Buyende District

147 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2026 ii. To date, 297 kilometres of roads have been paved, several roads have been rehabilitated and maintained, and eight major road junctions have been signalled to improve traffic flow and road safety. iii. Mr Speaker, Kampala made history as the first city in Africa to be inducted into the International Network of Tree Cities in the world. The Government will continue building on this heritage and global recognition. iv. In this regard, the Government has prioritised implementation of a clean- up exercise involving restoration of wetlands and green spaces, enforcing integrated physical planning including pedestrian-friendly roads, enforcing trade order and restrictions on all forms of pollution, especially noise. Water transport Mr Speaker, the Government has constructed, maintained and operated 15 ferries to connect island communities to markets and services. The Buyende-Kagwara-Kaberamaido (BKK) ferry has commenced operations. Two ferries on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale are under construction and are expected to begin service by June 2027. Preliminary works for the Bukasa inland port are nearly complete, paving the way for the commencement of the actual construction. Railway transport Mr Speaker, the Government has commenced construction of the 273-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway from Malaba to Kampala. Upon completion, container transport costs from Mombasa to Kampala are projected to fall from about $3,500 to roughly $ 1,600 and transit time from five days to one day. Rehabilitation of the Tororo-Gulu Meter Gauge Railway reached 66 per cent completion, while the Kampala-Mukono section has been completed. Air transport Mr Speaker, about air transport: a) Physical works for Kabalega International Airport are complete. The Government is now finalising operational requirements to get the airport ready for the first oil and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. b) Construction of Kidepo International Airport is underway to boost tourism in Karamoja. c) Phase I of Entebbe International Airport’s rehabilitation and expansion is complete. With a new passenger terminal and expanded cargo facility, the passenger terminal capacity has risen from 2.0 million to 3.5 million travellers per year. d) Twelve regional aerodromes have been maintained to support regional connectivity for tourism and trade. e) The Government is strengthening Uganda Airlines as critical transport infrastructure to enhance international connectivity for tourism, trade, investment, and the diaspora. In order to enhance operational efficiency, expand and modernise the fleet, the Government is further capitalising the airline by acquiring eight additional new passenger aircraft. The Financial Year 2026/2027 priorities for transport Mr Speaker, Shs 8.79 trillion has been allocated next financial year for transport infrastructure development. The priority areas will include: i. Construction of the Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway and completion of rehabilitation of the meter gauge railway. ii. Construction, upgrade and maintenance of national, city, district, urban and community access roads. iii. Construction and maintenance of strategic bridges. iv. Development of water transport systems such as ferries and ports. v. Operationalisation of Kabalega International Airport and continued upgrade of regional aerodromes. vi. Expansion of the Uganda Airlines.

148 THE BUDGET SPEECH, 2026 Energy development Mr Speaker, reliable and affordable energy is essential for industrialisation and socioeconomic transformation. The Government continues to invest heavily in electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. In the Financial Year 2025/2026, the Government achieved the following in energy development: a) Continued development of hydro, solar and other energy projects alongside preparatory work for future nuclear investments. Installed generation capacity now stands at 2,098 megawatts. The Government’s medium- to long-term target is 52,482 megawatts to support industrialisation, urbanisation and economic growth. b) Completed and continued construction of multiple lines, including the Kole-Gulu- Nebbi-Arua line 132 KV, the Kampala Metropolitan transmission line 132 KV, including two associated mobile substations, Mbarara, Kabarole 132 KV, Karuma-Tororo 400 KV, Tororo resource 400 KV, Mutundwe-Entebbe 132 KV and Lira-Gulu-Agago 132 KV. Good progress has also been made on substations serving industrial parks in Mbarara, Kapeeka, and the Kabalega Petrochemical Industrial Park. c) The share of households in rural areas connected to grid electricity has nearly doubled in the three years from 6.8 per cent in the Financial Year 2021/2022 to 11.4 per cent in the Financial Year 2024/2025. d) Through the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company, Government commenced construction of four small mini-hydro power sites expected to generate 5 megawatts of electricity. These sites will be completed in March 2027 and will provide reliable power to very hard- to-reach and remote areas. Further, under the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project, 419,592 off-grid solar connections have been made countrywide. Financial Year 2026/2027 Priorities for the Energy Sector Mr Speaker, the Government has allocated Shs 2.07 trillion to energy development and the priority interventions include: i) Expansion of generation capacity by commencing the 380-megawatt Kiba hydro-electricity plant, a floating solar plant at Isimba, and 500 megawatts of utility scale solar in the Elgon and Acholi subregions; ii) Preparatory work for nuclear energy generation at Buyende; iii) Expansion of transmission and associated substation infrastructure; iv) Rural electrification; and v) Industrial power connections. Investing in People Mr Speaker, economic transformation is ultimately about people. A healthy, educated, skilled and productive population is indispensable for sustained growth and shared prosperity. That is why the Government continues to allocate a large share of the discretionary budget to human capital development, i.e. health, education, water and sanitation, and social protection. During Financial Year 2025/2026, the following milestones were achieved: Health Under health, Mr Speaker, the Government sustained its policy of progressively increasing investment in essential medicines and health supplies. Accordingly, funding through the National Medical Stores was increased by Shs 145.33 billion to Shs 862.93 billion in Financial Year 2025/2026. The Government will continue to increase domestic financing for essential health commodities with the aim of substantially

2 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS 6. Abeja Susan Jolly District Woman Representative Otuke NRM 7. Abigaba Cuthbert Mirembe Kibale County Kamwenge NRM 8. Acamfua Topista District Woman Representative Zombo Independent 9. Acan Joyce Okeny PWD Representative N/A NRM 10. Achayo Juliet Lodou Ngora County Ngora NRM 11. Achia Lokiru Gabriel Jie County Kotido NRM 12. Achola Catherine District Woman Representative Pallisa NRM 13. Aber Lillian District Woman Representative Kitgum NRM 14. Acom Alobo Joan City Woman Representative Soroti FDC 15. Aayoo Joyce Makamoe District Woman Representative Abim Independent 16. Acon Julius Bua Otuke East County Otuke NRM 17. Adeke Anna Ebaju District Woman Representative Soroti FDC 18. Adidwa Abdu Bukooli South County Namayingo Independent 19. Agaba Gilbert Workers Representative N/A Independent 20. Agaba Peter Ibanda Municipality Ibanda NRM 21. Ahebwa Wilber Manyisa Nakaseke North County Nakaseke NRM 22. Akello Beatrice Akori District Woman Representative Agago NRM 23. Aine Godfrey Kaguta Mawogola North County Ssembabule NRM 24. Akello Lucy District Woman Representative Amuru FDC 25. Akello Rose Lilly District Woman Representative Karenga NRM 26. Akol Anthony Kilak North County Amuru NRM 27. Akorikin Francis Kapelebyong County Kapelebyon NRM 28. Aguti Sarah District Woman Representative Dokolo UPC 29. Akugizibwe Aled Ronald Buruli County Masindi NRM 30. Akumu Catherine Mavenjina Older Persons Representative Northern NRM 31. Alenyo Marshall Godfrey Jonam County Pakwach Independent 32. Alioni Yorke Odria Aringa South County Yumbe NRM 33. Among Anita Annet District Woman Representative Bukedea NRM 34. Magogo Moses Hassim Budiope East County Buyende NRM 35. Opolot Isiagi Patrick Kachumbala County Bukedea NRM 36. Okwere David Beecham Bukedea County Bukedea NRM 37. Namulondo Sarah District Woman Representative Buyende NRM 38. Pedun Josephine District Woman Representative Ngora NRM 39. Aeku Patrick Soroti County Soroti NRM 40. Alyela Denis Omodi Lira East Division Lira City NRM 41. Akifeza Grace Ngabirano District Woman Representative Kisoro NRM 42. Akugizibwe Lawrence Mwenge County North Kyenjojo NRM 43. Amanya Cohen Kyampene Igara County West Bushenyi NRM 44. Achia Cathy District Woman Representative Kaabong NRM 45. Acom Esther District Woman Representative Serere Independent 46. Amaniyo Draville Sheilah District Woman Representative Mukono NUP 47. Aceng Jane Ruth District Woman Representative Lira City NRM 48. Ajilo Maria Gorretti Elogu District Woman Representative Kalaki NRM 49. Adome Francis Lorika Moroto Municipality Moroto NRM 50. Ameede Agnes District Woman Representative Butebo NRM 51. Amongin Jane Frances Okili District Woman Representative Kaberamaido NRM 52. Angura Fredrick Tororo South County Tororo NRM 53. Angwech Colline Kioga County Amolatar UPC 54. Anifa Bangirana Mawogola West County Ssembabule NRM 55. Anyakun Esther Davinia District Woman Representative Nakapiripirit NRM 56. Acheng Sandra District Woman Representative Kole NRM

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

Honourable members, in the VIP gallery, I want to introduce Hon. Namulondo Sarah, MP elect from Buyende, Hon. Nakku Fiona, the MP elect for workers, and Hon. Ssewagudde Robert, representing People with Disabilities, national, Hon. Matembe Miriam, and Hon. Emily Otekat. Honourable members, I want to refer you to rule 214 (14) (a). It says: “ The report of a committee on Bills shall…” and I am saying shall, “…be uploaded on the Parliamentary information system for the information of Members before the report is laid on the Table...” This report that was uploaded has my signature. I asked for it to be placed on the Order Paper with my able signature. The report of airlines that got out did not have my signature. I am the only one who can sanction a document to be uploaded, which I did, so the report was not leaked. Can you move your motion? [Mr Ssenyonyi] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

18803 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026 a short time with a great impact like that of Hon. Helen. I urge all of you to emulate Hon. Nakimuli’s inspirational and transformational leadership so that your impact lives longer after you. While Hon. Nakimuli belongs to the National Unity Platform party, which is in the Opposition, she cultivated cordial relationships across the political divide. (Applause ) Personally, when I lost my mother-in-law the other weekend, Hon. Nakimuli came and stayed overnight in Buyende District. (Applause) She was such a compassionate and down-to-earth lady. When she debated, she did so with evidence. Hon. Nakimuli was not confrontational; she was a calm girl whom everybody admired. Ask yourself how many people admire you. She was admired because of what she was doing. While we dedicate today’s sitting to pay tribute to Hon. Nakimuli’s remarkable legacy, I urge you to keep her legacy alive by upholding the values that she stood for. She was a selfless, dedicated, compassionate, transformational and charismatic leader. She believed in unity, togetherness and practiced Ubuntu. As we send off Hon. Nakimuli, I urge you to pray for ourselves. This is the seventh Member of Parliament that the 11 th Parliament has lost. Today, it has happened to Hon. Nakimuli; tomorrow, you do not know who it will happen to. May the Lord safeguard all of us as we serve people on this earth. We relay our heartfelt condolences to His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the leadership and Members of Parliament, the bereaved family, the people of Kalangala, the Orthodox fraternity, the sports fraternity – especially in Parliament – the National Unity Platform party and the people of Uganda at large for the loss of such a young, energetic and dedicated lady. Hon. Helen Nakimuli is gone, but her light still shines upon us – and, in a special way, on the people of Kalangala. She is survived by one daughter, Malanie - where is she? She is there and is in Senior One at Kibuli Secondary School. One thing we need to tell you is that you must keep your mother’s legacy alive. She is gone, but she left you behind. You must keep that name alive. The God we serve is the Father of orphans; He will see you through. As Parliament, we will ensure that we keep in touch with the family. We have just had a meeting with the parents. We received the post-mortem examination report about the death of Hon. Nakimuli. I have heard stories all over, but the post-mortem report has been handed over to the parents. We have also had an extensive meeting with the medics – and the Leader of the Opposition was involved. So, all the information is there. I request Members that as we pay tribute, let us pay tribute with dignity. Let us not bring politics or accusations because that is not who Hon. Nakimuli was. Let us give our friend, sister, and colleague a decent send-off. May the good Lord Rest Hon. Nakimuli’s soul in perfect peace. On behalf of Hon. Nakimuli – if there is anybody whom she ever hurt in this world, as she goes to be with the Lord, forgive her. I would like to recognise the presence of the Vice-President. (Applause) I would also like to recognise the presence of the Deputy Speaker. (Applause) I also recognise the presence of Majegere -(Laughter)- the Prime Minister. (Applause) Thank you for coming. I also have a condolence message from the East African Legislative Assembly, signed by Dr Siranda. We will pass the letter on. We also have a letter from the Democratic Party, signed by Dr Siranda, as the Secretary-General. We also have a condolence message from the Inter- Party Organisation for Dialogue, also signed by Dr Siranda. Thank you so much.

18615 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026 parish office to reach out to them with ease for avoidance of movement. Imagine someone moving from Buyende where there is no bank to Kamuli! It is a very long distance. I want to appreciate the fact that we have now taken a step towards the Parish Development Model. The same approach can be used to take care of these elderly people using the parish office. I thank you.

Actually, yesterday, when we had a debate here, we also complained about PDM. We said the parish officers are not doing a good job. They are removing – You were in Kyankwanzi when Hon. Nameere said that they deduct the money - is it Shs 500,000 and then just give the balance. There is still a problem with the use of the parish chiefs. I think we need to have an extensive discussion on how this can be done so we can come up with a viable solution. Meanwhile, Buyende needs a bank. Yes, Hon. Faith.

18621 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026 be carried out at source quarterly. Further, the affected MDAs are also urged to incorporate within their budgets specified funds in order to enable them clear arrears accrued towards UCAA. The committee was informed that in regards to funds owed by the UN to the Uganda Civil Aviation, there is an MOU that states that the UN will operate at Entebbe International Airport at no cost and that UCAA will be compensated for the foregone income. The committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Works liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Office of the Prime Minister to have the matter resolved and report back to Parliament in the medium term. 7.1.6 The relocation of NAGRIC from the airport The committee was informed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority that it acquired 67.4 acres of land formerly owned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)/ National Animal Genetic Resources Centre (NAGRIC) to facilitate the expansion of Entebbe International Airport. In order to facilitate the acquisition, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority paid Shs 2.4 billion on 20 August 2019 to MAAIF, which would enable them to relocate to land measuring 76.5 acres in Kyanuma village, Busiro. In respect to that, the committee noted that this issue was raised in the committee report of the Financial Year 2025/2026, urging MAAIF and NAGRIC to relocate and pave the way for the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority given that funds were received in lieu of the land by NAGRIC, but the status quo remains the same. The committee recommends and urges the ministers for Works and Transport and Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, in consultation with the Office of the Prime Minister, to come up with an amicable solution to the land under dispute and report back to Parliament in the medium term. 7.1.7 Ferries and inland water transport safety Ferry services in Uganda are primarily managed by Uganda National Roads Department in the Ministry of Works and Transport and private operators. They are critical infrastructure in connecting rural communities and bridging road networks across Lake Victoria, Kyoga, Albert, and the River Nile. These services significantly reduce travel times for people and cargo by serving key areas like Kalangala, Buvuma, and the Buyende-Kaberamaido route. The committee noted that inland water transport has been neglected over time with concerns about limited connectivity, ferry breakdowns, and makeshift boat use, persisting with up to 5,000 deaths occurring annually on Lake Victoria alone due to boat accidents. Madam Speaker, in respect to that, the committee takes into cognizance the ministry’s efforts towards construction of the Search and Rescue (SAR) centres and recommends that SAR centres be evenly distributed, constructed across all major water bodies. Further, island communities should be regularly sensitised on safe water transport usage given that most accidents are due to human error, like overloading, and most boats being in poor mechanical conditions. Further emphasis should be placed on regular vessel inspections in order to ensure compliance with set standards. 7.1.8 Operationalisation of the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) Project. The committee noted that the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is in the process of rehabilitating and upgrading the aging MGR network, including Malaba-Kampala, Tororo- Gulu, and expanding the commuter passenger services in the greater Kampala Metropolitan area under their strategic plan for Financial Year 2025/2026-2029/2030. Madam Speaker, the committee noted that in Financial Year 2026/2027, the Government has allocated Shs 161 billion to the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) towards the

Madam Speaker, you are spot on. This particular road project – Katine-Ochero Road – has been riddled with corruption. Last year, twice, that road was supposed to be awarded to a contractor, and they said there was a whistleblower who came up. That issue was investigated but we never saw the report. Around December last year, the same thing happened. Around March this year, the same thing happened. I would have loved to hear what that report is, and the dates for the contractor to be given the road. Secondly, on the issue of ferries, we informed the process in the beginning that Kaberamaido has the largest number of people who would use that ferry to come to Busoga and Kampala. The information available then suggested that the place where the workers should be staying would be in a place called Akampala, where the ferry docks, in Kaberamaido. However, up to now, there is no housing there. Instead, the housing was placed in Buyende, where the ferry starts from. Recently, the minister acknowledged and accepted that they would construct new buildings on that side. I would have expected to see that in the budget for the next year. As I speak, the ministry has started renting houses for workers to stay on the side of Kaberamaido, which is a better step, but we would have loved to see, in the budget, figures showing that construction will take place on the other side, to enhance the usage of the ferry. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Madam Speaker, on the project on Industrial Parks Electrification Phase II, the intended project is to construct substations and power lines to supply power to industrial parks. This will include the Sukulu Hills in Tororo, Mbale Industrial Park, Kapeeka Park in Nakaseke, the Wobulenzi Park in Luwero, and Nakasongola-Kaweweta Defense Industrial Park, amongst others. Under the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project, we intend to have an upgrade of the Kawaala, Mutundwe, Mukono, and Buloba-related infrastructure. Madam Speaker, the planned area of benefit is Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono environs. Madam Speaker, there is the ORIO Mini Hydro and Rural Electrification Project. The ministry intends to undertake construction of the mini hydro infrastructure, 288-kilometre distribution network, and 71,081 last-mile connections, particularly intended for areas in Hoima, Nchweera, Igassa, and Nsongya. Forgive my pronunciation due to cultural challenges. On the Kiba Hydropower Project, the ministry is undertaking a feasibility study, the environmental sustainability impact assessment, and access works and stakeholder engagement for this mini project, which is intended to be constructed in Nwoya and Kiryandongo districts. The Oriang Hydropower Project is still the same, and it is intended to be located in Nwoya and Oyam districts. On the Ayago Hydropower Project, preparatory studies are to be undertaken, as well as stakeholder management activities. The same is in Nwoya and Kiryandongo areas. Under the Buyende Nuclear Power Plant site evaluation is going to be undertaken, including meteorological tower installation, seismic and groundwater monitoring, and a resettlement action plan finalisation. This project will be located in Buyanja Subcounty in Buyende District. Madam Speaker, on the geothermal development, there is an intention to undertake deep exploration and drilling, as well as undertake surface studies. This project will be in Kibiro in Hoima, in Panyimur in Pakwach, in Okidi in Amuru, Karungu in Rubanda, Ihimbo in Rukungiri, and Kabuga in Kasese. The electricity access scale-up project

Madam Speaker, the committee welcomes the modest increase in the funding for Vote 017, especially in domestic development and non-wage allocations, because the energy sector remains one of the clearest enablers of industrialisation and constituency-level economic activity. However, the committee is concerned that the ministry still carries major unfunded obligations, including Shs 300 billion required to settle and complete the inherited Rural Electrification Agency projects, Shs 22 billion for land acquisition along the electricity access scale-up project corridor, Shs 50 billion for the liquefied petroleum gas regional storage infrastructure, Shs 177 billion for Buyende Nuclear RAPs, and further gaps in geothermal drilling and Kiba feasibility works, as well as mineral market establishment. The committee also expresses grave concern over the protracted delay in compensating and relocating the project-affected persons associated with the Karuma Hydropower Project. It has been over 10 years since the construction commenced. The affected land is located in Karuma and Awo villages, which are in Mutunda sub-county in Kiryandongo, and the Akurida and Nora villages in Kamdini. This impacts a total of 414 households. While the Government owes the PAPs approximately 70 billion, the budget for the financial year 2026/27 has allocated only Shs 10 billion, leaving the majority unaddressed, and these vulnerable communities remain unattended. There is a need for the Government to be more intentional and increase the money to settle these PAPs, especially in light of the report that this committee presented before this House in Gulu, where the Government undertook that by October 2024, money would have been found to settle the PAPs in Karuma. Madam Speaker, the unfunded projects are provided for under that table 6. I will go

Thank you. Is it seconded? That is schedule No.3. The money is meant for the Electoral Commission. (Members rose_) It is seconded by the whole team. Even the Member for Buyende is here. Ssalongo is here. Hon. Aeku, Hon. Daudi, by the whole House on this side, and by Ssalongo . (Laughter) Yes, justify the motion.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I rise on a matter of national importance. The Government of the Republic of Uganda is implementing a nuclear energy project in two districts. The first phase is being implemented in Buyende District, and the second phase will be in Nakasongola. Mr Speaker, the energy ministry has engaged stakeholders in Nakasongola. They had a meeting where they met the district executive committee and the council, the LC III chairpersons and their councils, and LC I chairpersons. However, Mr Speaker, because this is a political time, after that meeting, the propagandists started popularising it, and said that the Members of Parliament who were in Parliament in 2017 are the ones who have caused the evictions of people, or threatening them to be evicted. Mr Speaker, my humble request is that the Ministry of Energy –

Mr Speaker, we are truly developing nuclear energy, mainly to enhance the electricity we generate in the country to meet the projected demand. It is also true, one of the sites that we have identified as suitable for the development of nuclear power is in Nakasongola. It is also true that we are creating awareness. We have Buyende for our Phase 1, and Nakasongola for Phase 2. We also have Gulu as our Phase 3. When we started planning this, we created awareness, and that awareness is what is causing what he is saying. We are actually going to enhance the awareness; Nobody is going to be evicted from his land, especially when you are far off from the implementation. We are going to engage the communities and create more awareness about it so that they do not have fears. In case that time comes, they will be compensated. We have a provision for compensation of the project-affected persons. We shall engage them.

17957 Thursday, 11 September 2025 patients from Buyende and elsewhere; it should also be worked on. Of course, as I said before, the petition I have received is for Soroti Hospital. The ministry should ensure they work on the regional hospital because we currently have more of a district hospital. Therefore, I want the minister to look at that and report to this House. Yes? (Hon. Silwany rose_)

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.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The honourable minister must also come with an update on those town councils that have never received the Road Fund, since the inception and two, what is going to happen this financial year regarding those town councils. Finally, you provided the two wonderful ferries on Lake Kyoga, but because the contractor that was supposed to provide docking services abandoned the sites, the ferries are floating on the water. People are ready to use them, but they do not have a docking place. When are you resuming work to complete the docking places in Bukungu, Buyende District, Kagwara in Serere District and Okile in Kaberemaido District?

…59,901 persons with disabilities. Madam Speaker, I have provided an additional Shs 404.9 billion for social protection next Financial Year 2025/2026. Water, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection To improve the quality of life, the Government continues to invest in the provision of safe water, improve sanitation, and ensure protection of the environment. These include the following: (i) Villages in Uganda with at least one safe water source have remarkably increased to eight out of every 10 villages. Nationwide, 57,951 villages out of 71,225 have been served with a safe water source. (ii) Completed construction of 259 medium and large solar-powered water supply and sanitation systems and gravity flow schemes across the country. (iii) The construction of 42 large solar-powered water supply systems is ongoing in Agago, Yumbe, Amudat, Kaabong, Kasese, Kakumiro, Sembabule, Kisoro, Rubanda, Bulambuli, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Kyegegwa, Buyende, Nakaseke, Namayingo, Rakai and Buvuma. (iv) With regard to clean water, the construction of piped town water supply systems is ongoing in 32 towns. These include: Namasale, Kakingol, Kamuli, Ngoma Town, Lunya, Karogo Phase II, Ishaka (mobilisation), Nyakashaka, Bukumi, Kanapa, and Odongai. Construction is also ongoing in Palabek-Kal, Rhino Camp, Arra-Dufile, Lubeli Refugee Settlement, Bolori, Nyanseke, Busaale, Kibuzi, and expansion in two towns of Kiboga and Zigoti. Other beneficiary towns are: Lamwo, Lacekocot, Iri-Iri, Lorengecora, Manafwa, Butaleja-Busolwe, Tirinyi-Kibuku-Kadama- Budaka, Kaliro-Namungalwe, Rukungiri and Obongi. (v) The construction of various water supply systems in 26 districts is at varying levels of physical progress. These include: Manafwa Town Council and the installation of solar packages that is ongoing in Losilang, Kasawo (Phase I), Kabura-Mwizi (Phase I), Bukumi, Bulangira and Kyebando-Kasimbi, and Busaale Town. Also, the Government is starting the development of new piped water supply systems in Rubanda, Kabale, Alebtong, Nakasongola, and Kamuli districts, among others. Madam Speaker, I have provided an additional Shs 366.1 billion next financial year for water resource management, climate change mitigation, natural resources and environment. The priority interventions include: the construction of water supply infrastructure to increase service in the underserved communities in rural, urban and refugee settlements; increasing rehabilitation and expansion of existing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure; and increasing forest and wetland cover. Overall, I have allocated a total of Shs 11.44 trillion in the next financial year towards investing in the people of Uganda through health, education, social protection, and water and sanitation.

17526 BUDGET SPEECH ii) Enhance access to electricity through implementation of the $638 million Electricity Access Scale-up Project covering grid expansion, connectivity and clean energy options for one million new electricity connections. Further, the Government will continue investing in priority transmission lines and sub-stations, particularly to the industrial parks, growth centres and other strategic manufacturing facilities like the clinker factory in Moroto, Karamoja; the fertiliser factory in Kampirigisa, Mpigi; Simba Cement Factory in Mbarara, Western Uganda; Dei BioPharma in Matugga, Wakiso District; and; the Coffee Factory in Ntungamo, among others. iii) Commence development of new power generation plants to meet the growing demand. These include new hydropower plants at Ayago and Oriang in Nwoya District, and Kiba in Oyam District, the development of nuclear power in Buyende District, and the rehabilitation of Kiira- Nalubaale Power Plant. Industrial Development and Manufacturing Madam Speaker, with regard to industrial development and manufacturing, the following achievements have been registered: i) The Government has operationalised eight industrial parks, which include Namanve, Luzira, Bweyogerere, Mbale, Soroti, Kasese, Mbarara, and Jinja industrial parks. We have also supported the development of three privately-owned industrial parks, which are Liao Shen Kapeeka in Nakaseke District, MMP in Buikwe District, and Tian Tang in Mukono. ii) To-date, a total of 628 companies/industries have been allocated land within the various industrial parks, 47 per cent of which are in manufacturing. Out of all the companies allocated land, 307 are fully operational, 195 are undertaking construction, and 122 have commenced preparatory activities. The parks have attracted a total capital investment of $4.5 billion and created 181,403 jobs. iii) Madam Speaker, several industrial parks have become centres of innovation, hosting firms that have introduced new technologies and products, such as: a single HIV pill (Quality Chemicals Ltd); GIS transformers (Orion Electricals); plastic-to-fabric recycling (Fei Long Investment Ltd); locally manufactured electric vehicles (Kiira Motors); the first powder-free surgical gloves (East African Medical Vitals); and import substitution products like fridges, transformers, toiletries, textiles, ceramics, televisions, and blankets. iv) The government has supported industrialisation by investing in strategic manufacturing facilities through Uganda Development Corporation with a total investment of Shs 1.2 trillion. Madam Speaker, next financial year, I have provided Shs 308.9 billion to further support infrastructure development in industrial parks, including roads, waste management, drainage, and utilities; and Shs 187 billion for capitalisation of Uganda Development Corporation (UDC). Security, Good Governance, and Rule of Law Madam Speaker, security, good governance and the rule of law are the foundation for socio- economic transformation. Everybody knows that. During this financial year, the following achievements were registered: i) Strengthened and modernised the security infrastructure to protect Ugandans, investors and our visitors from any security threats. We have invested in security apparatus and more sophisticated intelligence network and border control mechanisms. ii) Provided adequate funds to security institutions, including the Military, Police, Prisons, and intelligence agencies for operations, and improving the capacity and welfare of men and women in uniform. iii) Promoted regional and international relations, including playing a strategic role in peace processes in Somalia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Equatorial Guinea;

17498 ADDRESS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION In the past, delayed investment in new electricity generation capacity led to power blackouts – Do you remember? And it affected productivity in the industrial services sector. To stop this from happening again, the Government will commence investment in new hydropower plants at Ayago in Nwoya District, 840 megawatts; Kiba in Oyam District, 400 megawatts; and Oriang in Nwoya, 382 megawatts. In addition, work is ongoing for the 8,400 megawatts nuclear power plant in Buyende District. All these investments, when completed, will bring Uganda’s electricity generation capacity to 12,074 megawatts. However, we are aiming at 52,000 megawatts. Human capital The Government continues – Do not mind the long speech; you are the ones who invited me. (Laughter) - to focus on attaining a good standard of health for Ugandans and those living in Uganda. The prevention strategy remains the most powerful tool for fighting diseases. Therefore, I urge all Ugandans to adopt healthy lifestyles by exercising, maintaining personal hygiene, eating nutritious foods, sleeping under a treated mosquito net, refraining from dangerous practices like smoking, sexual promiscuity, etc. While the Government is investing in improving the health infrastructure across the country, it is the responsibility of every individual to ensure that they live in a clean and safe environment to avoid falling sick. Government has invested in a number of health infrastructure projects. These include infrastructure development for the Uganda Cancer Institute and regional cancer centres, the Uganda Heart Institute, intensive care units and imaging centres for referral hospitals. Construction of new maternity wards and staff houses in the health centres II that are being upgraded to health centres III, is currently ongoing. This has significantly increased the health facilities in all districts across the country. For example, when I visited Yumbe District recently, I found out that Yumbe alone has 26 health centres III. This means that our people, especially children and expectant mothers, no longer have to travel long distances when they get sick or when they are going to give birth. This also supports immunisation, which helps to raise healthy children, and supports the detection of dangerous disease outbreaks before they spread. The Government has supported the establishment of a pharmaceutical industrial park at Namanve that is producing surgical gloves and examination gloves, disposable syringes, human drugs like magnesium sulphate and paracetamol. Next financial year, the Government will support the construction of specialised centres of excellence for cancer and cardiovascular treatment, among others. Education The Government has introduced reforms in the education sector, which are aimed at re-orienting the curriculum towards a competency-based approach. This involves equipping learners with practical skills and competencies that are required in the private sector. This will help to reduce unemployment among school graduates. Government continued to implement the Universal Primary Education programme, reaching 8.8 million learners across 12,433 Government-aided primary schools at a sum of Shs 184 billion. The Government, through the School Facility Grant, constructed 413 new classrooms for primary schools and renovated 181 classrooms. Government procured and distributed 334 sets of mini-laboratory equipment to 334 primary Government schools to enhance practical science learning and foster early scientific curiosity among young learners. A total of 593 teachers were recruited to facilitate operationalisation of the newly grant- aided secondary schools in sub-counties. The Government has successfully completed the construction of an additional 50 seed secondary

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17058 APPROVAL OF BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2025/2026 generation, the Government is exploring the possibility of undertaking an 8,400 nuclear power project in Buyende. Feasibility studies have started. The Government also wishes to start a centre for Nuclear Science and Technology at Soroti University. The purpose of this is to have a project that will once and for all provide a substantial contribution of power to the grid. In order to attain this, the committee recommends that the Government provide at least Shs 10 billion for the purposes of feasibility study and commencement activities, and another Shs 3 billion for us to acquire the land that will enable us to undertake the 8,400-megawatt nuclear project in Buyende. Sustainable development of petroleum resources The committee recommends that the accounting officer of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda should enhance regulatory oversight so as to ensure the timely and cost-efficient completion of critical projects, including the drilling operations, oil extraction facilities, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The Status of the acquisition of right-of-way for the petroleum products pipeline (Buseruka to Mpigi) The committee notes that whereas progress has been made on the compensation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) along the refined products pipeline from Buseruka-Hoima- Mpigi, the funding for the construction of houses for PAPs that opted for relocation rather than together with titling of their pipeline corridor construction of the community infrastructure, lively restoration is still pending. The committee recommends that the Government provides adequate funding for all outstanding contractual obligations, including the PAP implementation, as well as the construction of resettlement houses. The feasibility study for the Tanzania-Uganda Natural Gas Pipeline The committee recommends that the Government should provide Shs 2 billion to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development for the gas pipeline feasibility study. Water and environment sector, support to the rural water project, source per village For every village in Uganda to get at least one safe water source, in line with the presidential directive, it would require Shs 1.5 trillion annually for the supply of the unserved villages in the country over the next five years. However, given the current financial constraints, the ministry requests Shs 50 billion, as additional funding, to implement a clean water source per village project in compliance with the presidential directive. The committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should provide Shs 50 billion to support the improvement of the water storage and distribution network expansion throughout the country. Inadequate budgetary allocations to the service acceleration project Service Coverage Acceleration Project (SCAP 100) under the National Water and Sewerage Corporation and SCAP 100 under the umbrella project of the ministry is one of the projects where the Government intends to ensure that even the townships, villages, and some rural growth areas receive piped water, as well as increase the distribution. Both of these projects have significantly suffered a severe cut of their budgets. SCAP 100 under national water to the extent of receiving only Shs 1 billion out of the Shs 30 billion, when the project was launched in 2019. The committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should provide an additional Shs 35.85 billion for SCAP 100 under the umbrella projects.

Thank you. Honourable colleagues, in the public gallery this morning, we have Kwisania Savings Group from Budiope East, Buyende District. They are represented by Hon. Moses Hassim Magogo and Hon. Mary Annet Nakato. They have come to observe the proceedings of this House. Please, join me in welcoming them. (Applause) Thank you.

16835 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL 2025 On the overall performance of the budget under the UPF, we recommend reallocating funds from the assistance to Uganda Police Force projects to critical UPF areas. Uganda Police Force must create a comprehensive successor project for nationwide investments. The second recommendation is that the Uganda Police Force should expedite the preparation and approval processes of the CCTV Phase III Project to ensure its inclusion in the national plan budget. We reviewed the traffic and road safety and, therefore, recommend as follows: 1. An additional Shs 7.577 billion for transport equipment be provided; 2. Shs 1 billion for an IOV inspection lane and certification centre to be provided; 3. Shs 18 billion for 10 mobile inspection stations for IOV to be provided; 4. Uganda Police Force should link the EPS to the NIRA database; and 5. Uganda’s driver licensing system should be adjusted to capture details of foreigners who commit traffic offences. On police accommodation and the ongoing construction projects, we note that 74 per cent of the police officers lack institutional accommodation. However, the Uganda Police Force is working on a police accommodation project. This project is excluded from PIP. The Ministry of Internal Affairs plans to build 69,000 housing units for the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service, and the DCIC, through a PPP arrangement. We, therefore, recommend that the Uganda Police Force accelerates the completion of the accommodation project to comprehensively address police accommodation challenges in the year 2025/2026. On the subcounty policing model – this is a flagship security solution to the country, initiated by His Excellency, the President, and it is now under implementation. The model aims to use limited resources in subcounties to improve policing services for communities, including establishing a police station in each area, following: 1. Deployment of a minimum of 18 personnel; 2. Two motorcycles per police station; 3. A counter phone and radio communication; 4. An office; and 5. Staff accommodation for at least 18 personnel. The Uganda Police Force has tested this model in Greater Masaka in the Financial Year 2023/2024, establishing 892, which is 41 per cent of the 2,190 subcounties, nationwide. In the Financial Year 2025/2026, Shs 5 billion is allocated for the construction of 30 model police stations and completing 11 in greater Masaka, along with acquiring 333 motorcycles and communication equipment. However, there is a funding gap of Shs 557 billion. We, therefore, recommend that Shs 587 billion be provided for the nationwide rollout of the subcounty policing model. On crime management, we recommend that Shs 17 billion be provided for CIID investigations and Shs 2.3 billion for crime intelligence in the Financial Year 2025/2026. On the Canine Unit, we see that expanding the Canine units to 36 locations of Budaka, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Zombo, Adjumani, Madi-Okollo, Pakwach, Vurra, Kaberamaido, Koboko, Terego, Maracha, Moyo, Ayivuni, Buyende, Kaliro, Namutumba, Ngora, Hima, Namisindwa, Kwania, Agago, Nwoya, Amuru, Kyankwanzi, Apac, Kole, aerodromes and border points of Jinja, Soroti, Arua, Mbarara, Kisoro, Mpondwe, Katuna and Mirama Hills nationwide, requires an additional Shs 2.259 billion. The unit faces challenges with unreliable transport for sniffer dogs to crime scenes. Reliable transport is needed at the district stations, requiring Shs 28.44 billion for equipment in 29 regions.

Thank you. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, Kasilo is in peninsula, so, have it on board. However, I want to thank the Government on behalf of the people of Buyende, Kamuli, Kasilo and Kaberamaido for the two wonderful ferries that have been completed. They are now floating. The only challenge now is that we cannot use them because the contractor who was responsible for building the docks abandoned the sites because of non-payment of Shs 2.7 billion. We have had these wonderful ferries floating on the water for the last four months. Can the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development provide the resources to complete the docks in Kamuli, Buyende, Kasilo and Kaberamaido? We do not want to have white elephants on - (Member timed out.)

15378 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT STATEMENT [Mr Ssenyonyi] use of its fertile soil around Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga, coupled with good rains. However, the persistent poverty in Busoga continues to raise questions about whether cane cultivation is benefiting farmers. Uganda Bureau of Statistics 2020 figures show that Busoga has 1.2 million poor persons; this is 2020 and it could be different now, of which 400,000 are living in food poverty. Food poverty, often referred to as household food insecurity, can be triggered by a crisis in finance or personal circumstances. It encompasses both the affordability of food and its availability within local communities. The Economic Policy Research Center asserts that Eastern Uganda, particularly Busoga, has the largest sugarcane milling capacity, accounting for 35 per cent, followed by Central Uganda at 27 per cent, then Western Uganda at 26 per cent, and Northern Uganda, the newest entrant in sugar milling, at 12 per cent. Despite the importance of sugarcane, farmers face persistent challenges that threaten their income and well-being. These are some of our findings: 1. Low cane prices Farmers sell sugarcane to millers at extremely low prices, often below production costs. For instance, in 2023, last year, the price per tonne was Shs 98,000, a decline from previous figures, which would at times go to beyond Shs 200,000. Even then, what the farmer eventually gets is so meager due to the other operational costs such as harvesting, cutting, loading, and so on. 2. Delayed fulfilment of the presidential pledge to construct two sugar mills owned by farmers. In 2021, the Government pledged to construct two sugar factories in Busoga that very year, owned by the farmers, as a way of empowering them. These factories were to be constructed in the districts of Buyende and Luka, in 2021. However, to date, no construction has taken place. Rather, there has been a back and forth by Uganda Development Corporation, despite the release of more than Shs 8 billion for the purchase of land. 3. Delayed payments Many millers delay to make payments to farmers, leaving them cash-strapped. Farmers reported that at times, they would wait for up to six months for their payments. 4. Recovery cost The millers charge the sugarcane farmers that supply cane 9 per cent per ton as recovery costs for the milling of the cane. 5. VAT charge These sugarcane farmers told us that they are charged 18 per cent VAT on the sugarcane, which is not in tandem with the tax laws of Uganda. VAT is charged on finished products, not raw materials. That is why it is referred to as “Value Added Tax.” What is even more bothersome is that it is doubtful that the millers who collect this money eventually remit the same to Uganda Revenue Authority. 6. Formula for pricing of sugar The price of sugarcane is calculated based on only one by-product, that is sugar, and yet there are many other by-products from sugarcane. Some of the social and infrastructure issues that we discovered include: i. Limited access to inputs Farmers struggle to afford fertilisers, pesticides, and high-quality seedlings. ii. Poor infrastructure Poor roads delay the transportation of harvested cane to mills, leading to losses in weight and quality.

15404 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT The new HIV infections stand at about 38,000 annually, and about 19,000 deaths were recorded in 2023. Infections among young people, 15 to 24 years, accounted for nearly 40 per cent of all the new HIV infections in the year 2023, with the new infections occurring, three times more among young girls compared to boys, in the same period. Men, take care. Madam Speaker, the National World AIDS Day 2024 theme is; “Accelerating Interventions to End AIDS by 2030”, which aligns with the global theme; “Human Rights Are Essential to Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030”. This, as well, aligns with the new global AIDS strategy of ending AIDS by 2030 and commitment to zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero discrimination. Madam Speaker, the objective is to inform and seek your support towards the commemoration of this day, which will be held on 1 st December, like I said before. The commemoration will be held in Buyende District, in Bukungu Town Council. As a country, we always commemorate this day to take stock of achievements in the fight against HIV and AIDS, and re-dedicate our efforts to the fight against this epidemic. It is therefore critical to have accelerated sensitisation of the public about the prevailing risk of new HIV infections, and what the community needs to do to mitigate the risks. Commemoration of World AIDS Day provides us a strategic opportunity for engaging the public. In this regard, the Office of the President will provide oversight to the new AIDS Commission, to ensure that community sensitisation is intensified, as part of the commemoration activities. As I conclude, Madam Speaker, I seek your indulgence to note the following key aspects: 1. To note that World AIDS Day will take place in Buyende District, Bukungu Town Council, at Bukungu Primary School. 2. To inform you that the preparations for the commemoration of World AIDS Day 2024, have already commenced. To inform you that the World AIDS Day will be commemorated on 1 December 2024, under the theme, “Accelerating the Interventions for Ending AIDS by 2030.” 3. To inform you that all of you are requested to support the preparation for the commemoration of World AIDS Day, and relay HIV messages across the country as national leaders, to increase HIV awareness and advocacy. 4. To inform you to wear the red ribbon, as a symbol of standing in solidarity with the people living with HIV and awareness creation. 5. To also seek your participation in the commemoration of the World AIDS Day at Bukungu in Buyende District. I beg to move, Madam Speaker.

14747 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2024 of this place. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I want to thank Government for the two Buyende, Kaberamaido and Kagwara (BKK) ferries to connect Buyende, Bukungu, Kagwara in Kasilo and Kaberamaido.

Thank you, Mr Speaker and the honourable minister for the statement made. We would like to thank the Government for the efforts that it has put in to support. However, Mr Speaker, I would like to put it at your desk that people should not only assume that we use electricity to light for ourselves but right now, it is a business. I want to take an example of Buyende District because the lake has been a service to the rest of the population. We are left with nothing. The land is infertile and very few cattle keepers, so, the rest would benefit in electricity. Honourable minister, I am requesting that you visit Buyende. As a result of the nuclear plant, the majority of those who come to visit the district keep on promising that we wait for the grid of the nuclear plant yet it is in one constituency. The other is not covered. Secondly, we have two functional health centres IV where we have permanent doctors operating and running oxygen cylinders but electricity is rare. When we get a blackout, it takes a month to be reconnected. The transformers that are available, I believe it is the staff working with Umeme who come to vandalise them. There is not a villager who can manage to vandalise a transformer. It is the staff within Umeme who know how to reconnect and disconnect them. Mr Speaker, I beg that Buyende should be given special consideration and Busoga at large, like other regions. Honourable members, do not think that we are segregating, but for Busoga Region, it is electricity that we can benefit from. Busoga being the mother of the dam, we deserve it, just like other regions. Thank you. (Applause)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to thank the honourable minister, for the statement made. As Busoga Region, we have the Nakabango Skilling Project and we would like to thank the Government for that initiative. However, we were requested to send 16 youths from the Busoga region yet as Buyende, we have 680 youths who have dropped out of school. I am privileged that the minister visited the district one time and saw how overwhelming the youth demands were. Through you, Mr Speaker, I request the honourable minister for the youth to revisit and revise. Every district is dynamic. In Buyende, most of the youth were engaged in fishing, but as we speak, a majority of them have been on strike at Bukungu Landing Site. Yesterday, when we were there, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) discussed the issues of fishing; we failed to control them. In real essence, their argument was right. The majority have been engaged in fishing, especially the small fish, but those are incapacitated financially; they cannot afford the legal – (Member timed out.)

13812 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME [Mr Barugahare] Affairs) needs to work on together with the Parliament so that these matters are addressed as soon as possible so that these children’s homes get cars. I am inspecting the homes - I was in Mbale two days ago, Fort Portal the other day, and Masindi on Friday, I intend to go to Gulu next week and Arua a week after and then Kampiringisa. So let Parliament and Cabinet work together to have this budget for the juvenile and rehabilitation centres increased so that – (Interjections) - I will give you an example of Fort Portal remand home. It has a block with asbestos and these are condemned materials. So, why don’t we remove the asbestos and put iron sheets? We need to work jointly as Parliament and Cabinet to have this addressed. Hon. Nakato of Buyende raised the issue of having only Nakabango where 16 youths were selected from every district. So far the Government has started with 18 skilling centres country-wide in every sub-region but out of those 18, they allocate every district – like in the central region -Buganda, you have one in Kayunga but the capacity to hold so many is not there. That was a Presidential Initiative; the budget has not been expanded for the same. Hon. Okot Boniface thanked the President and the Government for celebrating International Youth Day on the right day. I want to thank the President as well for having allowed this to happen. Hon. Namugga raised the issue of the Shs 43 billion that was meant to be revolved as per the Auditor-General’s report and it has not been revolved. This will be investigated and we shall report back to Parliament.

13456 PRESENTATION OF THE BUDGET SPEECH FY 2024/2025 Water, sanitation and environment protection As a result of Government intervention, more Ugandans now have access to safe, clean water. Coverage in rural areas is now estimated at 67 per cent and 70 per cent in urban areas. Out of the 71,225 villages, 56,617 villages have been served with at least one safe water source. In the Financial Year 2024/2025, clean water coverage will increase to 70 per cent and 85 per cent in rural and urban areas respectively. In the rural areas, the target is to reduce the distance to the nearest source of clean and safe water for human and animal consumption to less than one kilometre while in urban areas to less than 500 metres. The following are among the priorities we have budgeted for the next financial year: v. Construction of 52 large solar-powered water supply systems in 19 districts that are currently at less than 50 per cent water coverage. These are - let me mention them; Agago, Yumbe, Amudat, Kaabong, Bulambuli, Buvuma, Buyende, Namayingo, Rakai, Nakaseke, Sembabule, Kibaale, Kasese, Kyegegwa, Mubende, Lyantonde, Kakumiro, Kassanda and Kisoro; vi. Construction of another 15 solar-powered water supply systems in the rural growth centres of Lwentulege, Bugwara, Kabamba, Kikoora, Mwitanzige, Lugala, Kitenga, Bukizibu/Bumwena, Igwaya, Kidera, Bugomolwa, Kitonge - Nakasero, Kikonge, Kasese and Lubaali. This will cover a population of over 272,000 persons; vii. Completion of the construction of 31 town water supply systems and sanitation facilities in Bulangira, Kanapa, Aligoi, Opengate Kawo, Karago, Nyakashaka, Buikwe, Bundibugyo, Kapchorwa, Kamuli, Namasale, Kaliro - Namungalwe, Butaleja–Busolwe, Budaka–Kadama- Tirinyi-Kibuku, Kyankwanzi, Butemba, Ngoma, Lunya, Palabek-Kal (Lamwo), Obongo, Lamwo, Rhino Camp, Arra/ Dufile, Amuru, Kole, Alangi, Zeu, Kakingol, Iriiri and Lorengacora; viii. Construction of 17 rural water supply systems in the refugee hosting districts of Adjumani, Lamwo, Madi-Okollo, Moyo, Terego and Yumbe; ix. Progress of the construction of 26 water supply systems at various stages in Manafwa (now at 80 per cent), Mukura (40 per cent), Kidera (40 per cent), Atutur (40 per cent), Kadungulu (10 per cent), Kaproron (10 per cent), Iyolwa (20 per cent), Bukumi (5 per cent), Rubaya (50 per cent), Bethlehem - Nabigasa, Phase 1 (50 per cent), Kabura - Mwizi Phase 1 (50 per cent), Mabira (50 per cent), Bukiro (50 per cent), Nyabisirira (50 per cent), Bugarama - Karweru (50 per cent), Rwere - Kateretere (50 per cent), Kagarama – Bushura - Kibuzigye (50 per cent), Nyanseke (80 per cent), Busaale (95 per cent), Kibuzi (100 per cent), Adilang, Puranga (Pader), Kasawo, Phase 1 (5 per cent), Kyebando - Kasimbi (5 per cent), Nabilatuk and Losilang; and x. Increasing the water for production storage capacity for commercial farmers from 52.6 million cubic metres to 76.8 million cubic metres. To support the restoration of our environment and reverse the effects of climate change, Government shall undertake the restoration of 42,450 hectares of degraded wetlands along the Awoja, Kandekye - Ruhorobero, Nchwera, Chambura, Kiruruma, Naigombwa, Kibimba, Tochi, Aswa, Sezibwa, Mayanja, Muzizi, Mpanga and Lumbuye water systems. In addition, Government shall demarcate a 720-kilometre boundary with concrete pillars along the following wetlands; Kibimba, Tochi, Sezibwa, Mayanja, Muzizi,Awoja, Mpologoma, Ishasha, Kandekye, Ruhorobero, Nchwera, Chambura, Kiruruma and Naigombwa. A total of 15 million seedlings of assorted tree species shall be procured and distributed to individual farmers in several districts as well as to refugee-

13466 PRESENTATION OF THE BUDGET SPEECH FY 2024/2025 iii. Improving the quality of power supply through the systematic operation and maintenance of existing power infrastructure; iv. Increasing access to clean energy by supporting clean cooking technologies; v. The development of five micro-grid power plants using wind and solar hybrids in Karamoja; and vi. Preparatory activities for the 8,400MW Nuclear Power Plant in Buyende District. Industrial development and manufacturing Madam Speaker, in our tenfold growth strategy, the Government is going to step up efforts to accelerate the diversification of the economy, add value to raw materials to boost exports and import substitution to continue reducing our import bill, and also build more basic industries to produce items that Ugandans use daily such as sugar, soap, cooking oil, clothes, medicines, construction materials, et cetera. Our industrialisation efforts are being undertaken mainly through the private sector, but with the State playing a de- risking role. The Government, through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), is undertaking targeted investments to increase Uganda’s manufacturing capacity. During the financial year we are ending, the following investments have been undertaken by UDC to increase local manufacturing capacity: i. The Atiak Sugar Factory has acquired modern mechanised equipment for the sugarcane fields in Amuru and Lamwo districts and installed modern irrigation systems; ii. Four tea factories have been supported to expand and process tea for both domestic market and export. These are: Kayonza Growers Tea Factory; Kigezi Highland Tea Factory; Mabale Growers Tea Factory; and Mpanga Growers Tea Factory; iii. Continued support to Mutuma Commercial Agencies (Ltd) in Luuka District to produce intermediary and final products such as surgical cotton, cotton cake, soap stock, and cotton-seed oil; iv. Investment in Bukona Agro-processors Ltd in Nwoya District to process cassava and cereals into ethanol for cooking. It produces 40,000 litres of ethanol per day; v. Investment in Budadiri Arabica Coffee Mills (Ltd) in Sironko District to process coffee for export; vi. Additional investment in Soroti Fruits Factory (Ltd) that is processing six metric tons of fruit (mangoes and oranges) per hour into fruit concentrates and juice; and vii. UDC has also invested in East African Medical Vitals (Ltd), manufacturer of examination and surgical gloves, to increase the company’s production capacity to create jobs and also save the country foreign exchange through import substitution. Madam Speaker, the Government is also continuing to develop industrial parks to provide investors with the required infrastructure and utilities. Work is in progress in Namanve Park (with 190 companies operating); Liao Shen Park in Kapeeka (19 companies); Sino-Uganda Industrial Park in Mbale (18 companies); Luzira Park (11 companies); Bweyogerere Park (eight companies); and MMP in Buikwe (seven companies). Other operational industrial parks include Jinja, Soroti, Kasese, Mbarara, and Tian Tang-Mukono Industrial Park. So far, over $3.5 billion has been invested in these parks in the form of foreign direct investment. Over 266,812 direct and indirect jobs have so far been created. Security, good governance, and rule of law Madam Speaker, peace and security, as well as the rule of law, are the foundation for all other

13199 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024 UK. Unfortunately, I have only been to the UK once. I do not even have a pussy cat in the UK. (Laughter) Honourable members, these sanctions are politically motivated. The Bill that you passed in this House – I am carrying a cross for the 48 million Ugandans. The Anti-Homosexuality Act is what is causing all this. This may not be the only ban. Another one will come in the pretext of corruption, theft and whatever. All those kinds of things will come but we serve a living God and we will always not allow bum-shafters in Uganda. If they want to do it, let them do it in their bedrooms not in public. The law is there; it will be implemented. Let whoever feels hurt go ahead. I do not need to go there. I have said I have a permanent passport to Bukedea and Buyende. (Applause) I do not need a visa. Therefore, honourable members, you need to be very firm and fight for your people. Just imagine it is your child being sodomised tomorrow. Regarding those sanctions, I have had an interaction and we have got to know what the sanctions are about. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is here but at an appropriate time, the Head of State will respond to it because that is an indictment to Parliament of Uganda. Honourable members, you passed the law. I did not even vote. I chaired but you voted. I am not worried. If they think I have property, they should go and freeze them and see if I will complain. Even a pussycat can - I would like to categorically tell you that, international backlash will continue but one thing we need to do is to respect each other and people’s values; and respect for traditions and cultures of countries. Honourable members, we are a sovereign country. Those writing reports are writing them because they want to do accountability. (Member spoke off the microphone. ) I have not said National Unity Platform (NUP). I have not said it – One day, I will allow you people to start boxing. (Laughter) Honourable members, we need to safeguard the sanctity of this House and this country. If we cannot do that, then we will not be doing what is expected of us and whatever we are doing is for the 48 million Ugandans. On a special note, I would like to thank the Parliament of Uganda for passing that law. (Applause) I thank the religious leaders, the Judiciary for upholding the decision and the President for assenting to that law. (Applause) That shows how much he upholds family values. I also thank all Ugandans. Honourable members, there is an outcry. Much as we passed the law on fisheries, people around the waters have continued being mistreated. Yesterday, I received information that a fisherman was killed at Lyingo Landing Site. Government needs to come in and see the enforceability of the law that was passed by this House because the people who are being killed are our people and those are the same people who will vote for us tomorrow. We need a response to that effect. Honourable members, this is not only happening in one island or one fishing area. You will find that - Hon. Mulimba cannot talk because he is a minister but he is suffering in his place; we need a response from Government to that effect. Today, we are going to look at the tax Bills and as you are aware, we are at the tail end of the budgeting process. Remember, I told you that we have already gazetted 13 June 2024 for the Budget reading. So, we should be able to look at where we are getting the money from for us to be able to fund the Budget that we are talking about. Let us look at where the money is coming from and then we will appropriate that money effectively. We would like to get a statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs who is the chief diplomat. Some of us may not be diplomats but we want a statement from the chief diplomat. We will also hear from the Leader of the Opposition on the World Press Freedom Day. I think he has a message for the press today being World Press Freedom Day. Hon. Akol -

The one I talked about was in Buyende . Honourable members, let us get a statement from the minister as guided by the Government Chief Whip. We want the report in the next sitting. Otherwise, the people who are being killed deserve to live. You can take away the fish but leave the person. (Applause)

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

Honourable members, can we have some silence? Honourable minister, before you bring your report, in the public gallery this afternoon, we have a delegation of all the LC III chairpersons of the Busoga subregion, from the districts of Bugweri, Bugiri, Luuka, Buyende, Iganga, Namayingo, Mayuge, Namutumba, Jinja, Kamuli and Kaliro. They are represented by the Members of Parliament from Busoga, headed by the Chairperson of Busoga Parliamentary Group. All the Basoga, stand up and we see you. (Applause) Join me in welcoming them to the Parliament of Uganda. (Applause) This is your Parliament. They are here for a two-day training on capacity building for local leaders and the role of Members of Parliament. By the time the councillors go back, they will have known the role of a Member of Parliament – not buying an ambulance, doing burials – (Laughter )- you are most welcome. Thank you so much for coming. (Mr Muzaale rose_) There is a procedural matter from the Member for Buzaaya.

Or a city, because Kaliro is very strategic, now that Saaka Bridge has been completed. Now, people from Pallisa, Madam Speaker, this is where you pass when you are heading to Buyende. It is a very strategic town but there is no hospital. When the Minister of Health came to Kaliro District, she assured the people that Bumanya Health Centre IV, which the President promised; he pledged that it would be a general hospital - the minister committed that every financial year there would be some infrastructural improvement. However, this year, I have not seen any allocation for that very hospital. That is why I see that this is a disadvantage because Kaliro is very strategic. When you go to Bumanya Health Centre IV, our health workers are so specialised and committed. That is why we get patients from all districts that are neighbouring Kaliro. Therefore, I really want the minister to clarify, and commit herself that what was mentioned last financial year, you will continue with that commitment, but –

Strategic Objective 2: Develop, conseree and diversify tourism products (l) Commenced construction works at the Ekyomugabe site of the Kitagata Hot Springs in Sheema District with fencing and levelling of parking grounds. Construction of the visitor information centre and craft shops is on-going. (2) Kagulu Hill in Buyende District enhanced with climbing steps and safet5l railings to enhance the visitor experience. (3) Construction of a modern pier at the Source of the Nile in Jinja City is ongoing. (4) Osukuru and Tororo Rock Site: Designs and layout concepts developed and finalised. (5) Concluded nationwide religious tourism audit for religious tourism product development and promotion. (6) Invasive species management continued in PAs with 1,255ha (against an annual target of 1295 ha) of invasive species cleared. (7) A total of 259.5km (against annual target of 3O5kms) of PA boundary maintained { -__ffI, I (nvv |fr" ( + ffi, F

Ask Hon. Jim Muhwezi. He knows the place very well. (Laughter) That is why, Mr Speaker, you have heard me fight for the ferry from Bukungu to Kagwara, from Buyende to Kagwara, and from Kaberamaido to Kasilo. That is how it is. The people of Kasilo have suffered the wrath of the enforcers on the lake. From the middle of last year, six people have been killed. One left 12 orphans – you know how those by the lake shores produce - I do not want to hear that. Mr Speaker, I think there is a need for – even if one has broken the law, the way they handle these people. They must be treated with dignity. When they arrest them, they bring them all the way to Central Police Station (CPS) at Buganda Road here for detention. That is where their families must follow them up and I think it is for a reason. It even takes time - two to three days - to reach CPS because they expect the families to be calling them for a bribe such that they can be released before they reach here. Why would you arrest someone from Kasilo, but you detain them at CPS, Kampala? Therefore, Mr Speaker, I request that on top of the prayers that my colleague, the Hon. Dr Apea has put, the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries visits areas where these killings have taken place to hear from the communities there about the wrath they have gone through and brings a report to Parliament. From that, we shall be able to make some recommendations that are necessary for us to help these people. Otherwise, they have suffered so much. We need Government to help us. These are our voters. When it comes to the issue of the nets, there are those nets that are imported ready-made, but there are also the threads that are imported from which people make nets locally. They have learnt the art of making these nets. Not only should the nets be banned, but also those threads; the material that people use to make local nets. Mr Speaker, it is a big problem that needs to be sorted out. We do not want to politicise this matter, but the security officers on the lakes should be humane enough as they arrest these people. Mr Speaker, if you do not mind, my neighbour from Buyende is asking to give information. With your permission – (Interruption)

Thank you, Hon. Okupa. In addition to what my colleague – (Interjections) - I come from Buyende and I am Nakato Mary Annet. I talk basing on the information I gathered from Bukungu Landing and Iyingo Landing sites. Mr Speaker, on Sunday, I visited Bukungu Landing Site and I think we need to get a permanent affirmative action for the people living on the lakes. There is the issue of licensing, which is similar to the zoning of the sugarcane. The people are rebellious on this because according to this licensing, when someone is from Bukungu Landing Site, they are gazetted to only fish around there. Then, there is the issue of drowning, which is very serious. As for Bukungu, like he said, we have a BKK ferry being constructed to connect Kagwara to Bukungu. I think when this ferry is completed on time, it will relieve the pressure on the lake because some people might get some employment. Secondly, I suggest that the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries should encourage the people there to do fish- ponding perhaps for their survival because 70 per cent of the people in Buyende are always committed to fishing. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. The following have been designated to the Committee on Equal Opportunities: 1. Hon. Emmanuel Komol - Dodoth East County; 2. Hon. Mary Annet Nakato - Buyende; 3. Hon. Miriam Mukhaye - Mbale; 4. Hon. William Museveni - Buwekula South County; 5. Hon. Moses Walyomu Muwanika - Kagoma County; and 6. Hon. Margaret Rwabushaija Namubiru - Workers Representative.

11270 SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE NO.1 FOR FY 2023/2024 I thank the President of the Republic of Uganda for assenting to that law. Some people thought that the President was not going to assent to it. I am proud and happy with what the President did. We will continue protecting the family, the rights of our children, our country and we will not live on handouts because you want to buy a visa; my visa was cancelled. Have I died? I have said as long as you do not cancel a visa to Bukedea, I have my home- and Buyende. I will go there freely - You can cancel the other visa, which is okay. We will not - the blacklist that they are talking about; do not care nor worry about that. You have all what you need in Uganda, as long as your kids are not being sodomised. your kids are living a life - this business of saying that you are going to use people’s children must stop. Honourable members- on the same issue?

10966 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR Madam Speaker, one of the activities we are going to do, for example, in Buyende, is the Kagulu Rock Climbing Challenge and our chief climber is going to be Ssalongo . (Applause) I would like to invite Members because some of the activities that are done on that rock are actually –

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

Thank you, Mr Speaker. As a result of heavy traffic congestion and the economic activities, the Government earlier earmarked to work on Jinja-Kampala Express Highway. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I beg to know how far this project has reached. I come from Buyende - I would like to know how far the Bukungu-Kamuli Road has reached. Lastly, and with due respect, I have heard about 300 families that were affected by the natural catastrophe about three months ago. As a Member of Parliament, I managed to get some food, but they are disgruntled as far as iron sheets are concerned. My prayer is, can I receive your quick intervention urgently? Thank you.

Right honourable, on that road, it should be Jinja- Mbulamuti-Bikungu because the other side will go to Buyende. They should ensure they reach Jinja. On the Kampala-Jinja Expressway, when you talk of financing I get concerned. The 10 th Parliament passed a loan of US$ 600 million. I remember this very well and we have never reported here that it did not materialise. It was an African Development Bank (ADB), European Union loan because that road was earmarked to be under Public-Private Partnership (PPP). To reduce on the cost of the road, they said we do a PPP. If it is between $ 1 billion and $ 1.2 billion then we should be able - Donors said we should cover part of the money so that the concessionaire does not charge a lot of money to collect it over time. Procurement went on very well and they reached a stage of financials. The President released a letter where he was saying one of the participants in the process should be removed; that is CCC. You had contracted International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank to do all this work. The IFC got stuck and Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was on the ground to remove CCC. Since then, we have been stuck. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, can we sort out the issue of procurement because the money is available, but also because of the PPP? We are paying interest on undisbursed loans from ADB for over three years. I request that you push your Minister of Works and Transport to expedite this issue so that we can have it sorted quickly. Hon. Okwalinga -

9121 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 15 JUNE 2023 Madam Speaker, after the on-going audit of the Government payroll, the ban on recruitment will also be lifted to enable cover the staffing gaps in education. Government will continue to support sports activities and entertainment talents and enforce copyrights for performing artists. Safe Water The national coverage for safe and clean water for human consumption now stands at 70 per cent; with 67 per cent in rural areas and 72 per cent in urban areas, but we still need more. In rural areas, gravity flow schemes have been completed at Lirima in Manafwa, Lukalu- Kabasanda in Butambala and Nyabuhikye- Kikyenke in Ibanda. Piped water systems have also been constructed at Nyakabingo in Rukungiri, Kabuyanda in Isingiro, and Orom Water Supply System in Kitgum-Lamwo. In addition, 40 solar-powered mini-piped schemes serving 173,000 persons have been constructed across 15 least-served districts including Lyantonde, Sembabule, Yumbe, Rakai, Buyende, Kamuli and Kakumiro. In urban areas, nine piped water supply and sanitation systems have been completed in Dokolo, Padibe - Lamwo, Odramacaku - Arua, Kagadi, Morulem and Alerek (Abim), and Kambuga II in Kanungu. Access to safe and clean water will be enhanced to achieve 85 per cent coverage in rural areas and 100 per cent coverage in urban areas by the year 2025. Next year, the main activities towards this goal include the construction of 1,540 boreholes in 1,050 villages and town wards; building 49 large, 67 medium and 80 small piped water schemes in both urban and rural areas, and the rehabilitation and maintenance of 50 water systems in growth centres. Interventions that build human capital have been allocated Shs 9.57 trillion, representing 18.2 per cent of the total budget. In addition, the Government, together with the World Bank, are implementing the $500 million in Uganda through the Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer programme to construct health centres III, IV, seed secondary schools and micro-scale irrigation facilities in local governments that do not have these facilities. Enhancing Infrastructure Stock and Quality The stock and quality of infrastructure is a key enabler for economic growth, development and social transformation. Transport Infrastructure Transport infrastructure development has been a major hallmark of Uganda’s recent economic development. The road sector in 1986 totalled 7,900 km. Today, it has expanded twenty-fold to almost 160,000 km. While only 6,700 km of today’s road network is paved, the road network now allows access to even the remotest parts of Uganda. Next financial year, we will substantially complete 16 national road projects including Atiak-Laropi, Moroto-Lokitanyala, Kawuku- Bwerenga, Namugonde-Bugiri, Nsambya- Mukwano, the Kampala Flyover and Rushere Town and Kyamate Access roads. In addition, priority will be accorded to maintenance of existing road networks, both national and District Urban and Community Access Roads (DUCAR). The Bukungu-Kagwara- Kaberamaido (BKK) Ferry and related landing sites, and Lake Bunyonyi ferries and their landing sites will also be completed. Madam Speaker, emergency repairs of the Kampala-Malaba Metre Gauge Railway were completed this year. (Applause) My team will have to come and explain this. The full rehabilitation of the Kampala–Malaba and Tororo–Gulu Metre Gauge Railway will

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the protection and wise ruling. The procedural matter I am raising is that when you look at the budget, there are areas where one subcounty has two seed schools, a health centre or an upgrade of health centres, yet some areas have nothing. Therefore, wouldn’t it be procedurally right, at this stage, to allow us to re-allocate resources so that instead of having two seed schools in one constituency, each constituency gets a seed school and a health centre? For example, when you look at Vote 830: Buyende District, there is the construction of Buyanja Seed School and the upgrade of Ndolwa Health Centre II to health centre III. Madam Speaker, all these two are in Budiope West County – the same constituency. I, therefore, propose that money for the upgrading of Ndolwa Health Centre II to health centre III goes for the upgrading of Kagulu Health Centre II and to health centre III - instead of doing two things in one constituency. We are not touching the figure, but just changing the words so that there is balance in the constituencies and each constituency gets a Government programme.

8754 BUDGETARY PROPOSALS & ESTIMATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 60) Vote 819: Bukwo District – Shs 22,102,420,000 61) Vote 820: Bulambuli District – Shs 22,999,426,000 62) Vote 821: Buliisa District – Shs 14,874,929,000 63) Vote 822: Bundibugyo District – Shs 33,203,487,000 64) Vote 823: Bunyangabu District - Shs 19,891,642,000 65) Vote 824: Bushenyi District – Shs 28,896,953,000 66) Votes 825: Busia District - Shs 32,967,494,000 67) Votes 826: Butaleja District - Shs 33,927,473,000 68) Vote 827: Butambala District – Shs 23,446,766,000 69) Vote 828: Butebo District - Shs 16,607,616,000 70) Vote 829: Buvuma District – Shs 13,321,617,000 71) Vote 830: Buyende District – Shs 22,651,177,000 72) Vote 831: Dokolo District – Shs 21,223,707,000 73) Vote 832: Gomba District – Shs 21,231,932,000\ 74) Vote 720: Masindi Municipal Council – Shs 11,172,470,000 75) Vote 721: Mityana Municipal Council – Shs 10,365,633,000 76) Vote 722: Moroto Municipal Council – Shs 5,143,627,000 77) Vote 723: Mubende Municipal Council – Shs 10,465,947,000 78) Vote 724: Mukono Municipal Council – Shs 19,829,177,000 79) Vote 725: Nansana Municipal Council – Shs 24,351,761,000 80) Vote 726: Nebbi Municipal Council – Shs 6,907,898,000 81) Vote 727: Njeru Municipal Council – Shs 13,394,572,000 82) Vote 728: Ntungamo Municipal Council – Shs 4,845,867,000 83) Vote 729: Rukungiri Municipal Council – Shs 9,415,996,000 84) Vote 730: Sheema Municipal Council – Shs 14,106,079,000 85) Vote 731: Tororo Municipal Council – Shs 9,365,323,000 86) Vote 801: Abim District – Shs 18,295,895,000 87) Vote 802: Adjumani District – Shs 31,965,889,000 88) Vote 803: Agago District – Shs 31,061,514,000 89) Vote 804: Alebtong District – Shs 23,689,489,000 90) Vote 805: Amolatar District – Shs 19,357,798,000 91) Vote 806: Amudat District – Shs 10,632,904,000 92) Vote 807: Amuria District – Shs 22,290,290,000 93) Vote 808: Amuru District - Shs 22,428,999,000

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

8426 Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Report of the proceedings of Parliament (Hansard) is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament. THE INCOME TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023 I want to thank the President for supporting us on this Bill. (Applause) And I want to ask the honourable members of Parliament to remain steadfast. No earthly thing, no handouts - those small envelopes should not be the ones to destroy you. Let us protect Ugandans; let us protect our values and virtues; we have a culture to protect. (Applause) The Western world will not rule Uganda. The aid that we have been getting is unconditional. If they are giving us a condition that they should use our children’s bums to release the money – there is a right address to be used. (Applause) We may disagree, but we disagree respectfully. Honourable members, I want to sincerely thank all of you, for being strong on this Bill, and the person I want to thank in a special way, who was attacked when he went to America, is the honourable Leader of the Opposition. Thank you for standing firm. (Applause) I also want to thank the honourable members who are here, for standing firm on our morals. (Applause) As I have always said, if you say you will deny us visas, for me, I only want a visa to Bukedea and Buyende. (Laughter) So, no amount of intimidation will make us retract from what we have done. Let us stand firm. Can we hear from the chairperson? Honourable members, listen! As you know very well, history will judge us fairly; it will be known that the 11 th Parliament did it.

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

Honourable members, you will recall that on 1 March - can I have order, Hon. Kisa? You have been away. Welcome back. Honourable members, in the public gallery this afternoon we have Dr Fox Mercury, a visiting consultant on development of a framework for promoting use of evidence in Parliament. You are most welcome. Please join me in welcoming the visitor. (Applause) In the public gallery this afternoon, we have leaders from Buyende District Local Government represented by Hon. Moses Hassim Magogo, Hon. Ibrahim Kyoto and Hon. Mary Nakato. You are most welcome. Join me in welcoming them. Please stand up and wave to your Members of Parliament. (Applause) Honourable members, you recall that on 1 March 2023, the report of the Select Committee on the State of Affairs of the National Social Security Fund was presented. I get perturbed when I hear so many people saying, “Why a select committee? Where did you provide for it in the rules?” Ask yourself first why you provided for it. Everybody who wants to run away from being investigated is saying, “Why a select committee?” The decision is for this House to make; whether it is in a select committee or in a normal committee; take it or leave it. (Applause) I deferred the debate of this report pending responses from a number of Members mentioned in the report. We also needed to internalise this report further. Therefore, because we have a number of Members that were mentioned - we have the honourable members representing the workers. We also had the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. I do not know whether Hon. Anite is still standing in for the finance minister. We also had the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development. We will now receive a response from the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and then we will get responses from all the other Members before we start the debate. However, before we do that, could we have a recap because we could have forgotten what happened? Can the chairperson take us through a summary of their findings and recommendations?

Hon. Brenda is being sincere. Much as you are going to tarmac the bridge, the whole town has never seen any tarmac. Just tarmac for her – there is a road where there was Kamuli, Buyende, Kaliro – at least, tarmac that one. And do some tarmacking within town. Honourable minister?

General, we also have a road, which was approved; it is not a new project per se. There is the Kamuli-Buyende- Kaliro Road. Maybe, that would help the Member of Parliament. It was budgeted for and is supposed to be at design level. The letter has not come from the minister for finance. Minister, how far have you gone with the letter for us to help the Member? Honourable Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, we welcome you back to the House. We missed you.

I am talking about Kamuli- Buyende-Kaliro Road. The other one is a connection.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like also to agree that we adopt the report. However, I would like to raise three things. One is on the BKK Ferry - and I just hope the minister can take action. Those of us on that side - Serere, Kaberamaido, Buyende who are supposed to benefit from this ferry – for the last many years, we have had hope, but we see in the report that only 82 per cent was accomplished by 2020 and yet, our people are waiting for this ferry. It would be nice to just know what the current update is. Secondly, Madam Speaker, on the delay of titles, I had an experience that confirms this. On the road off Entebbe to Garuga, which was built, I two or so years ago, the organisation for which I am the board chairperson – Fellowship of Christian Unions – gave land to UNRA so that the road could be constructed, but up to now, the title has not been returned and even the residue title could not be transferred. Currently, we actually have a land grabber on that land and I imagine there are very many cases like that. There should be an action. I propose that UNRA comes up with a timeline. When they receive a title, after compensation, there should be a timeline for them to return the title; it should not be left indefinite. Thirdly, during the time of due diligence on the roads and the people who are affected, there were kibanja holders who are holding kibanja on titled land. This particular land I am talking about also became a victim. There was a kibanja holder who claimed holding a kibanja on titled land and yet, he was compensated. I imagine that the consultation should have involved the titled owner. There are many such cases related to the same story. We need to take action on this - if someone claims to be a kibanja holder on freehold, the freehold title owner should be consulted before this person is compensated. I thank you, Madam Speaker.

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.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I had the opportunity to be on a committee that was sent out to investigate allegations against the UPDF. I covered Lake Kioga, the districts of Kayunga, Buyende; I went to Serere, Kaliro, Amolatar and Nakasongola. I also went to Bunyoro, Lake Albert, although the activities had not started. I want to tell you that the fishermen and women who are natives have no problem but the criminals who had moved from other areas had even made plots in the lake – (Member timed out.)