tayebwa Thomas Ruhinda North County Mitooma NRM 120. Otto Edward Makmot Agago County Agago NRM 121. Rwamirama Bright Kanyontore (Lt Col Rtd) Isingiro County North Isingiro NRM 122. Tebandeke Charles Bbaale County Kayunga NUP 123. Tukahirwa James Byenjuru Hunter Kajara County Ntungamo NRM 124. Tumukunde Henry Kakurugu (Lt Gen. Rtd) Rukungiri Municipality Rukungiri NRM 125. Tumwesigye Anthony Isingiro West County Isingiro Independent 126. Ssenyonyi Joel Basekezi Nakawa Division West Kampala NUP 127. Osoru Mourine Woman Representative Arua City NRM 128. Ossiya Solomon Alemu Toroma County Katakwi NRM 129. Shyam Jay Tanna Tororo Municipality Tororo Independent 130. Twalla Fadil Tingey County Kapchorwa NRM 131. Waluswaka James Bunyole West County Butaleja NRM 132. Tumwebaze Mwine Youth Representative Western NRM 133. Twinomujuni Francis Kazini Buhaguzi County Kikuube NRM 134. Otafiire Kahinda (Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Ruhinda County Mitooma NRM 135. Silwany Solomon Bukooli County Central Bugiri NRM 136. Otim Bernard Maruzi North County Apac NRM 137. Waiswa Joel Azalwa Busiki County Namutumba Independent 138. Ssemwanga Gyaviira Buyamba County Rakai NRM 139. Wakida Patrick Godfrey Kabweri County Kibuku NRM 140. Walyomu Moses Muwanika Kagoma County Jinja Independent 141. Wandera John Paul Samia Bugwe County North Busia Independent 142. Saazi Godfrey Gomba East County Gomba NUP 143. Wanyenya Shafiga Bungokho County North Mbale NRM 144. Twesige Stephen Buyaga East County Kagadi NRM 145. Twinamasiko Onesimus Bugangaizi East County Kakumiro NRM 146. Wandera Sadala Bugweri County Bugweri NRM 147. Tayebwa Didas Kabumbuza Kooki County Rakai NRM 148. Wanyama Judas Thadeo Youth Representative Eastern NRM 149. Sserukenya David Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality Wakiso NUP 150. Sekindi Aisha Woman Representative Kalungu Independent

3 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026 57. Alum Santa Sandra Ogwang District Woman Representative Oyam UPC 58. Akoth Angella Nzokire District Woman Representative Tororo Independent 59. Alero Tom Aza West Moyo County Moyo NRM 60. Anywar Ricky Richard Agago West County Agago NRM 61. Aogon Silas Kumi Municipality Kumi Independent 62. Aol Betty Ocan City Woman Representative Gulu City PFF 63. Arinaitwe Jeniva District Woman Representative Rubirizi NRM 64. Arinaitwe Rwakajara Katambuka Workers Representative N/A NRM 65. Aseera Stephen Buhaguzi East County Kikuube NRM 66. Asiimwe Florence Akiiki District Woman Representative Masindi NRM 67. Attan Okia Moses Soroti East County Soroti City FDC 68. Kiconco Katabaazi Patrick Rukiga County Rukiga NRM 69. Atuhwereire Arthur Kazoora Ruhinda South County Mitooma NRM 70. Atukunda Rebecca Mubangizi District Woman Representative Kassanda NRM 71. Atuto Jacinta District Woman Representative Kapelebyong NRM 72. Atwijukire Boaz Katerera County Rubirizi Independent 73. Alupo Jessica Rose Epel District Woman Representative Katakwi NRM 74. Atwijukire Dan Kimosho Kazo County Kazo NRM 75. Acora Nancy Odonga District Woman Representative Lamwo NRM 76. Atyang Stella District Woman Representative Moroto NRM 77. Auma Janet District Woman Representative Amolatar UPC 78. Auma Kenny District Woman Representative Kwania UPC 79. Avako Melsa Naima Gule District Woman Representative Yumbe NRM 80. Anyango Janet Hope District Woman Representative Busia NRM 81. Ayagalachi Jamali Bukooli County Bugiri NUP 82. Achia Remigio Pian County Nabilatuk NRM 83. Ayepa Michael Labwor County Abim NRM 84. Ayoo Janeth Phoebe Obol District Woman Representative Gulu NRM 85. Apolot Christine District Woman Representative Kumi Independent 86. Ayume Charles Koboko Municipality Koboko NRM 87. Avur Jane Pacuto District Woman Representative Pakwach NRM 88. Atugonza Allan Buliisa County Buliisa NRM 89. Baatom Ben Koryang Dodoth West County Karenga NRM 90. Babirye Kityo Sarah Bukoto County East Masaka NRM 91. Babirye Milly Babalanda Budiope West County Buyende NRM 92. Ariko Herbert Edmund Okworo Gweri County Soroti NRM 93. Kakooza James Older Persons Representative Central NRM 94. Awor Betty Engola District Woman Representative Apac NRM 95. Engola Sam Erute County South Lira NRM 96. Baryomunsi Chris Kinkizi County East Kanungu NRM 97. Nabbanja Robinah District Woman Representative Kakumiro NRM (The House was suspended at 11.38 a.m.) (On resumption at 1.29 p.m., the Clerk presiding.) 98. Auma Linda Agnes District Woman Representative Lira NRM 99. Babanga Wilfred Erima Terego East County Terego NRM 100. Babula Noel Kataike Matilda District Woman Representative Budaka NRM 101. Bahireira Sylivia Tumwekwase District Woman Representative Kamwenge NRM 102. Bakireke Nambooze Betty Mukono Municipality Mukono NUP

Thank you. Honourable members, in the VIP Gallery, we have; 1. Hon. Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo; 2. Dr Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde; 3. Hon. Emmanuel Dombo; 4. Hon. Zaituni Driwaru; 5. Hon. Juliana Auma; and 6. Hon. James Tweheyo. Thank you for joining us and you are always most welcome. Can we have the sports chairperson? No, let us first have the Vice President. HER EXCELLENCY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA (Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo): Thank you, Madam Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. On behalf of the people of Katakwi District, the NRM Party, the Government, and my family, I would like to extend sincere condolences to the family of the late Hon. Helen Nakimuli. Hon. Helen Nakimuli was a friend to all of us. She was indeed an active Member of Parliament whose actions were very visible in committee work, in the debates on the Floor of Parliament and on the ground. I visited Kalangala once and she was physically present to receive me. ( Applause) Hon. Nakimuli was a leader whose objective was the interest of her people. She did not have a lot of time for trivialities. Hon. Nakimuli would always reach out to any leader but with a reason for solving the problems of her people. It has already been said that Kalangala is a unique constituency. When I went there, she told me, you have come only to the mainland. Many of us here know that where we are now is the mainland. However, when you are in

Total sanity! Before that, I could not dare to go down there. For how long are we going to continue hiding under the politics? Even in our villages where we come from, there are poor people that we represent. My mother sold ajon to make me what I am today. She was a poor person in Katakwi Town Council. We should not think that there are poor people who are more special than others. What we need is to support the Government to help us clear these places for order in the cities across the country. For that matter, we must support the Government. It is not about being in the Opposition for the purpose of opposing, it is about us looking at how the Government can work as one. I thank you.

18356 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR Madam Speaker. In the motion I tabled, I cited certain statistics that I want to highlight further to justify the motion. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Uganda ranks fifth globally in sickle cell prevalence and third in Africa. About seven million Ugandans carry the sickle cell trait, and it is found across the country’s regions. Particularly in Lango, Alebtong District is most affected. In Busoga, Namutumba District, in Rwenzori, Bundibugyo District, in Bunyoro, it is Buliisa District, in Teso, it is Amuria District, with a prevalence of about 24 per cent. Other places like Bugiri, where I come from, have about 22.7 per cent. In Katakwi, it is about 20 per cent, in Kikuube, about 33 per cent,in Buliisa, about 26 per cent. About 9,000 babies die before 5 years. Madam Speaker, the statistics I am adumbrating do not relate to forests. They are not about stones. These are statistics on human beings and “Wanaichi” affected by this disease. These statistics have been exacerbated by the inadequate funding of this disease and the fact that, increasingly, there is declining development aid towards the health sector because most donors are not interested in funding non-communicable diseases. Madam Speaker, as I highlighted, the burden on families and household income is immense, arising from the cost of treating this disease. We all recall the case of a lady, Hope Fortunate Aciro, who spent about Shs 2 billion treating her two children in India, only for them to unfortunately pass on. You can imagine spending such amounts of money, but still your children die. At the political level, there are increasing community fundraising and funding requests from even us, Members of Parliament, whose families have been afflicted by this disease. Ideally, you require between Shs 300 million and Shs 1 billion to travel abroad, especially to India, for this treatment. The burden on us, even as MPs, is enormous arising out of this disease. There is increasing stigmatisation of the affected persons and increasing domestic violence in some areas, especially among women and children who are actually looked at as the cause of the disease and ailments of this nature, in our traditional and chauvinistic families. Madam Speaker, sickle cell warriors in our schools are mismanaged due to a lack of awareness, training, and basic facilities needed to make these schools safe places for learners. Simple actions like removing sweaters from learners can deteriorate their health and potentially lead to loss of life. However, due to a lack of awareness, you find that school authorities are implementing such kind of actions to the detriment of the children. Madam Speaker, I also want to mention that there are no specialised medical doctors for adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease. Paediatricians undertake all specialised sickle cell treatment in the country. This causes more stigma to the adults that are seeking treatment and more congestion in the paediatric clinics for the sickle cell. We also noted that unlike Human Immune Virus (HIV), we do not have a sickle cell registry in the country and it is because of lack of a structured testing programme. In light of what we have mentioned, we urge Government and this Parliament to consider a raft of interventions for purposes of addressing this scourge. All this can be possible if there are resources dedicated and committed. It is therefore incumbent upon us as Parliament to consider that while debating this motion. Once there are resources, we will be able to build a national registry for sickle cell disease to facilitate treatment. The capacity of health laboratories will be enhanced and this will enable comprehensive testing and also to scale up the treatment and care across the country. As Parliament, I would also humbly submit that MOTION

Yes, courtesy of the Speaker. My station manager in Moroto has already sent a framework contractor to handle the Kotido-Kaabong section. The Kotido station will handle the section between Kotido and Moroto, and my station in Moroto, on the first account, will handle the section between Moroto and Lopei. Therefore, these stations are active. The station in Soroti under Olupot has been handling the work between Soroti, Katakwi, and other areas. If your station has not yet been active -

Honourable members, you will recall that yesterday various issues were raised in regard to the hosting of CHAN. The person who raised this issue, the Shadow Minister for Sports, clearly said that we are lighting our candle and keeping it under the bed. The issue that he raised was on the visibility of hosting, and pursuant to Rule 54(1) of the Rules of Procedure, I will allow the minister responsible – that is Hon. Peter Ogwang – to present a report on how ready we are, as a country, to host the CHAN. How do we know that our teams are playing on a particular date? Are we playing as Uganda, and if we are, when is the game? How will people in Katakwi, Bukedea and Buyende know that there is CHAN in Uganda? Basically, we are using CHAN as a precursor to AFCON 2027 and to promote our country. Over to the honourable minister.

How do Ugandans in Katakwi get to know?

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

17520 BUDGET SPEECH Processing Facility in Kyenjojo; Kigoyera Maize Processing Facility in Kyenjojo; Itojo Maize And Rice Processing Facility in Ntoroko; Nombe Coffee Processing Facility in Ntoroko; Apala Oil Seed Processing Facility in Alebtong; Gatyanga Coffee Processing Facility in Bunyangabu; Ocorimongin Rice Processing Facility in Katakwi; Kajamaka Rice Processing Facility in Kumi; Kikwata Coffee Processing Facility in Nakaseke; and Kiwoko Maize Processing Facility also in Nakaseke. Madam Speaker, the Government is strengthening partnership with the private sector through Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) to support local value-addition and manufacturing in a wide range of agricultural value chains. These investments include Soroti Fruit Factory, Budadiri Arabica coffee, Mabale Growers Tea Factory, Kayonza Growers Tea Factory, Bukona Agro Processors, Atiak Sugar Factory, and Yumbe Fruit Factory. Madam Speaker, as part of the effort to increase access of Uganda’s products to international markets, we dispatched the inaugural exports of coffee and milk to Serbia and Algeria, respectively. The milk exports to Algeria have potential to fetch Uganda export earnings worth $500 million. Madam Speaker, I have allocated a total of Shs 1.86 trillion next financial year towards deepening agro-industrialisation. These funds will support investments in: 1. Agricultural research; 2. Agricultural inputs, including fertilisers; 3. Water for irrigation; 4. Extension services; 5. Agro-processing and value addition; 6. Post-harvest handling and storage facilities; and 7. Inspection, surveillance, certification, enforcement of quality standards and market access. Tourism Development Madam Speaker, Uganda’s tourism sector continued to recover with tourist arrivals increasing by 7.7 per cent to 1.37 million in 2024, from 1.27 million in 2023. Similarly, tourism earnings grew by 26 per cent to $1.28 billion in 2024, up from $1.02 billion in 2023. Madam Speaker, the following achievements were registered: 1. Promoted and marketed Uganda through international “ Explore Uganda” promotional campaigns in high-value market segments in USA, Canada and the United Kingdom. As a result, the year-on-year growth of interest in Uganda by tourists is 33 per cent for the United Kingdom, 19 per cent for Canada and five per cent for the USA. Additionally, through the theme “ Uniquely Ours”, we have promoted domestic tourism. As a result, domestic tourism in national parks increased by 15.7 per cent in 2024, reaching 244,843 visitors. 2. Continued to innovate and modernise tourism products to make them more competitive. This involved maintenance of 1,300 kilometres of trail tracks and roads in tourism protected areas; increasing the cumulative coverage of electric fencing to 177 kilometres in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls national parks; continued construction of the pier and related infrastructure at the Source of the Nile; continuing to upgrade the Uganda Museum and Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines; construction of 3,521 meters of climbing ladders and boardwalks on the Rwenzori Mountains to make hiking safer and fun; completion and commissioning of Kikorongo Equator Monument in Kasese; and the construction works of Karamoja Museum, which is nearing completion. 3. The Government invested in a world-class convention facility in Munyonyo. This has promoted Uganda as one of the regional destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). Consequently, Uganda now ranks seventh in Africa in MICE tourism.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would also like to draw the attention of the Minister of Works and Transport, who comes from Teso, to the Soroti-Gweri-Toroma-Katakwi Road. You promised that you were going to put it in the budget. The report has been read, but we have not seen it yet this is a shortcut to your home. Because the road is in bad shape, it makes you and even the Vice-President travel a longer distance. (Laughter) Honourable minister, can you please put this road in the budget? I would like to appreciate the Government for the Shs 1 billion which is being allocated to the districts. It does good work, but the money is small. We still need more money for this activity. I have not seen in the report where the minister or chairperson says whether they will add more money or not. The other issue is on drainage and waterways on the roads. This is what is spoiling our roads. Even if we construct them today, if we do not put drainage systems well, the roads will still get spoiled tomorrow. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I noticed we have read two books of the Bible. We, the Members of Parliament, have read the Book of Lamentations and understood it very well. The ministers have understood the Acts of the Apostles. I would like to look at the report and mostly the mission statement because it is very attractive. It talks about providing reliable transport infrastructure. However, I want to be very basic to the point that if we want to provide a reliable transport infrastructure, we must understand what the bottlenecks are. For a road to be worked upon, we need a grader and an excavator. We have requested the honourable minister, time and again, that the cost of repairing equipment from Katakwi back to Jinja, because all that area will come to Jinja. Why don’t we, as a Parliament, resolve that we have these graders and excavators at a subregional level? It can help us. We did provide Shs 1 billion, but right now, all the districts are struggling to utilise that money. You will find that three to five districts all want excavators. Without an excavator, you cannot advance. At the end of the day, it is counterproductive, and there is no work moving. Even where we have provided money, we are limited. You cannot go and dig without a hoe. We need to provide the hoe so that we can be able to - Otherwise, honourable ministers, I want to look at the weight you are carrying – (Member timed out.)

17005 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 15 APRIL 2025 3) Oxygen plants Page 18, the committee recommends that additional Shs 8.6 billion be provided to the Ministry of Health to complete and commission the remaining oxygen plants and additional Shs 11.85 billion be provided to procure transformers that will stabilise the power supply for the oxygen plants and newly acquired medical equipment. 4) Medical equipment The Ministry of Health reported that it had acquired new imaging equipment, like CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound machines, for regional referral hospitals. This equipment requires constant maintenance that can cost Shs 7.7 billion annually. The committee recommends that additional Shs 7.5 billion be provided for the maintenance of that equipment. 5) Upgrade of health centres We can go to the recommendations on page 19. i) We need Shs 60 billion to complete the upgrade of health centres that had already been started. ii) We need an addition of Shs 7.6 billion for equipment that will be required to functionalise the upgraded health facilities. 6) Inadequate funding for the renovation and equipping of health facilities. In the second-to-last paragraph, the Ministry of Health reported that in 2024/2025, it had planned for the partial rehabilitation of 13 general hospitals. These include Kambuga, Masindi, Apac, Koboko, Kotido, Kamwenge, Kitgum, Katakwi, Amuria, Kasana Luweero, Kapchorwa, Itojo, and Muko. The total budget was Shs 39 billion, but the cumulative release from quarter 1 to quarter 3 was only Shs 12.7 billion, which is only 32 per cent. Recommendations on page 20 (i) The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development should provide additional funds amounting to Shs 46 billion to complete rehabilitation, expansion, and equipping of Masindi, Kambuga, and Itojo General Hospitals, which are currently very old and dilapidated. (ii) The Ministry of Finance should provide Shs 20 billion, which is required to commence the rehabilitation of the foreign general hospitals, Apac, Koboko, Kotido, Kamwenge, Kitgum, Katakwi, Amuria, Kasana Luweero, Kapchorwa, in a phased manner. The Ministry of Finance should prioritise the release of the transitional development grant to address the issues of delayed rehabilitation completion. Hard-to-reach areas, such as Mayuge, Namayingo, Kalangala, Buvuma, and the rest, should be given affirmative action regarding health service delivery. 7) Status of ambulances There are 158 constituencies that have not received ambulances. The honourable members are complaining. Also, we have 14 boat ambulances, but very expensive to maintain in terms of fuel and servicing. The recommendations i) The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development provides additional Shs 54 billion to procure 158 ambulances for the remaining constituencies, including mine. (Laughter) ii) Additional funds amounting to Shs 17 billion, that is, fuel – Shs 12.8 billion and Shs 5.6 billion for servicing, be provided for the maintenance and functionalisation of the current fleet of ambulances under the National Ambulance Call and Dispatch System.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the chairperson and the committee for the good report. My issue goes to the town councils and other urban town councils, which were mentioned in a statement made by the minister at Kololo. My town council, Mukura Town Council in Ngora District, was among those that the minister said that this financial year, the work to extend piped water would be complete. However, since the beginning of this financial year, nothing has been done. I want to believe that it is the same thing happening to other town councils, and since town councils accommodate a lot of human population, I implore the chairperson and the Minister of Water and Environment, those town councils should be given priority so that some of those unfinished projects can also be completed. Secondly, I would like to borrow from a colleague who proposed that according to the current proposal, a village is supposed to have a borehole, but I was shocked that in Ngora District, when the LC V said that in every financial year, it is only two boreholes are allocated to Ngora District. He went ahead to say that in the ministry, Ngora District is said to have been covered 90 per cent, meaning that almost every village has a borehole. A colleague has just mentioned that she is always burdened to repair and even drill boreholes, and that is what is happening in those districts where boreholes are very few. It is even worse in water-stressed areas like Ngora District, Soroti, Katakwi, Amuria, Agago and others- (Member timed out.)

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]

16005 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2025 6. UWA engages in the sensitisation of people living in districts prone to human-wildlife conflict on the cause and dangers of human- wildlife conflict as well as compensation rights and procedures under regulations in case of harm to life or property; and 7. UWA ensures the timely payment of claims for compensation that are due to claimants in compliance with Clause 15 of the Uganda Wildlife (Compensation Scheme) Regulations, 2022. Problem animals in human-wildlife conflict Mr Speaker, from the submissions that the committee received from UWA and from residents in areas where human-wildlife conflicts have occurred, wild animals that have caused mayhem include elephants, hippos, buffaloes, chimpanzees, monkeys in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park, followed by crocodiles that have killed humans and caused injuries in some parts of Buliisa, Oyam, Apac, among others. Furthermore, Caracals have been reported by some residents in Katakwi and Serere districts to frequently predate on domestic animals and birds, including sheep, goat, cows, turkeys, chicken and ducks. Mr Speaker, we have attached an image of the Caracal, for those that do not know it, on Appendix J. Mr Speaker, the committee further observed that whereas Schedule 4 of the Wildlife Act, Cap. 315, provides for compensable wildlife species whose damage creates liability for compassion, including elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, buffaloes, hyenas, hippopotami, gorillas, chimpanzees, baboons and bush pigs, damage to property and lives is caused by other wild animals including monkeys, caracals, squirrels, edible rats, snakes, for which the law does not provide compensation. Recommendations of the committee 1. Mr Speaker, the committee recommends that in order to safeguard communities from incidences of human-wildlife conflict, UWA should take deliberate steps to relocate identified problematic animals to gazetted national parks and game reserves; and 2. The Government should amend the Wildlife Act, Cap. 315 to include other wild species like caracals that cause destruction to human lives and property, but are currently not included in schedule four of the Act. Behavioural instincts of wild animals The committee observed that wild animals have instincts and unique behaviours. For instance, herds of herbivores like zebras, impalas, antelopes, elephants, and buffaloes will migrate to different locations following specific routes, purposely to feed, breed, and raise their young ones. Carnivores like lions, hyenas, and leopards are territorial in nature and will mark their hunting grounds with urine as a sign of their dominance over their grounds. According to research carried out on elephant migration triggers and effects on the surrounding environment, it was established that elephants’ migration is unique because elephants do not migrate innately like other species such as zebras and hummingbirds. These species are born with an innate sense to migrate every year at a certain point without fail. The study stated that elephants can make a concise decision to migrate based on when they feel necessary, and that causal factors that may lead to their migration include habitat loss, search for nutrition, and avoiding predators. Migration of elephants can be triggered in some ways and this migration causes considerable damage to the surrounding environment. Mr Speaker, the committee observes as follows: 1. Some causal factors like increasing human population that lead to habitat loss have driven wild animals like elephants out of

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. My question to the minister is: is it because of this upgrade that there are blackouts everywhere? My people in Toroma have complained about the total blackout. Two, similar to what the honourable member has asked, the officials from the ministry came to Katakwi District, and we mapped all the places without power. However, up to now, nothing has been done to take power to those places. Thank you.

15572 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION master plan that would guide investment in the development of railway projects across the country. Without this master plan, the interventions will be haphazardly done. Therefore, the committee recommends that the Government prioritises the development of the railway master plan that clearly highlights the railway connectivity across the country. Where will it start and where will it end? Taking what? And picking what? Animal and crop traceability The committee observes that the NDP IV is silent on the comprehensive strategy for traceability for animals and crops. Currently, traceability of animals and crops is being undertaken at a piecemeal level. When international markets demand it, then we set up. The lack of a comprehensive strategy and implementation framework for traceability for animals and crops constrains the marketability of Uganda’s products internationally. The committee recommends that the Government prioritises a comprehensive strategy for all crops, livestock, and fish not just for picking one and leaving the other- (Interjection)- Yes, we should. Finally, I am finishing the last one. The NDP IV projects listed a long list of projects. The committee observed that the proposed NDP IV listed projects including the high- impact projects which are not regionally balanced. They exclude key projects required to upgrade Health Centres II, key tourism and other strategic road infrastructure upgrades, some projects listed are duplicated. You will find that the agricultural project is registered twice, projects in the completion stages have a full cost in the plan and therefore, inflate the total cost of the plan; some are at 80 per cent but they have included a full cost. Some bridges that are completed and operational are still in the plan like the Issa Bridge, Nyara Bridge connecting Arua to Otrevu, and the Kangole Bridge connecting Katakwi to Moroto. We are using the bridge but I do not know what it is doing in the plan. Other strategic impact projects that will solve Uganda’s needs are omitted in the plan. So, the committee recommends that comprehensive amendments to the NDP IV high-impact project list and the NDP IV project list is undertaken to remove project duplication, update the actual status of projects, and incorporate the high- impact projects that are listed in that annex. Two, that the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development should submit to Parliament an amended NDP IV project list within one month from the date of approval of this plan -(Interjection) - is one month too much? The House will decide that but there is cleaning that must be done in the plan so that we know what we are focusing on for the next five years. Madam Speaker, the joint Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Committee on Budget made those observations and begged that the House approve the NDP IV with the recommendations highlighted above. I beg to submit.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Rt. Hon Prime Minister, the people of Toroma, whom I represent, have requested me to ask you about the policy on the establishment of a technical school. Katakwi District has three counties; Ngariam has one technical school, Usuk has one technical school but Toroma has none. However, the new Permanent Secretary has been misguided by the planning department to establish again a new technical institute in Ngariam, moreover in a remote area with only one sub-county and one school under construction - Toroma County has six senior secondary schools that can feed this technical school. Rt. Hon Prime Minister, can you direct, as you have directed in Kumi, that this technical school be built in Toroma because the district council has rejected the use of those funds to build a technical school in Ngariam - (Member timed out.)

Honourable, you should ask for your own; you do not say take away from this one. You also lobby for your own. That should be the approach. You do not – yes, Minister of Education and Sports. THE STATE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND SPORTS (SPORTS) MR Ogwang Peter: Mr Speaker, maybe I need to declare my conflict of interest so that I state some facts clearly. In 2001, I do not know which class I was in, but I think I was somewhere there. His Excellency, the President pledged a memorial technical institute in memory of the 39 people who were massacred by the cattle rustlers in Ngariam. I was not a Member of Parliament then but when I became a Member of Parliament for Usuk County, again, His Excellency, the President, through Her Excellency, the Vice President now, who was the Minister of Education and Sports then, again, pledged another technical institute in memory of the father of Her Excellency the Vice President who was killed by a landmine by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). So, I want to first bring these facts clearly before this august House. So, for that matter, there is one technical institute, that the Ministry of Education and Sports has built in Katakwi District. It is called Katakwi Technical Institute, which is in my constituency because even Usuk County was my constituency. What my colleague is bringing, I want to answer it squarely. It is not Ogwang who pledged, it is the President who pledged in memory of the people who were killed by cattle rustlers, then in 2001. Today is 2024; 23 years and this pledge has not been fulfilled.

Honourable members, this is a very serious issue. I request the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to come with your team tomorrow at midday - tomorrow is Friday - we meet over this and sort it out, once and for all. We will also have a team from Lango and people from the Ministry of Education and Sports, and resolve this issue. Honourable members, in the public gallery, we have students and teachers from Jinja Central School in Jinja South Division, Jinja District. They are represented by Hon. Manjeri Kyebakutika and Hon. Dr Batuwa. You are welcome. (Applause) We also have students and teachers from Toroma Primary School in Katakwi. They are represented by Hon. Koluo and the Vice President, Her Excellency Jessica Alupo Rose Epel. You are most welcome. Hon. Koluo, do you want to greet your people?

First, on behalf of the people of Katakwi District and the Ministry of Education and Sports, I begin by thanking Hon. Joseph Koluo, Member of Parliament for Toroma County and the entire management of Toroma Primary School for coming to visit the Parliament of Uganda. I congratulate you for coming. I have heard the request from the Member of Parliament for Toroma County but I want to say the following: this school is a Universal Primary Education (UPE) school. As a Government and in line with the UPE policy, we do not look at dormitories and fencing. Are we clear there, honourable colleague? However, regarding the question of teachers, we first of all understand that it is one which we normally follow up with the responsible ministry in charge of the release of monies to recruit additional teachers which is not only Toroma but all over the country. We need it and I implore - we will follow it up to ensure that once we are given this additional money, we will be able to provide teachers equivalent to the pupils’ ratio in this school. In a nutshell, I want to say that the question of teachers riding boda bodas - (Interjection) - teachers becoming boda bodas - I appeal to our teachers, if there are some who are leaving their profession for this specific subject matter of being a boda boda rider, it is important that you remain a teacher because all of us here are products of teachers. Thank you. I congratulate Toroma for coming to visit the Parliament. Congratulations, Hon. Koluo.

14748 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT Loan Scheme is always advertised in the national newspapers. Number two, those students are advised to apply online. Number three – (Interjections) - Madam Speaker, can I be protected? I thank Hon. Okupa for raising this matter but I would also be much more interested in finding out if it is Katakwi, how many students from there did apply? If you are saying in Katakwi, three got, maybe - even if it is 10 and one got, then there is a question. However, if we are saying that in Wakiso, 200 or 300 have applied, and 50 or 60 have got, is there a problem with that? I want to say this, honourable colleagues that the system we are using as the Ministry of Education and Sports is an extremely good system. It helps all of us to get the most competent and most qualified – (Interjections) - I know that there is demand for us to take more and we have always asked for more money for us to admit and take more students. As of now, I want to implore Hon. Okupa here that I am available. I can get the list he has, cross-check with the Secretariat and then report back to Parliament, if need be. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Katakwi, especially Toroma, where I come from, is an immediate neighbour to Karamoja. First, I would like to thank the Commander- in-Chief of the Uganda armed forces for deploying Gen. Don Nabasa. At least the situation is improving, however, there are still some challenges. There is a security road that begins from the side of Abim, Kapelebyong, Amuria, Katakwi up to the Bugisu region. How I wish that road could be put in place and also water provided in the areas where there are soldiers because getting water in those areas is very difficult. That could improve the situation. The armed forces who are trying to sort out this problem do not even have motorbikes to arrest the situation. If they can be availed, especially in the barracks, it would be very easy. Lastly, Gen. Elwelu is also here. The solar- powered cameras that can do visual sight, even at night, can help soldiers conducting operations to net the captives. Thank you, I submit.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to present the addendum as per the Karamoja region; the discussions related to the infrastructure report of yesterday. Karamoja region identified key roads that need to be included in the report as follows: i) Moroto-Kotido Kaabong-Karenga Road; ii) Soroti–Amuria–Abim–Kotido Road; iii) Nakapiripirit–Amudat–Alakas Road that is joining to Kenya; iv) Lokitanyala-Loroo-Amudat-Karita Road; v) Napak–Kapelebyong Road, opening the region to Teso; vi) Rehabilitation of Moroto-Soroti Road; vii) Moroto-Nakiloro-Nakabaat Road, opening the region to Kenya; viii) Kotido-Loyoro–Kaabong Road; ix) Kaabong–Timu–Loitanit Road, again opening the region to Kenya; x) K a a b o n g – T i m u – L o k a l a p a t a – Nawountos; xi) Kalapata–Pire; xii) Karenga–Bira, opening the region to South Sudan; xiii) Abim-Napak via Turtuko is an internal road, but very important; and xiv) Kotido-Abim-Otuke-Alebtong-Lira. The region also considered the security and trade roads as very important, namely: i) Kotido–Agago; ii) Kotido–Karenga; iii) Kotido–Nakitongo, that is opening the eastern part of Kenya; iv) Morunyang-Majimoto, again the eastern part of Kenya; v) Nabilatuk-Katakwi which is the Magoro Road; vi) Kaabong–Karenga; vii) Kaabong–Kitgum via Lolelia; viii) Lopelpel-Lokwakipi-Narengnya, that is a ring road around the mountain; ix) Namalu–Nabilatuk–Lokapel; x) Lotome–Korisae Nabwal-Magoro, that is the Teso side; xi) Amudat–Komerimeri; xii) Lokwanamoru–Amuria; xiii) Alerek-Okemer Road; xiv) Alerek–Kacheri–Karenga; and xv) Iriir-Nabwal–Natirae; The key bridges that we propose to be included are: i) Lotome Bridge, that is between Napak and Nabilatuk; ii) Lolachat Bridge, that is between Nabilatuk and Moroto; iii) Lions Bridge, that is between Abim and Napak, which has been claiming many lives; iv) Nakonyen Bridge, between Moroto and Amudat; v) Okemer Bridge, between Abim and Kotido; vi) Nakirianget Bridge, between Mbale and Nakapiripirit; vii) Lodoket angisigiria, that is between Kaabong and Karenga; viii) Koberyo Bridge, that is between Kaabong and Karenga again; ix) Nataa bridges, that is between Nabilatuk and Moroto; x) Komatheniko Bridge, between Moroto and Kotido;

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My name is Koluo Joseph Andrew. I represent the lovely people of Toroma County, Katakwi District, in the Teso Subregion.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My name is Bosco Okiror, a Member of Parliament representing the people of Usuk County. That is the US and UK, you can only find it in Katakwi District in the Teso Subregion. Thank you.

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

13099 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 2 4 APRIL 2 024 available reduced the physical progress that could be achieved in the period. The reduction in the domestic funds available for development projects also affected the implementation of externally funded projects as domestic funding is required for counterpart funding and land acquisition. The Government had planned to upgrade roads to support tourism development, because tourism is a cash cow, and ease congestion in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area during NDP III. However, this reduction in the resources also delayed the implementation of the key interventions and they must, therefore, be prioritised in the NDP IV. The performance of national roads Despite the setbacks and the significant reduction in funding, the Government was able to register some success in the delivery of the plan. By June 2023, the status of implementation of the NDP III programme was as follows: (i) 753 kilometres of national roads had been upgraded to paved standard, bringing the total paved stock to 6,133 kilometres countrywide. This was against the targeted 1,500 kilometres in the same period because of the COVID-19 issue; (ii) In addition, UNRA upgraded 196 kilometres of town roads within various towns and municipalities across the country; and (iii) 464 kilometres of road rehabilitation and reconstruction were completed in the same period. The details of the completed rehabilitation and upgrade projects are attached as Annex 1. The annex is very big. It has Annex 1 up to Annex 8. I would request Members of Parliament, at your own time, to refer to the annexes. Due to these interventions, as of June 2023, 59 per cent of the national paved network was in good condition, while 35 per cent was in fair condition. During the NDP III period, a large percentage of the network, which was in good condition has deteriorated to fair condition. This has created a significant maintenance backlog that necessitates an increased focus on maintenance of the paved road network in the NDP IV period as opposed to coming up with new projects, in order to protect the existing assets. Madam Speaker, the construction of bridges and provision of ferry crossings was also catered for during the NDP III period. Twenty- six bridges were constructed by the Ugandan National Roads Authority in the period from 2020/2021 to 2022/2023. The following ferries were also commissioned during the period: (i) Bisina Ferry, which plies between Kumi and Katakwi on Lake Bisina. This was commissioned in 2020/2021; (ii) MV BBB (Bubembe-Bunyama-Buggala) on Lake Victoria in 2021/2022; and (iii) MV Palm (Kiyindi to Buvuma). This was done together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries under the Oil Palm Project. Madam Speaker, the analysis showed that the available Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) is insufficient for the completion of the ongoing commitments under the development of national roads. Allocation of extra resources to the programme in the NDP IV period is required to achieve the objectives of preserving the road assets and increasing the stock and quality of the productive infrastructure is required if we are to achieve the objectives of preserving the road assets and increasing the stock and quality of the productive infrastructure as required. 2.2.3 Status of ongoing projects Madam Speaker, my ministry is currently implementing 26 national road development projects, covering 1,249 kilometres and 11 road rehabilitation projects, spanning 952 kilometres. In addition, construction of 27 bridges and 10 ferry improvement projects across the national

What I am saying - if we have a deliberate policy, for example, funding this ministry to go and sit down women in rural areas and teach them how to do business process outsourcing and how to work remotely – we can borrow what the Indians and Pakistanis have done. They employ millions of people, earning money, not from the mainstream economy but from the economy that does not sleep in other countries through using ICT. You can see it is our third national strategy for getting people out of poverty but you have seen how much we have allocated to the sector. Madam Speaker – for the ministry – development budget. How will you get the people to learn how to use these over-the-top Apps to benefit them? All they know is that phones come in here with these Apps already there, and all they know is that they will use it for TikTok , WhatsApp, among others; maybe to harm others or show discontent. At the end of the day, what we get from our uneducated people on how to use social media is as a result of how we budget. If we budget, teach and show them that a woman can sit in Katakwi or Kapchorwa and make money by being a dispatcher of trucks in Texas, definitely there will be a shift. People will shift from using it for rumour mongering to making money. Secondly, we must develop or empower our developers to make our Apps . As long as we have no power to say that switch off that one or switch on this one, definitely, someone else will control what happens to your Government here. This is because I will create an algorithm that tries to show your leaders – For example, you have heard about the debate of the closure of TikTok in the US. The reason is very simple. Someone just directs the algorithm to show the negative. When it shows the negative, definitely, that is the perception of the people. The people shall perceive it that way because someone else is running your data and knows all your people. When you log in, you put in your date of birth, location, name and then they start sending you unsolicited messages. For example, if there are many potholes in Kampala and I want to change the perspective of people, if you are a tourist going to Kampala, I will only send you pictures of Kampala with potholes and death.

Mr Speaker, the international days are commemorated first because Uganda is a signatory to the International Conventions. Two, when we celebrate these days, we take it to the local government. For example, in Katakwi, which hosted Women’s Day, prior to that day. For one week we conducted serious sensitisation and training. We took all the Government Agencies like the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), National Animal Genetic Resource Centre (NAGRC), Diary Development Authority, and URI to train women and skill them, and they are now doing follow-up to support them with tools. When we undertake these activities, we showcase that area, pick the progress that has been made, but also what that community requires for the central government to intervene, and we will always have follow-up activities. It is a day that we undertake progress and accountability for the progress made, but also determine what we need to do and make a follow-up.

Yes. Okay. Honourable colleagues, I leave it to you, but I can bet it is not less than a billion. For example, what which was done in Katakwi, honourable minister - what the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) does on Tarehe Sita , where you say, to celebrate the youth or the women, we are going to choose a certain region and you balance. This year, you are in the Northern region, next year you are in the Western region and the other year you are in the Central region. You do related activities, without us going to eat meat and drink tea and water, and then we get per diem for inland travel. I am just thinking aloud. Where is Hon. Mpindi? I had already picked Hon. Bosco. When you consider the number of days we have in a year, with each day taking about a billion, I can tell you that we spend over Shs 10 billion.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the committee for the good report. Most projects or programmes have failed due to counterpart funding. On Women’s Day, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) was launched in Katakwi, but it is disheartening to hear that there is no counterpart funding to ensure that this programme runs. In most cases, the counterpart funding from Government is what is taken as operational cost in most of these local governments. Without operational cost, projects run down because the staff are not facilitated to follow up this project. Therefore, I support the committee’s proposal that the Government’s counterpart funding should be found so that this programme runs well. In most district local governments, CDOs are the focal persons for most of these programmes, but you find that in most districts, these positions are being held on acting capacity. I do not know what the ministry is thinking- Why have most positions of CDOs remained in acting capacity instead of making them substantive? Otherwise, one takes responsibility when he or she is substantively appointed in a position, and that person can take responsibility for the position. I am happy, Mr Speaker because you said what we are approving here will be taken to the Committee of Budget for harmonisation. I see a lot of duplication in most of these budgets. For example, in the Committee on Presidential Affairs, you find that under National Council of Science and Technology, they have a budget to operationalise the centre in Lyantonde. I am of the view that the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development should coordinate with the department where you are talking of finding a budget to place 1,000 youth from universities and technical colleges. This

I sincerely thank you, Mr Speaker, for this opportunity. When you look around the House now, I am the only Member of Parliament from Teso who is here as a Backbencher. Particularly, I thank the committee for the effort that has been put in and the various cross-cutting recommendations that have been made. However, I have a very critical issue on the component of water. I come from Katakwi and it is on record that the north-eastern and northern part of this country is water-stressed.

Absolutely. The issue is that we have very terrible –(Laughter)- I am referring to “God supplied water”. There are two categories of water. There is this water for domestic use. I come from Usuk County in Katakwi where there are particular villages, like if you go to a village in the border area like Amedera village in Okule Parish, there are several villages even in Ongongoja Subcounty, where you try to look for a place to drill a borehole and they tell you that there is a rock down, you cannot drill a borehole. I am happy with this recommendation that the ministry requires Shs 1.5 trillion, but suggests that at least there should be a supply of Shs 50 billion given to them. However, it is saying that

12582 SECTORAL C O MMITTEE R E P O R TS they are using several strategies. Mr Speaker, there is only one strategy, and not so many are deployed. Where they do not expect to drill a borehole, you should have an alternative strategy, but they abandoned the place. In Katakwi and that area, we do not have National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Over time, they have told us that they are going to do a feasibility study on Lake Bisina. Partly the insecurity that we have in Karamoja and the neighbouring areas, is due to lack of water; we are water-stressed. Our neighbours come looking for water. We want an update from the ministry on when they will be able to connect Katakwi to National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Thank you.

Bzsiness Deuelopment and. Qualitg Assurance (1) National business development services guideline developed for 200 men, women, and youth & mainstreamed in the BFP in Central, Northern, West Nile & Eastern Regions. (2) 220 MSMEs of men, youth and women entrepreneurs trained on making Business Plans, Financial Literacy, Resource Mobilization, and Record Keeping. Kiruhura, Rwampara, Kabale,Rubanda, Mitooma, pallisa, Serere, Oyam, Kalaki and Otuke. (3) 60 youths, women, and entrepreneurs prepared to attend trade exhibition in South Sudan Capital, Juba. (41 160 MSMEs of men, women, youths PWDs mobitized and sensitized on the importance of product certification, aud.its, food fortification, and GHp for enterprises in Kotido, Napak DLG, Abim, Amudat, Zombo, Arua, Madi-Oko1o Serere & Kole. (5) T\ryo (21 Business tinkages established between MSMEs and large-scale enterprises for men, women and PWDs. in Soroti City, Amuria, Katakwi, Kumi, Busia, Tororo and Butaleja for men, women and pwDs. (6) 850 MSMEs profiled per region of the country and MSMEs database populated for 212 youths 212 women, 25Omen and 176 pWDs. in Central, Northern and Western Regions. Process ing and. Marketing (1) A detailed study and assessment on various stages of the textile value chain in Uganda from yarn production to manufacturing conducted. ( t u , T +n {> ,.:'._J!!}.$F (\-.

Mr Speaker, I have taken note of the Member’s concern, and since he has said the Katakwi District Disaster Committee already wrote, the Vice President also talked about it; we are going to handle it.

First of all, I will give information as a neighbour. The boundaries between Katakwi and Napak were opened by the then Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, who is none other than the First Lady. Maybe the question is, which I also want to confirm, that Hon. Tom Butime visited the locus in the locus on the areas the colleague is talking about. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I would like to request you to ask the district local government to get to the records, maps and inform the honourable colleague because I am giving information. I was there and the boundaries were opened by the Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs and that fact you can also cross check it with your office, which is within your mandate. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Geographically, Nakasongola and Katakwi, are almost the same. They are in lowland areas, and that is why I concur with the committee on desilting the dams. For sure, in the cattle corridor, if there is no water for the animals and people to use, it is a crisis. I have read the report but there is a simple conflict between owners of the private forests who are refusing these valley dams to be desilted. I suggest that these valley dams be desilted. I have been raising here in Parliament the problem of one valley dam in Toroma, Katakwi called Acuna Dam. This dam is totally a very big problem because when it rains, all the water that comes from Karamoja Region -floods the whole place. Yet, up to now, that dam has not been opened. Finally, as an environmentalist, I disagree with degazetting a forest. We have seen the effect of climate change in our country. The only solution solution for that is possibly to encourage people in that area to plant more trees and practice better farming methods. I know the cause of that is land fragmentation. I submit that land fragmentation should be addressed in Nakasongola. Thank you.

11582 THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023 Kamwenge, Katakwi, Kasese, Kibaale, Kiboga, Kyenjojo, Mbale, Masindi, Mayuge, Mukono, Namalemba, Nakapiripirit – I am trying to remember Namalemba; my apologies – Pallisa, Rukungiri, Sironko, Wakiso and Soroti. Policy and control measures in place Our policy on FMD is for the Government to avail vaccines to farmers as a public good for reasons explained earlier. For many years, I think since during colonial times, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has been providing a budget item for procuring vaccines. This, however, has been insufficient and only covers 1.1 Per cent of the susceptible domestic animal population, contrary to the recommended at-least 80 per cent coverage, leaving the rest of the herd vulnerable. This explains why the country experiences repeated outbreaks. Although the Animal Diseases Act, CAP. 38, empowers the Commissioner of Animal Health to order for the destruction of affected animals under the “test and slaughter” approach, the country cannot afford to implement this provision of the law due to high compensation budget requirements. Mr Speaker, with the budget limitations alluded to above, our ministry adopted the ring vaccination methodology, targeting the locations with animals at high risk. When we buy a few vaccines annually, the budget we get gives us, on average, half a million doses. We distribute them to district veterinary officers of the most prone districts and those with outbreaks to carry out ring vaccination around the infected herds or kraals. We also institute quarantine and other measures in the affected and susceptible districts to prevent spread or disrupt transmission. Mr Speaker, our total susceptible animal herd that requires FMD vaccination, as per current estimates, is 44 million cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. This, therefore, requires an annual vaccine stock of 88 million doses for the bi- annual vaccination requirement at a cost of $2 per dose. The financial implication for this translates into $ 176 million. The Government has been studying this financial implication and notes the financial stress it would impose on the national Budget, if the requirement for the bi-annual mass vaccination is to be achieved. Accordingly, and with the guidance of the President, a Cabinet Paper is scheduled for discussion at the next Cabinet sitting on Monday, 5 February 2024 to consider a number of policy options, including cost-sharing by the farmer, since the cost per dose is affordable by most livestock farmers. I will revert to this House and the country on the final position adopted by Cabinet. In the meantime, my ministry has repurposed some of the budget you gave us, under the development budget, and managed to avail 2.56 million doses to the country through the district veterinary officers of 94 districts last year. The list is attached to this brief. It shows which district veterinary officers took what. Under the same arrangement, we have ordered for 2.3 million doses, expected in a few months to come. Mr Speaker, another challenge associated with procuring FMD vaccines is that they cannot be bought off-shelf, since they are biological; live organisms with a short shelf life. You order and they manufacture for you. This explains the delay in their supply chain. In the circumstances, it becomes inevitable for the Commissioner of Animal Health, who is the commander of the animal disease control chain in the country, to order or impose animal movement restrictions or what you know as quarantine in affected districts. Quarantines are unpopular and an inconvenience to people’s livelihoods yet again, inevitable as temporary measures to control further spread to alarming and uncontrollable epidemic levels. We can lose the whole herd, if we do not become strict. If the stakeholders can be disciplined and comply with the quarantine protocols, the MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS [Mr Tumwebaze]

Honourable members, I invoke my powers under Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure – which I told Hon. Abdul Katuntu not to reduce – to admit the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Alphonse Owiny-Dollo into the Chamber for the purpose of this special sitting. (Applause) The deceased and the Chief Justice were both Members of the Sixth Parliament. Your Lordship, you are most welcome to this special sitting. Honourable members, allow me to recognise the presence of Dr Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal (PhD) and the first-born daughter of Hon. Cecilia Ogwal who is here together with her family. We are comforted that the late Hon. Cecilia Ogwal leaves us an enhanced version of herself. I am saying, “an enhanced version of herself”. The legacy of Hon. Cecilia Ogwal will be carried on by Dr Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal. (Applause) Honourable members, we are in receipt of condolence messages from the following: 1. The Vice-President of Uganda, H.E. Jessica Alupo, Member of Parliament, Katakwi District - at least clap for once. (Applause) 2. The National Vice-Chairperson of National Resistance movement, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo. (Applause) 3. The Rt Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Francis Masika Moses Wetang’ula. (Applause) 4. The Rt Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, who is also the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr Ackson Tulia. (Applause) 5. The Vice-President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E Salvador Valdés Mesa. (Applause)

I stand here to support the motion moved by the Rt Hon. Prime Minister. I learnt with deep sorrow the untimely death of our comrade, Hon. Cecilia Ogwal Atim ( Imat ) who passed away on 18 January 2024, in India. On behalf of the Office of the Vice President, my own behalf and indeed the people of Katakwi District, I would like to extend sincere condolences to her family, the people of Lango, the Parliament of Uganda and the country at large. Hon. Cecilia Ogwal was a great stateswoman who loved her country and she will be missed dearly by all the people of Uganda and particularly us, the women and girls. I, therefore, reiterate what I said before; that I stand to support the motion moved by the Rt Hon. Prime Minister and I state that I entirely associate myself with all the contents of the motion. We can say so many things about Hon. Cecilia Ogwal but I would like to keep it to the motion. I pray that the Almighty God grants the entire family the courage and strength to go through this trying moment. I thank His Excellency, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda, for giving her an official burial. Relatedly, I thank you for convening a special session to allow us to pay tribute to her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

11114 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORT Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Honourable members, as you recall, on 19 October 2023, the Presiding Officer granted the Executive 30 days to respond to the matters that were raised by the Leader of the Opposition. The Minister, Office of the President (Security) wrote to me, asking for an additional week, which ended yesterday. I now direct the Executive to present the report to this House tomorrow. (Applause) The Executive, let us be accountable to this country. Let us be transparent and do what we have been sent to this House to do. So, let us have the report presented on the Floor tomorrow. I would like to thank you very much for coming for today’s sitting. Vice-President, you are welcome. In the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation from Katakwi District, represented in Parliament by H.E. the Vice-President of Uganda, Hon. Jessica Alupo, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, Hon. Bosco Okiror and Hon. Joseph Koluo. Join me in welcoming them. (Applause) You are most welcome and thank you for bringing very able leaders. Bring all of them back. (Applause) This afternoon, we also have a delegation of members of the standing and sectoral committees of the County Assembly of Makueni, Kenya. IN THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Official Report of the Proceedings of Parliament THIRD SESSION - 17TH SITTING - SECOND MEETING Parliament met at 2.00 p.m. in Parliament House, Kampala. PRAYERS (The Speaker, Ms Anita Among, in the Chair.) The House was called to order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Madam Speaker, on behalf of the people of Soroti County, I wish you a very happy birthday. The rains have come and they have been good. The orange trees have dropped the old leaves, they are flowering and bearing a lot of good fruits. However, there is a big problem; these fruits never mature on the tree because there is a serious pest that has affected the oranges in Teso. I am not speaking only for Soroti but the entire Teso region, from Katakwi down to Kumi, Ngora and back to Bukedea and within the city area of Soroti. There is also good news that a miracle has happened. There was communication from the fruit factory that now they can consume over 72 tonnes of orange. However, the question is, are they going to consume the rotten oranges? My prayer is that the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - We had locusts; we fumigated them and they went. These trees must be fumigated. Let us provide - because even when the farmers maintain the trees, the rot continues and spreads from one tree to another. We are talking about the economic basket of Teso; the household income. I pray that as these new rains continue and the trees are bearing new fruits, we can protect this and we shall see a change in household income. I beg to submit.

Honourable members, the floods that I get in Bukedea come from Nakapiripirit and Sebei subregions. All the water comes from Hon. Chemaswet’s place and Hon. Anyakun’s place and ends up in Bukedea and Katakwi.

Madam Speaker, I agree with you that all the water that comes from the mountains of Elgon, Napak and Moroto slope toward Teso and that is why we have many floods in Katakwi and Bukedea. Honourable colleagues, I just want you to be patient with us. The Prime Minister has just announced here that we are making preparations to get some money from the supplementary to be able to respond. I am going to bring a report here and you will see how many schools our ministry has tried to support at your constituency level, because of you. We are trying our best to see how to support you, Members, amidst - Even this morning, I was in the stores. The Prime Minister sent me to the stores this morning to confirm what we have in terms of iron sheets and relief and what quantity we can take to the people. Madam Speaker, we are going to support all the Members, constituencies and the districts that have been affected by the floods. That is my word.

Most obliged. First of all, I would to take exception to a certain kind of character, which is not me, but my particular contribution as Teso Subregion, we did make a presentation. What is very fundamental is that there are cross-cutting issues. Yes, I cannot lie to you that we picked each and every district, but we used the districts that we presented as the classical cases that would be used to demonstrate a similar experience because the implementation of PDM in Teso was the same like in most of these districts. We highlighted very exceptional issues, which were distinct to certain areas, which we submitted. The biggest challenge we faced as a region is that at the further north of Teso, in the districts of Amuria, Katakwi and Kapelebyong, the implementation of PDM was hampered by the fact that we did not have a financial institution such as a bank within the vicinity of the people. People had to trek to the neighbouring district, which is Soroti, in order to access some of this, which we highlighted, Madam Speaker. Teso was fully, adequately and effectively represented in the report presented by the Chairperson.

I would like to request that as you look at the issues of training areas in Kampala, stop disorganising our schools. There are these youths who want to have games. Get areas, which are not in schools. How can you say you are taking training into a primary or secondary school? Pupils are studying - you cannot manage AFCON as if you are managing your local games of Katakwi.

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;

10729 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2023 Please, join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Thank you. Yes, Your Excellency, the Vice President. THE VICE PRESIDENT (Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo): Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Government, on my own behalf, my family, and on behalf of the people of Katakwi District, I would like to extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the late Hon. Henry Kyemba. I would like to thank His Excellency, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for giving Hon. Kyemba an official burial. Hon. Kyemba was a distinguished statesman as already described by the Rt Hon. Prime Minister in the motion. Therefore, I stand here to support the motion. May the soul of the Hon. Henry Kyemba rest in eternal peace and may the Lord sustain the bereaved. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

Thank you . Honourable colleagues, the report was presented here on 3 February, which means that regarding the six months, we are already violating the Constitution; we are already behind schedule. In the 10 th Parliament, the Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Hon. Nandala-Mafabi, brought a proposal and later on, a motion was brought here that if we cannot process these reports on time, they are adopted. Once they are adopted, the Government is able to take action and report back to Parliament within six months. The Treasury Memoranda is taken back to the accountability committee to see if action has been taken on the recommendations of the Auditor-General. When you read through the report, you find that 99 per cent of the recommendations are what the Auditor-General recommended; they are just being repeated. We shall guide the accountability committees that when you get the Auditor-General’s report, the meetings should not be what I have been seeing where you spend a month on one entity, with the media covering and all that and then you reproduce the same recommendations by the Auditor-General. Call an entity and the question would be, “Are there issues, which you raised in the exit meeting and the Auditor-General did not consider?” Interrogate those issues. Parliament cannot be like what Hon. Kasolo had said; that we are here to forgive accounting officers. No, these are issues raised by the Auditor-General so why didn’t you answer before him? Thereafter, go ahead and take action as the Government. Report and we will come in to verify what you have done, as the Government. Otherwise, the finance minister says that he cannot take any action before you consider and adopt. It, therefore, became a practice and that is what we have been following. I will pick a few Members: the Member from Katakwi, Hon. Rwakoojo, Hon. Okwalinga, Hon. Obigah and the Member from Jonam. As we talk, he is a leading Opposition Member in this House from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. The issue of cattle raids is a common phenomenon, especially in Teso, more particularly the districts of Katakwi, Amuria, Kumi, Bukedea and Kapelebyong, and extending to that side of Abim to Agago, and on this side, to Sebei and Kapchorwa. Mr Speaker, many people have lost cows in my area, especially in Magoro Sub-county and in a place called Angesa. To make matters worse, these people even killed the LC1 Chairman for Angesa. The name of that chairman is Orukit. He was also the chairman for the education committee in Magoro Comprehensive Secondary School. Mr Speaker, is there a way Government can compensate the people who have lost their cows? I thank the UPDF because they have tried to recover some of them, particularly when the Third Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Nabasa, was brought in; he has done some good work. However, more effort is needed; I also applaud the Government. If –(Member timed out.)

9664 DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION victims. Shamelessly, Government ministers have brought statements indicating that the situation was under control when it was not. Instead, it has been UNICEF and Uganda Red Cross making critical interventions. The Government is either late or feeding the population on propaganda. While the National Policy for Disaster Preparedness and Management presents holistic institutional structure for disaster preparedness, therein practice exists gaps in coordination that hinder successful disaster preparedness and response. The disconnect is visible between OPM and the local Government. Madam Speaker, I did ask this House last week that we operationalise the provisions of Section 26 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 (as amended) to operationalise the emergency fund, which does not expire, and expect the Government, in the next financial year, to make provision for it so that we do not run to the Prime Minister all the time for small things - blankets, cassava, firewood, cups. That should be for local governments. Just imagine my sister from Katakwi looking for the Prime Minister to give mugs to mothers to feed their children. Local governments must be empowered to handle those small things and make the Government functional. (Applause) For instance, when people want basins or tarpaulins, they have to look for the Prime Minister? No, that is not the way governments are run. The collapse of decentralisation as we know it Madam Speaker, the impetus for fostering decentralisation service delivery ensues from the perceived inefficiencies associated with centralisation. Our concern is that the Government has stripped this provision under the carpet in favour of recentralisation. The current recentralisation of revenue collection has derailed service delivery in local governments such as garbage collection, waste disposal and management, road maintenance, among others. This stance has stripped local governments of authority over their resources leading to poor service delivery. Madam Speaker, we have spoken about this; I am waiting for a Government minister or the Prime Minister to come and explain to Parliament why the NRM government is recentralising in violation of the Constitution. Why are they recalling local government powers so that the Minister of Local Government attempts to go to Nyendo to collect garbage on behalf of Government? The taxpayers in Nyendo remit their taxes to Kampala and the Hon. Musasizi holds on to their money awaiting for the city to decay and then send some small trinkets to them. So, what are we up to? I know most of the Members here and their local governments are suffering silently. On this side, we are going to suffer while crying out and making noise until the constitutional obligation of running Government under decentralisation is restored. Why is the NRM government recentralising? Is the President the one who sapped the constitutional powers of local governance and is now the local government? General impediments to the enjoyment of rights The general performance of the economy as we know it The economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in 2023 and 6.7 per cent in 2024. On the face of it, that should send us to a party at the biggest hotel in Kampala. Given the global growth slowdown and the fragile border trade in East Africa, Uganda obviously, is likely to suffer the consequences. This project is incredulous because more than 41 per cent of the 44.3 million Ugandans continue to grapple with abject poverty yet the latest poverty figures are pointing in an upward direction, which is scary. Madam Speaker, if I may be brief on this: one of the reasons why poverty is growing is because the Government failed to implement

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

8757 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023 161) Vote 876: Kyegegwa District – Shs 23,846,624,000 162) Vote 877: Kyenjojo District – Shs 35,581,507,000 163) Vote 878: Kyotera District – Shs 35,036,531,000 164) Vote 879: Lamwo District – Shs 18,485,759,000 165) Vote 880: Lira District – Shs 27,100,374,000 166) Vote 881: Luuka District – Shs 25,440,932,000 167) Vote 882: Luweero District – Shs 63,300,117,000 168) Vote 883: Lwengo District – Shs 27,153,735,000 169) Vote 884: Lyantonde District – Shs 18,276,836,000 170) Vote 885: Madi-Okollo District – Shs 17,665,819,000 171) Vote 886: Manafwa District – Shs 25,992,671,000 172) Vote 887: Maracha District – Shs 25,235,124,000 173) Vote 888: Masaka District – Shs 13,315,598,000 174) Vote 889: Masindi District – Shs 23,520,737,000 175) Vote 890: Mayuge District – Shs 42,544,940,000 176) Vote 891: Mbale District – Shs 36,346,216,000 177) Vote 892: Mbarara District – Shs 23,774,583,000 178) Vote 893: Mitooma District – Shs 27,230,403,000 179) Vote 894: Mityana District – Shs 31,132,617,000 180) Vote 895: Moroto District – Shs 13,533,113,000 181) Vote 896: Moyo District – Shs 20,493,308,000 182) Vote 897: Mpigi District – Shs 30,334,080,000 183) Vote 898: Mubende District – Shs 25,717,019,000 184) Vote 899: Mukono District – Shs 49,808,239,000 185) Vote 900: Nabilatuk District – Shs 8,965,015,000 186) Vote 857: Katakwi District - Shs 25,335,675,000 187) Vote 858: Kayunga District - Shs 37,361,049,000 188) Vote 859: Kazo District – Shs 18,099,602,000 189) Vote 860: Kibaale District - Shs 17,514,216,000 190) Vote 861: Kiboga District – Shs 25,621,222,000 191) Vote 862: Kibuku District – Shs 21,510,868,000 192) Vote 863: Kikuube District – Shs 22,027,669,000 193) Vote 864: Kiruhura District – Shs 18,214,354,000 194) Vote 865: Kiryandongo District - Shs 28,181,672,000

8549 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023 Allow me to read one condolence message, which is dated 9 May 2023, to the bereaved family of the late Hon. Charles Okello-Engola: “I have learnt with deep sorrow the very tragic and untimely death of Hon. Charles Okello- Engola, Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), which occurred on Tuesday, 2 May 2023. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire bereaved family of the late Hon. Charles Okello-Engola, the NRM, Parliament of Uganda, the Government of Uganda and the country at large. The late Hon. Charles Okello-Engola will be remembered for his selfless service to this country. He contributed actively to the liberation of this country, specifically in the fight against the LRA war. He was the LC 5 Chairperson of Oyam and an active member of our party; the NRM. We shall miss him greatly. I pray that the good Lord grants us strength, courage and faith to endure the extremely painful moment. May God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort. Signed by the Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, and the Woman Representative for Katakwi District. (Applause) Rt Hon. Prime Minister, can we have the motion moved? It will be seconded by the Leader of the Opposition.

Thank you. Honourable members, as we open the debate to pay tribute to the fearless Ugandan, an honest person, gallant soldier of the land and peace lover who made sacrifices for our country, I would like us to be mindful, as Members of Parliament, that yesterday – or the other day – Hon. Charles Okello Engola was seated where you are seated and was like you. Tomorrow, we are going to be like him. I would like us to debate with dignity and respect to the dead and the family. I plead with you not to say anything that may hurt the family in any way. I now open the debate as we pay tribute to our late colleague who contributed a lot to this country. Let us start with the Vice-President. THE VICE-PRESIDENT (Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo): Madam Speaker, let me join colleagues to support the motion moved by the Prime Minister to pay glowing tribute to our brother, Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola. Madam Speaker, allow me, on my behalf, on behalf of my family, on behalf of the people of Katakwi District and the Government to extend sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family of the late Hon. Okello Engola. I knew Hon. Okello Engola between 2011 and 2016 when I travelled to Lango Subregion to do some work with the then minister for northern Uganda, Hon. Rebecca Amuge Otengo, who is now Uganda’s Ambassador to Ethiopia. Madam Speaker, I can state, briefly, that Hon. Okello Engola, as a politician, strived to accomplish the set targets and tasks within the specified time-frame when he was in office. I realised that when I visited his district and we worked from nine o’clock in the morning up to 11 o’clock in the night. He was very resilient and wanted to continue with the programme, but we requested to continue the next day. So, Hon. Okello Engola served his country diligently and in a dedicated manner. Secondly, as a trained soldier or officer of the UPDF, he defended the interests of his country. In so doing, he demonstrated the true professionalism of the UPDF, earning him the

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I have two observations to make. I associate myself with the able submissions of colleagues, but specifically from Katakwi, there is a challenge that can only be resolved by the Minister of Local Government. We have the funds, which have been sent to SACCO accounts, but the stakeholder training in respect of the Parish Development Model management information system and the financial inclusion system has not been done. The Ministry of Local Government has not trained the various stakeholders in the district. We cannot access or transfer any money until members have been trained in those two systems. This has incapacitated access to these resources. All this speaks to one thing: the purpose for which we are having the PDM is to boost our agriculture sector, and the planting season is coming and it is moving at a very terrific speed. The rains are falling, but we are not sending staff to go and train people to access the money. You will give this money during the dry season and it will be used for solving other issues and not the intention of the PDM. At the end of the day, we are working in futility. This brings me to my second point. I think it was an error for us, as the Parliament of Uganda, to allow the issue of seeds to be removed from – They used to give to Members of Parliament seeds to give to the constituency and they used to be delivered timely. We were guided that this money is going to be put in the PDM; so, when are we getting this money because this is the planting season? We are only creating havoc and contributing to famine in our own country because of our delays. I beg to submit, Mr Speaker.

7843 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 30 MARCH 2023 The district has designated 40 COVID-19 vaccination points and 37 Hepatitis B screening centres in all health centres in the district for six days. centres in the district for six days. The health management and response teams are handling COVID-19 as well as Hepatitis B and extending effective services to host communities and refugees. Madam Speaker, we enjoin our political leaders and other community leaders to take lead in the vaccination and screening exercise of COVID-19 and Hepatitis B so that the population embraces the exercise to save the host communities and refugees in Adjumani District. Hon. Norah Bigirwa Nyendwoha, Woman Representative for Buliisa, said that many parts of the country are facing drought, which is affecting the production of food and cash crops. The farmers are entering the first season of the year and usually, it is very short with little rain. Government, over time, has been promising to support Ugandan farmers - both small and large scale - with irrigation schemes for the farmers to access water for production. However, this seems not to have taken off and many farmers are worried. Her prayers are that: I should assure this House and our farmers the extent of Government’s assurance to access water for production. When is the Government fulfilling the promise on the solar power irrigation systems? My response is that the Government has continued its efforts to invest and improve access to water for production. The Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is supervising the construction of six irrigation schemes in different parts of the country including Mubuku II, Doho II, Ngenge and Rwengaju, to mention, but a few. Construction of the irrigation schemes including Acomai in Sironko and Atari in Kween have started. The Government has supported farmers and farmer groups by installing solar-powered irrigation schemes in various sites in the districts of Ntungamo, Hoima, Mubende, Kamuli, Koboko, Kumi, Kabale, Mukono, Kiboga, Buvuma, Ssembabule, Kayunga, Yumbe, Kaberamaido, Kaliro, Buikwe, Masindi, Butambala, Bukomansimbi, Kapachorwa, Iganga, Kaabong, Rukungiri, Amolatar, Adjumani, Mbale, Pader, Rukiga, Nakaseke and Katakwi, among others. This is to promote adoption of improved and efficient water for agricultural technologies for the crops and livestock. The Government has constructed over 1,555 valley tanks with a total holding capacity of 10,840,000 cubic metres in order to address the challenge of water for animals, especially in the cattle corridor and drought prone districts. Honourable members, even Buliisa will eventually benefit. Hon. Geoffrey Macho, Member of Parliament for Busia Municipality asked that Busia Boarder Seed Secondary School is located in Mukungu B Village, Central Parish, Eastern Division in Busia Municipality. The school was started in 2019 and had an enrolment of 497 students by the close of year 2022. The school was started as a response to Government’s policy of having public secondary schools at subcounty level. It also came as a result of a Presidential pledge. Though Busia Municipality donated land of approximately 25 acres, the Government has not come up clearly to ensure that people benefit from the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Programme (USEP). His prayers are that: 1. The Ministry of Education and Sports comes out clearly on the USEP in relation to this school before term one of 20 – Madam Speaker, these questions came earlier, but since we have not had a chance – it says at the start of the term. 2. The ministry should implement the Presidential pledge.

He promised to renovate his house in Katakwi. I want to tell you, with a lot of pain, that up to now, nothing has been done, yet the President promised this when he came here to mourn the former minister. When my uncle, the late Peter Otai, died, Government was represented by the Rt Hon. Dr Ruhakana Rugunda. Government made commitments to renovate his house and to ensure that they evict people who had encroached on his land. I want to inform Parliament that nothing has been done to-date. I think this is not a good thing. If we are not able to do something, we should not make commitments. May the soul of my brother, the late Rt Hon. Oulanyah, rest in eternal peace.

Honourable minister - this one is behaving like somebody from Katakwi. Madam Chairperson, I confirm the amendment. We agreed on it.

Honourable members, thank you very much for laying your wreaths and for the solidarity. In the VIP Gallery this afternoon, we have Hon. Michael Werikhe and Hon. Lyandra Komakech. They have come to witness the today’s proceedings, as we pay tribute to our beloved brother. We also have Bishop Simon Peter Emiau, the Bishop of Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG). You are most welcome. Further, in the VIP gallery, we have Hon. Capt. John Emily Otekat, Hon. Judith Mariam Amoit, a CEC member, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto, Hon. Dr Francis Epetait. You are all most welcome. Thank you for joining us. Honourable members, we also have condolence messages that have come in. We may not be able to read them, but we have a condolence message from the Vice-President of Uganda, H.E, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, the Member of Parliament for Katakwi. Thank you for the message. Enclosed in her message is Shs 5 million. Thank you very much, Your Excellency, the Vice President. We also have a condolence message from the National Resistance Secretariat, signed by Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende. Thank you so much for the message. We have other messages from: the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria, signed by Hon. Milton Muwuma; the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited (SACCO), and enclosed is Shs 1 million and signed by Hon. Ndugwa Migadde, the Chairperson. We have a message from the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, of Shs 10 million. (Applause) There are also other messages from: the Teso Parliamentary Group of Shs 37 million, the Buganda Parliamentary Group of Shs 1 million, and a message from the Woman Member of Parliament, Bukedea, the Rt Hon. Anita Among, of Shs 20 million. (Applause) Thank you very much for all your contributions and may the good Lord reward you abundantly. MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. PATRICK OKABE, FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR SERERE COUNTY, SERERE DISTRICT

Yes, under the Ministry of Defence. The resolution is cast out there. That Government, in accordance with Articles 26, 209, 212 and 222 of the Constitution of Uganda, urgently and adequately deploys security forces in Karamoja and districts bordering it from the subregions of Teso, Lango Acholi, Bugisu and Sebei, with adequate logistical material and financial resources to stop cattle rustling that is illegally depriving people of their right to own property and subjecting people to torture, cruel and inhuman treatment, and thereby restore peace and security. Actions taken a. Mr Speaker, the UPDF has made commensurately robust deployment by enhancing troop levels. These have been further boosted by local defence personnel from various training wings of the UPDF. With these enhancements, each district in Karamoja has a force for zonal security supported by the intelligence. b. In the neighbouring subregions, the UPDF has enhanced troop levels in Kitgum, Agago, Abim, Otuke, Kapelebyong, Katakwi, Kumi, Bulambuli, Kween and Bukwo, to prevent and curtail incursions by cattle rustlers in the respective districts. c. While recognising that adequate security calls for the participation of the public, as well as local leaders, we have integrated into our operations, the anti-cattle rustling mobilisation and sensitisation. Important to note is that His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda, has traversed the subregions, leading the mindset change effort by encouraging the population to engage in other productive activities, such as goat rearing. Resolution No.2 Relatedly, that Government, in accordance with Article 17B to D of the Constitution, reinstates the local defence forces from the affected districts as a permanent auxiliary force under the command and coordination of the UPDF, with improved management and remuneration, trained, armed and deployed within their villages, communities to support and work with the UPDF and the Uganda Police Force in deterring raids, protecting lives and property, plus tracking and recovering of stolen animals from the armed raiders.

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.

Yesterday, I got questions here but I want to confirm that my district of Katakwi got Shs 40 million. It is the same as your district but what does that money do? It is the reason I call upon all of us here - I know the pressures we go through when our children go into the sports season. The pressure comes to us

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I worked as the District Veterinary Officer and I am a professional in the field of veterinary medicine. Year in and year out, the issue of FMD has persisted and it is not because we do not have competent staff to deal with it. The truth is that all those approaches that the minister suggested in the report work. The major challenge we have in Uganda has been pointed out by the honourable member who has just sat: in Uganda, we have porous borders. Places like Karamoja, particularly a place like Katakwi, FMD is prevalent at the moment. There is no effective control of animal movement. That is a very big problem in Uganda. Secondly, a country like Kenya, which is also a member of the East African Community, has established a factory that manufactures FMD vaccine. They have a routine programme as far as the control of FMD is concerned. Uganda is a Member of the East African Community and has all the resources. It should be our cardinal duty to allocate sufficient resources to ensure that we equally establish a factory like Kenya has done and manufacture sufficient doses of FMD vaccines to ensure that the situation is controlled. In my district, where I was – I remember I worked for 20 years – there was no outbreak of FMD. The staff are available. We need many doses of FMD vaccines if we are to bring this problem to an end. I thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I would like to also add my voice, first of all, by agreeing with what the minister has suggested. My colleague, Dr Isamat, has alluded to a very important point on the uncontrolled movement of cattle, especially in Katakwi and Karamoja. Madam Speaker, the dry season is coming up; the problem in the cattle corridor is that the majority of the valley dams are totally silted. I am not a veterinary doctor but I am a farmer. Cattle are struggling to get water from a small valley dam that has very little water.

Regarding the issue of giving more money to NAADS to address the challenges in Terego, NAADS is not responsible for disease control. NAADS has been an agency of Government to do strategic intervention, especially in providing seed and planting materials. However, you must be aware that we are rationalising Government agencies and I think we shall advise you on how we can effectively deal with people in Terego. Hon. Koluo, the issue of desilting dams - Yes, Government has been constructing dams in those areas but what is very important to note here is that some people, especially in parts of the country I do not want to mention, do not want to keep these water facilities as their own. I went to commission a water facility near Moroto and they brought all the cows and poured them in the dam. When they do it regularly, they desilt. I think it is very important that when Government constructs infrastructure for water, the community should really preserve that facility as theirs. I will be in Moroto and in that part of Katakwi - I will be in eastern Uganda in the last week of November and one of the challenges we want

Mr Speaker, Toroma is in Katakwi. The Vice-President had talked about this issue. We already have a report about the same and we shall handle it appropriately.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question to the Prime Minister is about the lack of a security patrol vehicle in Katakwi District for over five years. Thieves have now taken advantage to load cows on a daily basis in enclosed vehicles. The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) reported that in less than three weeks, more than 30 cows were taken. My prayer: The Ministry of Internal Affairs should avail a patrol car; since even Olilim Police Training School is in Katakwi. How do you train the police without them knowing what a “patrol car is”? Lastly, the people whose cows were taken should be compensated.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I have a humble question to the Prime Minister in respect of the plight of our roads in Katakwi. The majority of our roads in Katakwi are marram. There is only one tarmac route going through up to Karamoja. However, you find that because of floods, geographically, we are disadvantaged because Katakwi is on the lower belt of Karamoja and susceptible to floods. Currently, as we talk, the road from Katakwi going through Usuk to Ongongoja, where even the second citizen of this country comes from, has issues. It is cut off by floods and the roads are ravaged. Going to Obwobwo, all of them are big ditches. When you go to the regional office of UNRA, they will tell you they do not have fuel and equipment. It is becoming a very big problem. The rest of the population is suffering. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, we kindly appeal that you respond to the plight of the people; immediate risk reduction intervations should be done to those roads. Thank you.

Thank you very much for the response. I wanted the minister to give more clarification on the security road that borders Karamoja and Teso. It starts from a place called Ising to Olilim and to Kapelebyong. The road is impassable; there is totally no patrol and no water for the soldiers who patrol. Madam Speaker, the cause of this Karimojong inflicting the people of Teso, more especially Katakwi -

The honourable member from Toroma raised an issue on security roads. You are aware that I was in Katakwi and talked about security roads. You know what Government is doing between the borders from Acholi to Teso. The security roads are being worked on. Maybe the pace is slow. I am going to share that concern with our colleagues in the Ministry of Works so that we fast track it, but, already, work is ongoing. Question six was from my former friend, hon. Ssemujju. He asked; does the policy change when it comes to UPDF? The policy has not changed. In fact, if you listen, like I know you listened attentively, when we convened a meeting, we found five people who claimed to have not been sorted out. There is no way anybody is allowed to evict bibanja holders; the occupants in this country - whether it is Government or not. Therefore, the policy has not changed. I want to repeat here that we are following that policy to make sure those who were not compensated get compensated before they are asked to leave. My neighbour, Hon. Nebanda asked about the community gap between the UPDF – last week, on 29 th , I was in Busolwe. The same matter was raised. The UPDF is undertaking renovation of 74 housing units for health workers. As it was agreed, they have local labourers who come; builders who are both skilled and unskilled. Now, the soldiers work differently. They have different work ethics. They do not waste time. The mistake they made at the beginning was to make them work per day and started by paying Shs 25,000 - 35,000 thinking they will work.