Kagadi District

Mr Speaker, as you are aware, our rules provide that we have written responses and those that are instant. I will begin with those that are written. Question number one came from Hon. Tom Aliti Candia, Maracha East County, who said that some districts are surrounded by refugee- hosting districts such as Koboko, Yumbe, and Terego, and, as a result, refugees access public and private services in these non-refugee- hosting districts such as Maracha, Moyo, and Arua. On top of that, the non-refugee- host districts have a number of unregistered refugees settled in their districts. His prayer, Mr Speaker, is that the Government change the policy and support refugee- impacted districts in major projects that benefit refugee-hosting districts. They also need to benefit from projects such as the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP), which supports social protection and socio-economic transformation. Mr Speaker, this is my response: Development projects under the refugee hosting windows are designed for all districts, cities and urban councils, transit areas and communities that host refugees, but these keep changing depending on our open-door policy. Refugees are free because you know that refugees are free to move. Where assessments confirm refugee settlement in new areas or districts, such areas are included in the refugee programmes and both refugee-hosting and transit districts provide integrated services such as health, education, water, livelihoods to benefit both refugees and host communities. Mr Speaker, transit districts do not permanently host refugees but provide passage and so funds are therefore allocated for health, education, water and other services. Maracha District qualifies as a transit district and is eligible for support. Government shall undertake an assessment of the current number of refugees in Maracha and take appropriate action. Question number two came from Hon. Dennis Namara, where he says, Rt Hon. Prime Minister, the people of Muhorro Town Council, particularly residents of Kyamajaka LCI, have been gravely affected by repeated chimpanzee attacks resulting in loss of lives. While the Government initiated compensation processes, tenants have raised concerns of being cheated and unfairly treated. 1. His prayer is that the Government provide assurances that the compensation process for affected tenants is conducted transparently, with full disclosure of survey and valuation reports and equitable treatment of all claimants? 2. And could the Government further clarify what measures it is taking to resolve disputes among tenants who feel undervalued and ensure accountability in the compensation exercise? Mr Speaker and Members, my response is that the compensation process for tenants on land in Muhoro, Kagadi District was conducted with the involvement of all relevant Government institutions to ensure transparency. Officials from the Department of Surveys and Mapping under the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development carried out a detailed survey. The Chief Government Valuer conducted valuations of all land and property interests. Those who accepted, signed agreements and were duly compensated.

Thank you, Mr Speaker and honourable members. My name is Dennis Namara, Member of Parliament, Buyaga West constituency in Kagadi District. Mr Speaker, I rise under Rule 62(1) and (2) of our Rules of Procedure to second the motion seeking parliamentary approval of the appointment of Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja as the Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, 2026 to 2031, for the following three reasons:

7. Nankwanga Stellamaris Woman Representative Bugweri Independent 8. Nanzala Metrine Namisindwa County Namisindwa NRM 9. Nassolo Eugenia Rubaga Division South Kampala NUP 10. Nawe Molly Kamukama Woman Representative Kazo NRM 11. Ndeezi Alex PWD Representative N/A NRM 12. Ngabirano Charles Rwampara East County Rwampara Independent 13. Ninsiima Evelyne Woman Representative Rubanda Independent 14. Nnamara Annet Oyes Byamukama Woman Representative Buhweju NRM 15. Nyakato Asinansi City Woman Representative Hoima City PFF 16. Namujju Cissy Dionizia Woman Representative Lwengo NRM 17. Nyakato Dorothy Woman Representative Kitagwenda NRM 18. Namutaawe Joan Woman Representative Masaka NUP 19. Nayebale Sylivia Woman Representative Gomba NRM 20. Naziiwa Margret Woman Representative Kagadi NRM 21. Nkunyingi Muwada Kyadondo County East Wakiso NUP 22. Nuria Hafsa Teko Woman Representative Kotido Independent 23. Nangoli Gerald Elgon North County Bulambuli NRM 24. Nyeko Johnson Kezekiya Lamwo County Lamwo NRM 25. Obong Peter Acuda Maruzi County Apac UPC 26. Obong Vincent Shedrick Lira West Division Lira City UPC 27. Okiding Sam (Lt Gen.) UPDF Representative N/A N/A 28. Ofwono Opondo P’Odel Older Person’s Representative Eastern NRM 29. Ocen Geoffery Kioga North County Amolatar UPC 30. 3Ogwal Joseph Jones Dokolo North County Dokolo NRM 31. Ojara Martin Mapenduzi Bardege-Layibi Division Gulu City NRM 32. Nameere Justine Woman Representative Masaka City NRM 33. Nkrumah Roland Bufumbira County East Kisoro NRM 34. 3Ojiit Peter Pingire County Serere Independent 35. Ntabazi Harriet Bwamba County Bundibugyo NRM 36. Ocan Patrick Apac Municipality Apac Independent 37. Ogwang Patrick Obura Oyam County South Oyam NRM 38. Okaasai Sidronius Opolot Kumi County Kumi NRM 39. Oketcho George West Budama County South Tororo NRM 40. Oketcho John Francis Bugiri Municipality Bugiri NRM 41. Okeyoh Peter Bukooli Island County Namayingo NRM 42. Okot Peter Tochi County Omoro DP 43. Okumu Gabriel Okoro County Zombo NRM 44. Omara Paul Otuke County Otuke NRM 45. Omoding Emmanuel Serere County Serere NRM 46. Onek Hilary Obaloker Palabek County Lamwo NRM 47. Oneka Lit Amere Denis Kitgum Municipality Kitgum FDC 48. Ongom Patrick Erute County North Lira NRM 49. Ongu James Kwania North County Kwania NRM 50. Opito Vincent Dokolo South County Dokolo UPC 51. Nankabirwa Ann Maria Woman Representative Kyankwanzi NRM 52. Nantongo Fortunate Rose Woman Representative Kyotera NUP 53. Natumanya Flora Woman Representative Kikuube NRM 54. Naturinda Eliab Ndorwa County West Kabale NRM 55. Ngompek Linos Kibanda North County Kiryandongo NRM 56. Ninkusiima John Paul (Dr) Ibanda County South Ibanda NRM 57. Niringiyimana James R. Kaberuka Kinkizi County West Kanungu NRM

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

11 THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026 153. Mao Nobert Laroo-Pece Division Gulu City DP 154. Mwiru Paul Jinja South Division East Jinja City NUP 155. Nabadduka Annet Woman Representative Kibaale Independent 156. Nabakooba Judith Nalule Woman Representative Mityana NRM 157. Nabawanuka Sumayah Mubende Municipality Mubende NUP 158. Nabirye Annet Woman Representative Luuka NRM 159. Nabukenya Brenda Woman Representative Luweero NUP 160. Nagujja Judith Woman Representative Buvuma NRM 161. Najjuma Sarah Woman Representative Nakaseke NRM 162. Nakadama Rukia Isanga Woman Representative Mayuge NRM 163. Nakawuki Susan Nsambu Mawokota County South Mpigi NRM 164. Nakazibwe Hope Grania Woman Representative Mubende NRM 165. Nakisita Betty Mpongo Woman Representative Namutumba Independent 166. Nakiyi Julius Muntu Budadiri County East Sironko NRM 167. Nakut Faith Loru Woman Representative Napak NRM 168. Nakweede Harriet Woman Representative Kayunga NUP 169. Naluyima Betty Ethel Woman Representative Wakiso NUP 170. Namanya Viola Woman Representative Ntungamo NRM 171. Namara Dennis Buyaga West County Kagadi NRM 172. Namatende Eunice Woman Representative Bugiri NRM 173. Nambaziira Florence Woman Representative Ssembabule NRM 174. Nambeshe John Baptist Manjiya County Bududa NUP The Uganda National Anthem The East African Community Anthem (The House rose at 4.15 p.m. and adjourned until Friday, 15 May 2026, at 8.00 a.m.)

18648 CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2026/2027 Rugonjo-Nkenda, 132 KV rehabilitation. It is aimed at upgrading the aged 132 KV wooden pole lines to higher-capacity steel pole lines because most of these lines are now breaking down. The locations that will be covered are provided for under the third column, and they include Wakiso, Gomba, Butambala, Bukomansimbi, Sembabule, Masaka, Lwengo, Kyotera, Rakai, Kalungu, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Kyenjojo, Kibaale, Kagadi, Hoima, and Kasese. Madam Speaker, when we appear before most of the honourable members and in the budget committee, they usually ask this specific committee to report on where power projects, water projects, and mineral beneficiation projects are going to be located. It is the reason the committee laboured this time to report in this format, so that people here know that if Government is placing money, we are placing it for this specific project. I beg to request, Madam Speaker, that we be given time.

18214 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR There is also a section enabling access to Kabaale International Airport of about 3.2 kilometres. There is Kawuku-Bwerenga Road – Hon. Naluyima, congratulations. Your cries have been listened to. Tell our people that the road is going to become super. Laropi-Afoji Road – that is the West Nile road – and also Laropi Bridge. Things are getting better. There is upgrading of Katine-Ochero. Hon. Ebwalu, Katine-Ochero Road is here. Kampala-Jinja Expressway – this is to clear the right of way. We also have an oil road from Karugutu- Ntoroko. I saw Hon. Ibanda. There is also Kitgum-Orom-Karenga Road. Madam Speaker, you had inquired about this road - (Interjection)- very good. Your pronunciation is better. Karenga – they wrote “…ng”. I pronounce it as “nga”. That road is 116 kilometres. Madam Speaker, we also have Kitala-Gerenge Road, Kigumba-Bulima Road and Kagandi Bridge, which is supposed to be part of this. There is Bumbobi-Lwakhakha Road and Mubende-Kakumiro-Kagadi Road. All those need improvements. Madam Speaker, those are the roads so far provided under this supplementary schedule No. 2, amounting to Shs 1,696,000,000,000. I beg the House to approve so that the General goes direct to do the work.

Let me go to the piecemeal rehabilitation of general hospitals. The committee noted, with concerns, the piecemeal and adhoc nature with which government was coming up with the rehabilitation, expansion, and equipping of this general hospital, yet many of the old general hospitals across the country were in dire need for rehabilitation, expansion, and equipping, with the exception of a few general hospitals recently renovated, such as Kayunga, Kiryandongo, Yumbe, and Kawolo general hospitals. The Government, through the minister responsible for finance, intimated to the committee that it plans, in the medium term, to prioritise, among others, the construction and rehabilitation of more health infrastructure and the provision of medical equipment to improve quality of care, and the provision of specialised health care services. These include, among others, completion and refurbishment and the equipping of general hospitals that include Abim, Apac, Atutur, Bundibugyo, Kiboga, Kagadi, Kitagata, Kitgum, Pallisa, Itojo, and Masindi. Members noted the need to come up with a project model funding targeting all old and dilapidated general hospitals for rehabilitation. It is recommended that Government designs a comprehensive project model for the rehabilitation, expansion, and equipping of general hospitals across the country in a systematic way as opposed to carrying out piecemeal arrangements. This help us to match the current practices and technologies which were adopted in the new National Standards Designed for health centre facilities 2012. In conclusion, Madam Speaker, the committee has noted the Government efforts to address health systems bottlenecks and improve the effectiveness of the health sector. This project aims to enhance the quality of care in Bugiri General Hospital by upgrading and equipping it with the modern medical equipment and [Mr Ikojo] RESOLUTION TO BORROW

17543 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 12 JNUE 2025 the victims of corruption. The population that is deprived of these services are the victims of the corruption. In the 1960s, we would go to the people. They had all the information. The big changes that are happening in Uganda are being led by the following actors: 1. The National Resistance Army (UPDF) that liberated the country and has been ensuring peace ever since. 2. The wealth creators in the four sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT; 3. The Government scientists who make innovations, and 4. The members of the political class are responsible for supporting the NRM programmes. It is, therefore, not fair for some actors to spoil these successes. Some people say that they give bribes because Mr Museveni is giving the khaki envelope to members of the population – mureke okutaha amizi ne byondo. (Do not draw water mixed with mud.) Do not mix up issues. The brown envelopes I give are part of the ancient tradition here. It is called Okurongora . It is the king who does that, to the singers or wrestlers, etc. The President is the modern king. (Laughter) You are not kings. I have a budget for that; I do not sell my cows to get money for the Okurongora singers. Mulekerawo omwenkanonkano. This is a Luganda word. It summarises the whole thing – omwenkanonkano. Stop trying to be like the one who is bigger than you. Tell those people that Museveni gives the envelope because he has a Budget for it. He is the President. Why do you want -? Fundraising was and is premature. The healthy fundraising is okusonda whereby you make small equal contributions but by many contributors. In the 1950s, Mzee Kaguta, sometimes, would participate in okusondera to contribute to enzoga , which is a potful of banana alcohol. At that time, enzoga , a potful was Shs 5. Five people would contribute Shs 1 each. That is the okusonda (fundraising). You contribute equal small amounts that you can afford. What is happening now with the rampant fundraising is that the MPs carry the whole burden. It is really extortion but it was instigated by the MPs who created the impression that they had that type of money when they did not have. Church leaders and other elders should ask those young mistake-makers the following question: “ Naye mwana wange, sente ezo zona ozijawa?” That is what I would ask my people, if I saw young people throwing around money. That is what a responsible parent should ask a son or daughter or a muzukulu (a grandchild), if he or she sees him or her throwing around money. The translation of that question is: “My child, where are you getting all this money that you are throwing around?” Responsible parents should not accept stolen gifts or mabanja from their children. This is what I wanted to comment on regarding the issue of political corruption and other corruption. Now, I am getting information about obutalondola (not supervising Government work). I keep hearing, for instance, of bad feeder roads – that feeder roads in some areas are not good. Yesterday, I was in Kakumiro, and the feeder road I rode on looked good when I was going to Kagadi. It was a short one, but it was good. The other time I was in Obongi and the feeder roads there were very good and we rode on them. The other time I was in the Bugweri area of Budaka, Pallisa, from the cassava factory – I think we were going to Kamonkoli; the feeder roads looked good but when I drove from Busunju to Mityana, the murram road there was bad and also the other road connecting to the tarmac road, but that one is being worked on. And when we were in Bunyangabu, this issue came up. The question is; what are the districts doing with the Shs 1.3 billion we are sending to them? What is happening? I am going to quietly send my spies to check on some of these roads and once I find that the road is not worked on and yet the Government people

16664 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION [Ms Nabbanja] PRIME MINISTER’S TIME in this region. Feasibility studies and site assessments are being conducted and plans are underway to secure funding and commence construction in the Financial Year 2025/2026. ii. On the support of Holy Family Missionary Hospital, given the critical role of the Holy Family Hospital in Nyapea in providing health care services to the people of Zombo District and neighbouring areas, the Government acknowledges the urgent need for infrastructure improvements. In 2019, assessments condemned key facilities, including the outpatient department and maternity ward. The Ministry of Health is exploring interim support measures such as the feasibility of allocating funds for renovations and deploying medical personnel to bolster the hospital’s capacity while plans for a new hospital are being finalised. Hon. Gafabusa Muhumuza, Bwamba County, Bundibugyo says, “The Bundibugyo General Hospital is in a very bad state in terms of physical infrastructure, obsolete medical equipment and gross inadequate medical personnel. The district leadership, including Members of Parliament, has raised this matter several times to the Government, but there has not been a satisfactory response. The X-ray machine stopped working last year and their people are suffering as they are referred to Fort Portal. His prayers are: i. When is the Government going to do general rehabilitation of the hospital? ii. When will the Government procure and deliver the necessary equipment, including the X-ray machine, operating tables, operating trolleys and lamps, and instrument sets for different surgical procedures.” Mr Speaker, my response is that Bundibugyo Hospital is currently facing challenges related to congestion, dilapidated infrastructure, outdated equipment and understaffing. That is true. The Ministry of Health is currently prioritising expansion and rehabilitation of hospitals to match the new structures at different levels. The Ministry of Health is currently assessing all the hospitals and facilities in order to come up with a comprehensive plan that includes the following: i. Infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation, increasing bed capacity and improving existing buildings to meet current health care standards and also reduce patient congestion; ii. Provide modern medical equipment; iii. Ensure that the utilities, that is water and power, are of quality in terms of reliability and stability; and iv. Recruiting additional health care professionals and providing continuous training to improve service delivery. Mr Speaker, the Government is exploring funding sources to expedite the renovation process and address the pressing needs of Bundibugyo Hospital and many others like Masindi, Kagadi, Bugiri, to mention but a few. The fourth question came from Hon. Dr Abdul Byakatonda, MP Workers and his prayers are: i. “What immediate measures is the Government implementing to mitigate the impact of the U.S funding freeze and ensure uninterrupted HIV treatment for 1.4 million Ugandans? ii. What strategies are in place to prevent job losses or reintegration to get high-level skills among Uganda’s 12,551 community health workers whose roles are now at risk due to the withdrawal of U.S support? iii. Given that Uganda currently allocates only 6.5 per cent of the national budget to health, when will the Government fulfil its Abuja Declaration commitment to increase health funding to 15 per cent?

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a question for the Prime Minister. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, you know Kagadi very well. I represent the people of the Buyaga East Constituency. In all the plans, we are aware that all constituencies are supposed to have an ambulance. Kagadi Hospital is in dire need of an ambulance and it has been on the desk for so long. May we know when Kagadi Hospital is going to have an ambulance and an upgrade?

Honourable members, in the public gallery this morning, we have students and teachers from Kagadi Parents School from Kagadi District. They are represented by Hon. Janepher Mbabazi and Hon. Eric Musana. Stand up and I see you. You are very smart. (Applause) Hon. Mbabazi, first greet our children.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for bringing Parliament closer to the people and always allowing our students to come and witness the proceedings. I welcome my students from Kagadi Parents School. You are most welcome. This is your Parliament. (Applause) STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER IN RESPONSE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (CENTRAL GOVERNMENT) ON THE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON TREASURY OPERATIONS AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

Thank you, Madam Speaker and senior Member. What we are requesting - the LOP raised a very critical issue. He says, “You are sleeping on the job”. I would like to give an example of where you are sleeping on the job. The law provides that there shall be five members of the district service commission but you will find a district service commission functioning with just three members. Yes, the law provides that the quorum shall be three, but that does not mean that they should only appoint three. You can only quote that provision of the law when there are five members and the other two are absent. However, they should be there and in a very short distance or even a call away, they can report to the commission. But as long as they are not there it means that the district service commission is not duly constituted. This is where you are sleeping on the job. My district - Kagadi has just four. There was a reverend who resigned because he could not cope with the corruption scandals that were going on. You are aware that he tendered his resignation yet the commission continues to function under the provision that the quorum is three.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the honourable members for raising these pertinent issues. Number one, there is a hidden corrupt person who is not easily identified with pinning evidence: the chairperson LC V. For us to pin people, we must have evidence. People are not coming out openly. Even some of the members of the district service commissions bribe, because they know they will get money from candidates. We raised the same point in the Cabinet for these people to be interviewed or else we set regional service commissions and implement e-recruitment. So, we are in the struggle. It will soon come from the Cabinet to us. Secondly, we are not just silent. When we get reports, we act. Mr Speaker, this is my second time saying I cancelled 322 positions that were illegally recruited by the leadership of Ntoroko, which had only three members. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) signed and put a levy: if you want this job, Shs 5 million, Shs 3 million and so on. Bring for us those cases and we shall investigate and act. (Applause) It is the same with Kagadi and Kitagwenda, where the human resource officers had convinced all the teachers to join the Parish Development Model (PDM) to become Parish Chiefs so that they could steal Shs 100 million. So, once you report and there is evidence, we can administer the medicine. I would like to confirm that it is true that the chairpersons have a big arm. Busia District spent over two years without a service commission, because he had picked corrupt people, which the councillors rejected and he refused to pick any other. Tell us where the problem is, and we shall join hands. We need to improve and design a very strict law that pins the district and city service commissions. For example, in Fort Portal, they are lamenting. There are people who do not have qualifications. I wrote to the Inspector General of Government (IGG) in 2022 and appealed to the Prime Minister but, to date, nothing has been done. One of them sent me a message: “You started very actively, what happened?” What happened? I did my work. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit - Brig Gen. Isoke gave charge sheets, but the matter is still in the Anti-Corruption Court and those people are rejoicing. Some are coming up to contest. (Laughter) So, what should we do to the Arms of Government that intentionally delay to solve problems that are straightforward? We need - (Member timed out.)

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I want to thank the committee chairpersons for the good reports. Mr Speaker, I thank this Government for the good policies in place. Among them, are the seed schools in every sub-county. Whereas we are aware that we are supposed to provide accessible and feasible education as much as possible, several schools have been constructed in this country, though with fewer staff, with laboratories that are not equipped and the schools not equipped. Mr Speaker, we have so many sub-counties that do not have schools, yet we have a policy in place. I come from Kagadi, which comprises 35 sub-counties. Out of these, only 12 have the seed schools. Mr Speaker, the good thing, in the House, we have the minister in charge of planning; honourable minister, is it really tenable to implement this policy as planned? The other observation is that I would like to implore the Ministry of Local Government and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to study this carefully and rethink the policy of creating new administrative units, vis-a-vis the implementation of the policy on seed schools - ( Member timed out. )

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am called Eric Musana Acaali. I am the Member of Parliament for Buyaga East Constituency, Kagadi District, all the way from Bunyoro Subregion.

13958 PRIME MINISTER’S TIME I represent a district that borders the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are aware that we have several rebel activities as a result of the M23 activities there. Several people keep crossing the border points; moving from DRC, and coming into those districts that border DRC. Currently, in my district, we have several people who are coming from DRC to Kagadi before they are moved to Kyangwali Refugee Camp. I don’t know how the minister is ready in mitigating those other issues that may come in, well knowing that the source of the problem for our country together with a number of epidemics, are these border points - Kasese, Bundibugyo, Kagadi, and all those areas. Is there any mechanism the ministry is putting in place to manage this cross-border movement as a result of the M23 and the other rebels? Thank you.

Mr Speaker, at least I was a minister for health and I know that we are rehabilitating these hospitals in a phased manner. Masindi is for next financial year. Then, we will have Kagadi and Bugiri in that order. Masindi is going to be rehabilitated, I promise. Kambuga is being rehabilitated. Be patient. We are coming.

s/N Hospltal Name Dlstrict 1 Abim General Hospital Abim 2 Adjumani General Hospital Adiumani 3 Amuria General Hospital Amuria 4 Apac General Hospital Apac 5 Bududa General Hospital Bududa 6 Bugiri General Hospital Bugiri 7 Kawolo General Hospital Buikure 8 Buliisa General Hospital Buliisa 9 Bundiburyo General Hospital Bundibugro 10. Masafu General Hospital Busia 11. Busolwe General Hospital Butaleja L2. Gombe General Hospital Butambala 13. Iganga General Hospital Iganga t4. Buwenge General Hospital Jinja Kaabong General Hospital Kaabong 6 15. Kaberamaido General Hospital Kaberamaido Kagadi General Hospital Kagadi Kamuli General Hospital Kamuli L9. Rukunyu General Hospital Kamwenge 20. Kambuga General Hospital Kanungu 2L. Kapchorwa General Hospital Kapchorwa 22. Bwera General Hospital Kasese 23. Katakuri General Hospital Katakuri 24. Kiboga General Hospital Kiboga 25. Kiryandongo General Hospital Kiryandongo 26. Kisoro General Hospital Kisoro 27. Kitgum General Hospital Kitgum 28. Koboko General Hospital Koboko 29. Kotido General Hospital Kotido 30. Atutur General Hospital Kumi 31. Kyegegura General Hospital Kyegegwa Annex la: List of Publtc General Hospitals in U nda 19 lz ,/ta.

We got written questions from a number of Members and I want to start with Hon. William Museveni, Member of Parliament for Buwekula South County, Mubende District. “Mityana-Mubende Highway construction, by Energo Construction Company was supposed to be completed this year, that is 2024, but they have not reached even halfway. Why is it that the work is too slow? Since the contractual time has elapsed, what is the way forward for this road?” Mr Speaker and honourable colleagues, his prayer is, Rt Hon. Prime Minister, “can you please update the House on the status of this road?” Here is my response: The Mityana-Mubende 86-kilometre road is a national road in the central subregion. The road connects the capital city of Kampala to the western region towns of Fort Portal, Kasese, Kagadi, among others. The road is an important international route, used to access Uganda’s borders with the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crucial for agriculture, trade, and security. The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda National Roads Authority, signed a contract on 4 January 2021 for the reconstruction of the Mityana-Mubende road which is 86 kilometres, as I have already told you, including upgrading the 14 kilometres of towns in Mityana Town or Municipality. The construction works will improve rebuilding the road, which had deteriorated, and was affecting the traffic flow along the major route, including repairing the drainage facilities, installing new road signs and road markings. The project is fully funded by the Government of Uganda. The project was originally intended to be completed by 15 April this year. However, the progress of works has been affected by limited resources in the last financial years. This lack of resources forced the contractor to slow down the implementation of the project. The contractor had implemented 40 per cent of the works when the financial challenges were encountered. Currently, the contractor has completed work worth Shs 32 billion and the project is expected to be completed by the end of this financial year. Government is working

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, about two weeks ago, I received a delegation of over 20 members of staff from Hoima Referral Hospital. They reported to me that at the moment, they have about 65 members of staff who have been deleted from the payroll unjustifiably. This happened in March of this year. Since then, these people have not been earning. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, you know very well the central role played by this hospital in our region. It is a catchment area for about four hospitals; Kiryandongo, Hoima, Kiboga, Kagadi, and some parts of Mubende. So, I think this kind of dispensation is very unfortunate, and we need to move quickly to address it before it escalates.

13515 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA TUESDAY, 2 JULY 2024 and these are funds required to commence establishment of mineral regulations, revenue collection infrastructure and implementation of the minerals law. These include weighbridges and Government regulated markets for precious stones et cetera. Under the same vote - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, there was a reduction of Shs 15 billion from rural electrification and connectivity projects. These funds are required to kick-start works on the seven major construction roads, which include the following: 1. Under Batch 1; the Eastern Service Territory, including West Budama South, Tororo South and Tororo Municipality in Tororo District, Pallisa County, and Gogonyo in Pallisa District; 2. Under Batch 2; still in the Eastern Service Territory, it covers areas of Busiki in Namutumba, Bukooli South in Bugiri, Kamuli District, Kachumbala in Bukedea District, Mbale Northern Division, Bungokho in Mbale and Serere District; 3. Lot 3; Northwest Service Territory for Buyanja East in Kibaale District, Bugangaizi South in Kakumiro District, Buhaguzi in Hoima, Hoima City, Kikuube and Buyaga East in Kagadi District; 4. Under lot 4 of West Nile, Central North and North Service Territory for Ora area in Zombo, Gulu; Aringa South in Yumbe, Dokolo District and Lira East in Lira District. 5. West, South and South Western Service Territory for Sheema, Ruhinda in Mitooma, Isingiro, Rubanda, Ibanda, and Kisoro Districts; 6. Western, Central, and Rwenzori Service Territory for Busongora North in Kasese, Fort Portal Central in Kabarole, Kyankwanzi and Bunyangabo Districts; 7. Central Service Territory for Bbale in Kayunga, Mukono South in Mukono, Butambala, Bukoto East in Masaka and Kiboga Districts. Madam Chairperson, in addition, these funds are required to commence works of enhancing the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) framework priority interventions for small factories and cottage industries across the country. (Interjections ) The SMEs framework intervention is aimed at reducing the turnaround time for electricity connection to SMEs.

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

13255 THE E LEVENTH P A RLIAMENT OF UGANDA MONDAY , 6 MAY 2024 Dokolo, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Bukedea, Bulambuli, whereas landslides were reported in Kasese, Kisoro, Bulambuli, Sironko, Bududa, Bunyangabu districts. Some claimed lives; we lost seven people. Recently, Uganda National Meteorological Authority released a 10-day rainfall forecast from 1 st to 10 th of May 2024, which indicates a continuation of wet conditions over most parts of the country. The heavy to very heavy rainfall events were expected over southwestern in some of the areas in Kigezi and greater Bushenyi districts. In the northeastern, in districts of Karamoja and Teso subregions and neighbouring Acholi subregions. Other areas expected to receive enhanced rainfall are in mid-western subregions in the districts of Masindi, Kiryandongo, Kagadi, Kabarole and Elgon Highlands. The 10-day rainfall forecast by Uganda Meteorological Authority indicates that very heavy rainfall events are expected to cause potential hazards, such as flash floods, debris flows, landslides, in addition, water logging, contamination of water sources due to increased surface rain off into such sources. Disruption of traffic flow along transportation routes as some bridges may be washed away or collapse, an example of the bridges you have already mentioned earlier. Moreover, these heavy rainfalls are expected to damage critical infrastructure- like schools-

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Allow me to present an issue that has to do with the cost of doing business in Uganda. The cost of doing business in Uganda is a little bit difficult and when you look at the business mortality rate, it is too high. If you look at how businesses can survive even for a year; we are looking at the other issues that help a business to survive, say water and electricity connectivity, among others. That is why we are looking at several businesses across business centres collapsing. Honourable minister, I would implore you to look into a system of enabling business practitioners to manage business because we are fighting the high level of unemployment in Uganda and the only way out is to support these people to run these businesses, and then see how we can move on. Lower taxes, and let taxes be regulated very well. Do not look at Kampala only, but other areas including these other upcoming towns. I was surprised to see these people in my town of Kagadi; URA moving and closing shops so you can imagine such a situation, Madam Speaker.

Honourable members, whoever is out, come in. We need you here. ME EBWALU: Madam Speaker, this country collects a lot of money. We would even survive without donor funding and loans. We collect a lot of money. However, what pains me in most cases, is that the poor people collect money, and then we give money to rich companies or people in terms of bailouts. Not long ago, we collected money from the poor people in Kikuubo, in Soroti, in Kagadi, and bailed out Roofings Limited with Shs 200 billion. The poor people collect money and we pay ROKO Construction Limited Shs 200 billion. (Applause) The poor people collect money from Nakasero and we pay Isimba Hydropower Station Shs 200 billion. Madam Speaker, not long ago, this Government paid Shs 26 billion to give Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Limited. Not long ago, this Government gave money to a private pharmacy in Ntungamo and the poor people are suffering in Kikuubo, yet the ministers cannot help them. I would like to ask this question –(Interjection)- No, let me ask this question before I allow information. What criteria does finance ministry or Government use to bail out particular companies or people in Uganda, yet the poor people are suffering? I request this Parliament to task finance minister to bring a list here of the people that we have paid money with our taxpayers’ money in terms of grants and loans. I am aware that Basajjabalaba has not paid money to the Government up to now. He took money and has not paid. I am aware that there are a number of companies –

12666 SECTORAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Madam Speaker, through to the Minister of Works and Transport who is here represented by Hon. Byamukama, the committee brought out the issue of performance of contractors. This needs to be taken very seriously. Why? We have contractors that have been awarded some work to be done, like the Lusalira-Nkonge Road which is in Mubende. These contractors who do not perform to the expectation should be changed and we get contractors who are willing to do the work. The other concern I have is about the Uganda Road Fund. We appreciate that the rest of the regions are benefitting from it but there are some subcounties that were created by the previous Parliament and have not had their codes; so, they are not getting the Road Fund. The minister should take this seriously and know that some sub-counties have to tap into the mother subcounties to have the roads done. We have examples in Mubende such as Kayebe, Kalonga, Kyenda, Lubimbiri and Nabingola should be considered. I know this applies countrywide. The other issue is about the PAPs, people that are affected by some projects. We have a Government school, Nakawala Primary School that was affected by road works that were supposed to be done; Lusalira-Nkonge that I am talking about but it has not been done and time is moving. The school itself had structures which were marked that they were supposed to be brought down. Madam Speaker, I want to thank you so much for the time given but allow me to talk about the land titles of people who are affected by some programmes. We have Mubende-Kakumiro- Kagadi Road. This road was commissioned a long time but the people who were affected up to now have not been compensated. Some even gave their titles to UNRA but the residual titles have not been returned. In this budget, they should prioritise that. Thank you.

Isingiro, Kagadi, Nakaseseke, Nakasongola, Arua, obongi, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kamuli, Iganga, Agago, pader, Amum, and adjumani. (18) 1,800 MSMEs mobilized and sensitized on the importance of formatizing and registration of businesses. Amuru and Adjumani. ( 19) 1 ,550 MSMEs mobilized and sensitized on the importance of product certification, audits, good manufacturing practices and good hygiene practices for enterprises in Agago and pader. (20) Final draft guidelines for development, management and operation of Industrial Parks developed. (21) Draft regulations for scrap metal trade developed. (22) Draft amendment to Licensing Act Regulations devetoped. (23) Development of guidelines for the Eco-certification of industries tabled. (24) Production and trade in the pineappte sub-sector profile Table 12: MTIC Proposed Budget allocation FY 2o24l25 and Variances between Approved and proposed (UGX, Billion| Source.. Semi- A nnual Budge Performance v {, Budget Category FY 20/23124 Budget App Budget Spent by End Dec FY 2024l25 Budget Estimates Variance Between Approved and Proposed Wage 3.248 1.403 2.894 -0.354 Non-lllage 155.589 86.625 LOL.2r9 -54.37 GoU Dev't 1O.826 5.065 I 1.16 0.334 Arrears 0.335 0 0 -0.335 Total Budget 169.998 93.093 t15.273 -54.725 W -{*- fr 45 Report FY 2023/24 & ( eTrl

Muhoro-Bwikara- Kyaterekera-Ndaiga is one of those roads that were earmarked for tarmacking in 2016. That road is in our National Development Plan III. In fact, it was supposed to be tarmacked together with the road from Mubende to Kakumiro and Kagadi. However, this was not possible because it is an escarpment – this is the answer they gave me; remember I am part of you. The soils in that area are so porous in a sense that we need a lot of technology. So, the ministry gives that as an excuse, but by all standards – (Break in recording) - connects us to our neighbours, the Democratic Republic of Congo and, so, we need to look for money, though they say it is a lot. They talk in terms of trillions of shillings. They say it is very expensive because it is an escarpment - on the Western Rift Valley; it is not an easy road. They say that the cost of the road from Mubende, Kakumiro to Kagadi - yet those are only 31 kilometres – is four times the money that we use to construct 109 kilometres. It is an expensive road to construct and that is why the ministry has been fearing to start on it. Whenever they do feasibility studies, they realise it is too expensive. That is the only answer I can give. However, that does not mean that, that area should be denied – (Break in recording)- Mr Speaker, we shall continue to engage.

indicating that the delegated procurement worth UGX 40,484,267,200 had. he rn executed, the relevant documents are yet to be received by the Secretariat. ln contrast to the above, ten (10) District Local Governments comprising Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, Kisoro, Rwampara, Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kagadi, Kikuube and Zombo were unable to meet the required procurement and submission deadlines to enable NAADS Secretariat commence the procurement process. Some of them have since written to NAADS and Government Ministries requesting for authorization to carry forward the procurement and delivery of the seedlings to subsequent seasons of 2023 but we have not been in position to advise awaiting for clarification from your office and or cabinet. The indicative numbers of tea seedlings amongst the ten Districts as at the time of communication of the delegated procurement based on the verified tea seedlings is 33,944,957 tea seedlings estimated at UGX 13,577,982,800. The purpose of this letter therefore, is to: i. Update you on the progress of implementation of the Cabinet decision (and related guidance) on procurement and distribution of tea seedlings in the earmarked district local governments. ii. Present the matter regarding the inability of up 10 DLGs to meet the required procurement and submission deadlines as specified in the Cabinet decision and related guidance. iii. Seek your guidance regarding the expected feedback from the NAADS Secretariat to the ten (10) DLGs that failed to meet the required procurement and submission deadlines as specified in the Cabinet decision and. related guidance. Thank you Godfrey Mugisa Masereka Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CC: The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister CC: Hon. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) CC: Hon. Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) CC: Hon. Minister of State Agriculture, MAAIF CC: Permanent Secretary, MAAIF CC: Permanent Secretary, MOLG

Procurerqent not initia ted 11 Kagadi I 500,000 731,000 31.10.22 Did not submit in time- Procurernent not initia ted L2 Kyenjojo 6 955,000 955,000 26.r0.22 Did not submit in time. Procurernent not initiated 13 Zombo 45 16,765,000 7.10.22 Differed procurernent to March 2023. Did not submit demand. Procurernent not initiated. t4 Kisoro 37 3,500,923 3,551,054 7.10.22 Did not submit demand in time Procurernent not initiated. 15 Kabarole 8 2,130,000 1, 386, 000 7.10.22 Did not submit demand in time. Procurernent not initiated. 16 Kikuube 1 450000 819,843 24.r0.22 Did not subrnit in time. Procurement not initiated TOTAL L89,7L7,339 L84,794,822

Anncx 1: SUMMARY OF VERIFIED TEA SEEDLINGS AND FARMER DEMANDS SUBMTTTED BY DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS UNDER THE CABINET DEC r S r ON (OCTOBER 20221 q I 2 3 4 6 1 o I 10 1, t2 13 SNO District No. of Nur';ery operators No. Seedlings verified nurseries of tn No. of seedlings demanded Submission Date Remarks Bushenyi 92 23,240.300 23.240.300 t.07.22 Submitted in time. Procurement initiated. Buhweju 304 r03,246,988 101,210,668 t.07.22 Submitted in time. Procurement initiated Mitooma 3B 9.4 I r.428 9.4I1.428 t.07.22 Submitted in time. Procurement initiated Sheema i.007,802 i 200 000 Submitteci in time. Procurement initiated f .i0.27 Rukungiri 2 6 1.884,5 78 2,000.000 5.10.22 Submitted in time, Procurement initiated Kanungu 275 t 6.981.286 21,8)r,819 1.t0.22 Submitted in time, Procurement initiated Rukiga 5 3,1I0,000 2.873,000 26.r0.22 Kahale 4 2,808,800 4,83 5,650 3.11.22 Rwampara 2 171.318 r08,000 26.r0.22 Rubanda ).2 3.553,916 4.651,000 26.r0.22 Kagadi 1 500.000 731,000 31.10.22 Kyenjojo 6 955.000 95s,000 26.r0.22 Zombo 45 r 6,765,000 7.10.22 Kisoro 37 3.500,923 3,551,054 1.r0.22 Did not submit in time. Procurement not initiated Did not submit in time. Procurement not initiated Did not submit in tirne. Procurement not initiated Did not submit in time. Procurement not initiated Did not submit in time. Procurement not initiated Did not submit in time. Procurement not initiated Differed procurement to March 2023. Did not submit demand. Procurement not initiated. Did not submit demand. Pro ement t ,t I ,t. 14 init noI .t

Honourable members, I welcome you to this afternoon’s sitting. This afternoon, I was on social media, much as I do not believe so much in social media because they only want to destroy people. I saw what happened in Kagadi; how a Government car ran over a person. Those people were demonstrating over the bad roads. This driver, of an LC V chairman, could not afford to respect these people who were holding a peaceful demonstration. He ran over a person - I do not even know if that person is alive. It is so unfortunate. That kind of impunity should not continue in this country. An accident is something that we can avoid. It is not like a gun. People are being killed using guns and now, they are even intentionally knocking people dead. I call upon the lawmakers to make sure that these people are brought to book. MP for Kagadi, we want you to give us a report on what is happening. It is very bad. As the Parliament of Uganda, we convey our condolences to the family of that innocent soul who was killed

Can I hear from the Member for Kagadi. (Member rose_)

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for condoling with the people of Kagadi. On behalf of the people of Kagadi, I also condole with the family of a one Tuhaise who died in an accident on 26 February 2024 during a road demonstration. He left behind four children and a pregnant wife. It is so sad that there was a demonstration on the state of Muhorro-Ndaiga Road that we have been crying for in this Parliament for many years. Madam Speaker, sometime back, I almost died on the same road in 2020. This has been an outcry, but as a result of the demonstration that took place on the 26 th , a car rammed over this gentleman and he died on the spot. This is very sad, Madam Speaker. I have not gathered all the details, but what I know so far is that the driver of the vehicle has been arrested and the police is doing its best to get all the information regarding this incident. When you look at the video, it is alarming. It is as if it was an intended accident. Being that it was a demonstration, we cannot get the full details right now. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank you. However, I will bring the full report after the investigations. In fact, today, they are burying the person. Otherwise, it was a very bad incident. I call upon the Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) in particular because this road has been a pertinent issue in Kagadi. Unfortunately, as leaders, we no longer have anything to say because this is a road that cuts across many subcounties; it is around 42 kilometres, but it has never received any attention. After this incident happened, UNRA deployed its equipment on the road and they have started working on the road this morning. You can see that they come when a crisis has happened. Thank you. [Mr Basalirwa] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I also condole with the people of Kagadi and the family that lost their loved one. It is indeed a pity that when people express their displeasure –

I hope it is not on the roads again. The minister is here. There is an issue here of roads that are not worked on, so people do a peaceful demonstration about the poor roads. What we have on the Floor is the one of Kagadi where the locals had a peaceful demonstration and from nowhere, a Government vehicle ran over one of the people and he was killed. He has left behind four children and a pregnant wife. We do not know how those children will grow up and how the wife will be - out of our negligence – let us first hear from the minister.

Madam Speaker, this House directed the ministry to come with a status report on the roads in the country. We pleaded with the House to give us a bit of time so that the Rt Hon. Prime Minister could put us together with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The truth, honourable colleagues, is that, at the risk of pre-empting what will be in the report, if I presented the status, I would be lamenting because a lot of work has been done by this Parliament to allocate resources for road maintenance. However, the tragedy is that the money has not come through to the sector for road maintenance. That is why we thought that being a family, we have the Prime Minister to harmonise us first then I will come here with a presentation that gives hope to colleagues. On Kagadi in particular, it is very unfortunate that the situation of roads in that part of the country is just like it is in Kigezi and other parts of the country. I will be capturing everything in the report. The sad thing is that the driver responsible unfortunately killed an innocent person. The positive development is that the police have taken it up and I am sure the department responsible for police will inform Parliament on the progress of the investigations and what has been done. We regret what has happened, but it is not something that was intended.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for your communication. I would like to request that I make a comment on the Kagadi incident regarding third-party insurance. One of the biggest challenges we face is that Government vehicles are exempted from third- party insurance. A third party is supposed to address issues of compensation when there is death, injury and damage to the vehicles, but because of the exemption that is not addressed -

Madam Speaker, I thank the minister for coming. I also condole with Hon. Ongiertho - we are together in the Committee on Education and Sports - and the people from Kagadi. Madam Speaker, we need to know from the minister whether these people have contracts and what type of contracts they signed; taking four months, as he has said, is quite long. Secondly, when you look at these ladies, the labour laws are very clear for such workers. They must be given gadgets to protect them from being endangered in any form. However, they wear aprons. We need to know if they provide those things to them. Madam Speaker, there is a big challenge about accidents. As of now, in Uganda and Kampala, there are no road signs and no road paintings. For example, Members crossing from the Development House to Parliament is a hurdle. When you go to Entebbe Road, after Kibuye, people cannot cross. What is happening now is that pedestrians are not given respect at all. We used to have spot areas for zebra crossings. They are not anywhere in Kampala. When you ask KCCA, they say that it is the work of the Ministry of Works and Transport. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Is it seconded? (Members rose_) It is seconded by Hon. Mbwatekamwa, Hon. Mariam, Honourable member for Kazo, Hon. Avur, Honourable member for Kinkizi, Honourable member for Kagadi, Hon. Isabirye, Hon. Aber - even this side, by the whole House apart from the ministers.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Last weekend, a school called St Margaret in a village called Busesa, Buyanja East in Kibaale District, was gutted by fire. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. However, the entire premise was burnt down. The district security team responded, but they did not have the required equipment. Even the neighbouring districts of Kakumiro and Kagadi did not have a fire engine that could come in to help. My prayer and request is that the Government puts in place a fire engine, at least in the district, to be able to help. Now that we have got the extension of electricity to a number of villages, we are likely to have a lot of such calamities and we may not be helped in time. I beg to submit.

Mr Speaker, it is true that, that road will be tarmacked. However, I would like Members to note that the President has made progress in terms of tarmacking roads in that area. We have a road from Kagadi through [Ms Koyekyenga] PRIME MINISTER’S TIME

10510 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Enactment of the Physical Planners Registration Act, 2022 was also done and we are now in the process of looking at the regulations. The Permanent Secretary requested the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the National Planning Authority to ensure that all infrastructure developments by MDAs with a special component comply with the fiscal planning. Mr Speaker, the ministry with the support from World Bank - that is Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) - prepared the first National Fiscal Development Plan and Cabinet approved it in November last year. Regional plans have also been prepared for the Albertine Region and the Northern Uganda Economic Corridor. Districts of Wakiso, Moroto, Nwoya, Kikuube, Kabarole, Bududa, Bunyangabu, Nakaseke and Budaka have physical development plans. There are a number of physical development plans still under preparation, which include the Bwebajja Physical Development Plan, the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Physical Development Plan, and the Jinja/Kampala and Mpigi Infrastructure Corridor Plan. A number of urban councils have prepared physical development plans and it is noteworthy that many of these have attained high levels of implementation. They include Gulu, Arua Cities, Pader, Kagadi, Bulisa Town Councils, among others. The table below summarises the status of physical development plans in the country and the details of the specific local government are also attached as Annex 1. We have one National Physical Development Plan, two regional physical development plans, then out of the 135 districts, we have nine that have complied. Out of the 11 cities, we have three; out of the 31 municipalities, we have 17. Out of the 1,488 subcounties, we have 198; for town councils, we have 47 out of 585. Challenges While Government has made effort to support physical planning in the country, a lot still remains undone. The number of planned local governments above speak for themselves. Even where physical development plans have been prepared, their implementation still remains a challenge. A lot of the challenges are faced in the implementation of the Physical Planning Act can be attributed to the increasing land use pressures, occasioned by the country’s quest for economic development, high rate of population growth and inadequacies in physical planning. The latter is mostly attributed to inadequate funding levels and governance gaps. The following are the specific challenges that the country has to deal with in the implementation of the Physical Planning Act; 1. Most of the planning that should result in visible results is done at the local government level. Unfortunately, these local governments are grossly underfunded, resulting into low prioritisation exhibited through low budget allocations to develop, review and implement the physical development plans, especially at subcounty and district level. 2. Capacity gaps, human resource, equipment and training. Inadequate awareness creation on physical planning, hence low levels of appreciation of physical planning and development control. 4. Ineffective coordination at central and local government levels. 5. Weak enforcement mechanisms. 6. Failure to formulate ordinances; for cities and bylaws for municipalities and town

10381 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2023 in knowing what measures the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, which supervises this sector, is putting in place to sensitise the communities where such cases are high to ensure that they are reduced. Mr Speaker, they raised another critical point, particularly in the area of rehabilitation of children. Rehabilitation, resettlement and education of those at the remand homes is very critical if we are to have a chance of seeing this generation not being wasted away when they are in remand homes. The last point is that they said the remand homes are few, which is true. However, as they recommend that we build more remand homes, what are the measures put in place to transfer children in conflict with the law from areas that do not have remand homes? For instance, in Kagadi, I visited Mambugu Prison and in my interview with those who were in the prison, I found there were four children. I raised this matter with the prison – (Member timed out.)

Mr Speaker and colleagues, like I told you earlier, the President, in May last year, wrote and gave me six policy guidelines, and one of them was on extension services. As you are aware, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Water and Environment are moving around the country, to sensitise people and find out the gaps when it comes to extension services. We have so far covered eight districts in greater Mubende and greater Luweero. Tomorrow, we are going to greater Kibaale; these are districts of Kagadi, Kibaale and Kakumiro. From there, we shall go to other areas. Mr Speaker, while the extension grant had not been provided for in our budget, the President directed that that money be included in the supplementary. So, we are going to have some money for extension services. I think it had been an oversight, but that money is going to be reinstated so that our extension workers can have fuel to move, mobilise and educate our farmers for production.

Mr Speaker, I have been able to follow the Parish Development Model up to yesterday. I think some people are taking advantage of our citizens. Mr Speaker, there is no subcounty in this country that does not have a computer, and most subcounties across the country have an average of four to five parishes. Let me share with you the experience in my district. Issues of computers came - and - we have 105 parishes, 24 subcounties and six towns councils. I shared this idea in Nakasongola, Nakaseke, Luwero, Mityana, Mubende, Kyankwanzi, Kiboga, Kassanda, Kagadi and many others, and I have been on TV so that the whole country can get information. Mr Speaker, what happened is that in most areas, our people recruited parish chiefs who are not fit for the job. They recruited their

10423 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2023 relatives, and I am told some of them paid averagely Shs 2,000,000 to get the job. So, we ended up with parish chiefs who are below standard. So, when it comes to issues of entering data, these people do not know anything and so, they keep deceiving our villagers to move here and there because they are not able. The community development officers at subcounty level, according to the Ministry of Local Government and the Parish Development Model Secretariat, were called upon to come in and help. In fact, a subcounty can register over 100 people in a day, in a parish. Mr Speaker, what we did was to ask the parish SACCOs to come up with an identified list of people, come with the people physically at the subcounty and enter the names of the people in the database. One can actually register names of individuals in a parish in a day. Also, we added the technical people and we received support from the Minister Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance. The ministry gave us two officers who helped us at the subcounty level. Mr Speaker, that big team would handle a subcounty per day. They enter the data, but this data does not mean people must go through the data to get money. The money does not come from the data. We need the data to ensure our people can be identified to avoid duplication because someone can get money from Kakumiro - and - some people have multiple families. I can get money from one parish in Kakumiro and get money from Kagadi. To manage that, we agreed that we need data to avoid double or even triple payments. Therefore, honourable colleagues, I would like to interest you to use this approach. Get in touch with your Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), commercial officers and district planners so they can go and handle each subcounty because they have the knowledge. Otherwise, some of them are waiting for Government to give them money, which money is not there. It is just patriotism that can help us move this project called PDM. I am requesting you, honourable colleagues, to use this approach because for us, we are now at 100 per cent. All the districts I asked to adopt this idea are now at 100 per cent. We are now waiting for the Shs 50 million they are going to send to our district this quarter. In fact, that money should be sent to only districts that have completed entering the data of its people in the subcounty. If we do not do that, they will - honourable members, banks are using our money; they are taking advantage of the delay to give beneficiaries money and lending this money out. It is a planting season and people should have used this money to buy seedlings and empower themselves economically. Let us all go back to our districts and ensure the district officials help our subcounties by training especially our parish chiefs who do not have the knowledge. Thank you very much.

When I retire, that is where I am going. So, I need to fight for the sector. (Laughter) Honourable colleagues, many of you will join me. Hon. Oguzu Lee had suggested something to me; that when they appear before the committee, they should appear in the regions so that it is not just a Kampala affair. I will detail that in the terms of reference when I am forwarding the petition. Thank you. Honourable colleagues, in the Public Gallery this afternoon, we have Speakers from some of the western region districts. They include the Speakers of Rwampara, Kiruhura, Kazo, Ntungamo, Sheema, Ibanda, Hoima, Bundibugyo, Buhweju, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Rukiga, Mbarara, Kikuube and Kasese. They have come to observe how we are running the House and they will be advising the Deputy Speaker, later on, on how to run the House better. Thank you for coming, friends.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to appreciate the committee. Borrowing from Bunyoro, I would like to appeal to colleagues - We have a road running from Mubende- Kakumiro-Kibaale-Kagadi. It passes through many districts and it was done. We are talking about service delivery to our people, but look at most of our roads within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. People are selling items on the roads. We are saying even markets are going to be developed. Mr Speaker, we should have passed this loan long ago so that people can have better services in terms of infrastructure. Therefore, I appeal to colleagues to pass this loan so that infrastructure is developed in Kampala and its neighbouring districts.

9630 DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS ON THE STATE OF THE NATION Tuesday, 18 July 2023 inspection of vehicles to determine whether they are in Dangerous Mechanical Condition (DMC). In less than a day, there was an accident in Kagadi where 16 people perished. That was very sad; that a vehicle can cram into another because of the dangerous condition it is in. We are aware that it is the regulations that are integral in operationalisation of the laws we have made in this House. I want information from the Attorney-General, the ministers or the Government on how many regulations we have on all the Bills that we have passed in this House. We need to know which regulation has been made for which Act that has been passed. We want it laid on the Floor tomorrow. Government Chief Whip, we will continue making laws in this House and we will be excited that we have passed Bills and have these Acts in place. However, without regulations, you cannot operationalise them. So, we need the regulations to be in place and they should be brought in this House. We must have a regulation vis-à-vis the laws that have been passed. What is operationalising them? Honourable members, I have been informed that we have a problem with the Road Fund. I got a petition on the Road Fund; what happened during the budgeting process is that the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development did not allocate sufficient money for the Road Fund. He instead thought it wise that the Shs 1 billion that we allocated to districts was for the Road Fund. IN THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Official Report of the Proceedings of Parliament THIRD SESSION - 13TH SITTING - FIRST MEETING Parliament met at 1.59 p.m. in Parliament House, Kampala. PRAYERS (The Speaker, Ms Anita Among, in the Chair.) The House was called to order. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for your communication. As we debate this afternoon, my constituency, the entire Kagadi District plus Kyenjojo, was gripped with grief last weekend when an accident happened in Kangombe Forest in a village called Karalike. A trailer, which was carrying fish – I do not know from where - it could have either been to Congo or around Lake Albert – knocked head on a taxi, which had 18 occupants. They were coming from a burial of one of their friends. It crashed the taxi, killing all passengers. Other than the loss of our people, we had difficulties particularly with police trying to retrieve the bodies in the wreckage. They did not have the means to pull off the trailer. It attracted very many people trying to push to remove the trailer manually. Police sensed chaos because people started rioting. Those of you who watched the news could have seen that people blocked the road because they were dissatisfied - that they could have such a nasty accident and Government was not coming to their rescue. Madam Speaker, it took an entire day - the accident happened at 8.00 p.m. on Sunday. The whole of yesterday, this truck was still lying on some bodies and Government had not mobilised any minister from Hoima to remove the wreckage from the dead bodies. My prayer is that in such circumstances, Government should respond quickly. The area of the accident scene used to have two roads while it was still a murram road; we used to call it “Ku-bbiri”. However, when they tarmacked it, they removed the two roads and created one road; it still remained with a very sharp corner, to an extent that somebody driving from up the hill cannot see whatever is coming from down the hill. It is in a forest and I did not see any sense why they remained with that corner because this is Government land. If they were worried about compensation, they would sort out themselves by cutting off that corner; unless they have engineering reasons. I pray that corner –

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

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

8604 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT iii. Local government absorption capacity The 35 local government votes considered were warranted to a total of Shs 1,278.2 billion an equivalent of 21.3 per cent of the total warrants to the local governments’ budget during the Financial Year 2021/2022 and this excludes the local revenues. Out of the Shs 1.278.2 billion resources warranted to 35 local governments, only Shs 1,163.9 trillion was expended representing 91 per cent absorption of the budget released. In this regard, Shs 114 billion was returned to the consolidated fund as a result of failure to absorb the resources, and this is from the 38 local governments that we are reporting. Madam Speaker, in overall out of the Shs 5,426.9 billion that was appropriated to all local governments, Shs 4,723 billion was utilised hence leaving unspent balance of Shs 703 billion return back to treasury. Madam Speaker, I have provided a detailed breakdown and even indicated the performance of the respective local government entities, showing those that performed well and those that did not perform well. This includes details of how much money each entity returned. For example, Madam Speaker, Mbarara City returned Shs 18 billion, Isingiro District Local Government returned Shs 10.8 billion, Kyegegwa returned Shs 9.8 billion, Kagadi district returned Shs 9.48 billion – and many others. Madam Speaker, there are also local governments that performed well. These local governments include districts like -

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want to add my voice to what my colleague from Bundibugyo raised and you added your voice. I come from Kyenjojo and most of my constituents are along the highway which is prone to accidents. In the previous days when Kilembe mines were still operating, on a weekly basis, I would send there some accident victims because some of us always carried those accident victims to Kilembe Mines Hospital. As we speak now, all our people in all those districts are stuck ranging from Mubende, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Fort Portal, and wherever, because Kasese and Kilembe Mines Hospital specifically, is known for treating bones and fractures.

Much obliged. (Laughter) Mr Speaker, whereas last week, I was given an opportunity to raise the issue of the chimpanzees, I want to report that the minister responsible for tourism responded with a team. They are now on the ground handling the matter I raised. (Applause) The matter I did not raise concerns land grabbers in my constituency. At the beginning of the year 2000, Kagadi District had some political turmoil, which settled down, but it has now moved from politics to land grabbing, where some people settled in a particular place are using GPS to title areas where people have settled, without their knowledge. We came to learn about these land titles when some people started selling them. We raised the matter to the Government because the people who were involved in getting these land titles were seen to be indigenous people and very “big” in Bunyoro. The President chose the option of talking and compensating them. There was an agreement that all the people who had obtained titles in the subcounties of Mpeefu, Kyaterekera and Ndaiga be compensated by the Government. Mr Speaker, as the Government is still preparing the process, the same group that agreed with the President for compensation are selling these land titles to the so-called powerful people in this land. Those so-powerful people move with Army men, for instance, there is one called Willy Rwomwojo. I do not know whether he is a soldier or a businessman -

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Greetings from the people of Bugangaizi East. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, I have been hearing about compensations in Karamoja, Bugisu and everywhere. However, we have people who were moved from Mpokya since 1992, and they are all over Uganda - Kasese, Kamwenge, Bugangaizi East in Kakumiro District, Kagadi, and Isingiro. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, when do you plan to compensate – okay, while some were compensated, others have not been compensated. When are you compensating the people that were moved from Mpokya? Thank you.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. You talked about the protection of the environment. In my constituency, I have a big problem. Around four families of chimpanzees have been living in some private forest. Due to population pressure, the owner has constantly used the forest land, which has forced the chimpanzees to go into the communities. We have complained to the Government to relocate these chimpanzees from this private land but that has fallen on deaf ears. We have persistently seen these chimpanzees brutally kill children. In the last four years, they have killed five children –(Interjections)- they do not eat them; they only brutally kill by tearing their bodies apart. Those of you who are on social media may have seen a picture posted by someone in Kagadi; it is a terrible picture. One cannot even look at it for two minutes. A child was buried yesterday after being attacked. He was being carried by his mother on her back; and these animals know the soft targets. They attacked the mother and pulled off the child and tore the entire face of the child and the child died; that child was buried yesterday. The district is confused and so are the leaders. When people kill an animal like a chimpanzee, UWA and the Government run to see what has happened. A human being has died but there is no Government official that has gone to the ground to at least see what is going on. I am raising this matter, Madam Speaker, for Government to take immediate action to solve this problem of chimpanzees in this place called COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Allow me to also thank the chairperson of COSASE and the members for the detailed report. I also concur with most of the members that we badly need to have UNRA remain a standalone institution. However, the observations that have been made by the committee are realistic and are the very issues that our people in Mubende and various other regions within Uganda are facing. We have PAPs on Mubende-Kakumiro- Kagadi Road, which have up to now not been paid. We have held several meetings with UNRA that have raised the hopes of the people of Mubende, but the hopes were watered down by their unresponsiveness after the very many meetings that have failed. About the delayed payment of funds to UNRA, we have a road that is under maintenance from Mityana to Mubende. This work has stalled for many months and we have had a number of accidents on that road. We recently visited UNRA with Hon. Kabanda, the MP of Kasambya and we were told that they do not have money for this project. Madam Speaker, we need the minister and the responsible agency to speed up this project. The other thing is the Lusalira-Nkonge Road. Like the COSASE Chairperson presented, we have a number of projects that, sometimes, the President directs they should be given to particular people. These should follow the law, like the Rt Hon. Speaker has guided so that we see these projects moving. Our people were told not to develop the land anymore, if it is on the road side. They have over waited and nothing has been given to them; neither have we seen the road works start. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank you and beg the minister and the responsible authorities to take charge so that we can have all these projects worked on. Otherwise, I thank the committee chairperson and the members. Thank you.

Regarding the grabbing of land and the local government keeping quiet, I want to say that there are some roles that are multi-sectoral. Like the land issue, we have a fully-fledged Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. I think matters that clearly belong to the Ministry of Lands can be addressed. However, as an institution, if we are informed on time, we can also intervene or inform accordingly. When it comes to reviewing the Local Governments Act, I want to report to this House that today, we met the Committee on Local Government and Public Service. In that meeting, we informed the committee that we have already embarked on a major review because since decentralisation started in 1992, now 20 years down the road, we really need to make a detailed analysis, and where need be, we amend this law, accordingly. On illegal recruitment and protecting people without qualifications, Madam Speaker, I would like to be on record that the Ministry of Local Government has tried. Where we are informed on time or through our inspection and evaluation staff, we take action. This is why we nullified all the appointments of parish chiefs in Kagadi where there were a lot of forgeries and people didn’t have the requisite papers. We also nullified appointments in Ntoroko District - the Member was here, I don’t know where he has gone - but they would be a witness. We nullified appointments for all the 70 positions and requested them to re-advertise. Regarding staff serving in acting capacity, Madam Speaker, there are some rules indeed that must be changed because for one to be appointed a district engineer, they must be certified and registered. Now very few engineers can meet this criteria and to become a district health officer, one has to have the requisite requirements. Therefore, some districts fall prey because these two positions are very dear and pertinent. But I don’t know whether the money sent to districts is really sent to the personal accounts of these people. We need evidence on this because someone tagged it to this. Then when it comes to inconsistencies on payrolls, it is true, Madam Speaker, that there are some human resource officers that are on interdiction, the latest being the one for Bunyangabu District. So, when we move and get information, we give it out. The problem is that in some districts, they are not giving us such information. And I would like to report to you, Madam Speaker, that we are not exceptional at the Ministry of Local Government. Our Budget for monitoring and evaluation was cut halfway and so, conducting this exercise is not that easy. I wish Members - and I have been appealing to you very genuinely and humbly, that do not wait to bring everything on the Floor of Parliament. Those who come and whistle blow to us, we act immediately. Yes, it is our role, but let us try to inform the relevant ministries on time so that they can take action. Another problem was on the slow absorption of funds. Madam Speaker, I concur with the Members on this matter because it even appeared before Cabinet. It was brought to our attention that high-breed procurement is really deadly. For example, it was said that the person building the two seed schools in Ntoroko District at a tune of Shs 1.4 billion is the same person building schools in Bundibugyo District and others in different districts. It came to our attention that that same person was the one building Kiyombya Secondary School and St. Paul’s Kasenda in Bunyangabu and Kabarole districts respectively. The man does not have enough machines and enough workers; in totality, he does not have the capacity. I stand to join Members to refuse hybrid procurement. Let us stand on our two feet - and let it start from Cabinet level and give work to people

6348 In northern Uganda, we have Abim, Adjumani, Agago, Alebtong, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuru, Apac, Omoro, Arua, Dokolo, Gulu, Kaabong, Kitgum, Koboko, Kole, Kotido, Lamwo, Lira, Maracha, Moroto, Moyo, Nakapiripirit, Napak, Nebbi, Nwoya, Otuke, Oyam, Pader, Pakwach, Yumbe, Zombo, Obongi, Terego, Karenga, Kwania, Madi-Okollo, Nabilatuk, and Obongi. In Western Uganda, we have Buhweju, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu, Bushenyi, Hoima, Ibanda, Isingiro, Ntungamo, Kabarole, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kasese, Kibale, Kiruhura, Kiryandongo, Kisoro, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Masindi, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntoroko, Rubanda, Rubirizi, Rukiga, Rukungiri, Sheema, Kikuube, Kazo and Rwampara. Madam Speaker, those are the areas that will be covered by the project.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for your right and timely ruling. I actually said that we were collecting data and our technical teams were in Kassanda yesterday to pick information that we needed and that is why we are bringing this today. Secondly, this lies in my docket of Primary Health Care, and so, we have made no mistake. On the 20 th of September 2022, the Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of the Ebola Sudan Virus in Mubende District. The outbreak then spread and now, it is in four districts of Kassanda, Kagadi, Bunyangabu and Kyegegwa within a period of two weeks. Subsequently, due to movements of contacts and symptomatic individuals for health services, the outbreak spread to Wakiso District and Kampala City, bringing the total number of affected authorities to seven. All the affected local authorities had been categorised as very high risk or high risk based on the assessment done by the Ministry of Health. Madam Speaker, allow me to give the status of the outbreak. It is 43 days today since the declaration of the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak and the total number of confirmed cases stand at 130 of whom 43 have succumbed to the disease and 45 have been treated and have improved, and 40 are still undergoing treatment. The table, which we have already uploaded will give you the statistics from Bunyangabu to Kagadi and Kampala, and also give the subcounties that were affected and the number of people who are in those districts. Kassanda and Mubende will remain the epicentre. And now, we have a new district of Wakiso, specifically in Busiro and Nansana, as you can see in the table. Among the confirmed cases, there have also been health workers. To-date, 15 health workers have been infected, of whom six have succumbed to the deadly infection. May their souls rest in eternal peace. Out of the 15, six were from private facilities and nine were from the public health sector. This includes the team of medical students who got infected in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. We have noted that most of the cases tend to visit several private clinics for care before finally going to the public facility. This exposes the health workers to infection. We have been engaging and appealing to all health workers (public and private) to use appropriate protective gear when in facilities attending to patients. Every Tuesday morning, we do programmes to inform our people. Madam Speaker, we have been mobilising resources to respond to this outbreak. To guide response to the outbreak, a three-months’ response plan costing Shs 75 billion was developed, presented to Cabinet and submitted to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for funding. To-date, we have not received any response. Several partners have mobilised resources but they are yet to be formally communicated to the Ministry of Health, how each have been mobilising. The partners, however, have been supporting several interventions on the ground, including surveillance, contact tracing, risk communication, case management, transport and safe burials. We are organising an accountability forum and we expect all partners to declare the resources mobilised towards the epidemic. However, to urgently support the affected districts to carry out response activities, the Ministry of Health through internal re-organisation of resources, disbursed Shs 2.12 billion to the districts as you will see in the table below. Mubende Shs 500 million, Kyegegwa Shs 305 million, Kassanda Shs 305 million, Kagadi Shs 305 million, Bunyangabu Shs 305 million and Mubende Regional Referral Hospital Shs 400 million. [The Speaker] MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

6032 The moment you feel any symptoms, please, go for treatment. We are banking on you, honourable members, because when you speak, your people listen. Early treatment, as we have seen in the 45 recovered individuals, is associated with a good outcome. For most of the individuals that have died, time was lost while running from one clinic to another, including going to shrines to consult witch doctors. The population understanding the signs and symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease and avoiding exposure to it; especially, contact with the sick persons’ body fluids vomit, stool, faeces, blood, saliva, sweat, urine - all these can infect you if you are in close contact with a patient. This exposure may be through direct handling, deliberate or incidental, or even accidental of linen, surfaces, cleaning, sharing of lavatories, beddings, or through handshaking, hugging, or caring for a confirmed case. Madam Speaker, I would like to inform this House and the entire population that the symptoms of Ebola in the early phases are similar and consistent with most common febrile illnesses like malaria, where the clinical cause of the disease begins with high-grade fever, headache, sore throat, abdominal pain, in the upper abdomen especially, fatigue, general body weakness, intractable vomiting and diarrhea, plus bleeding manifestations, may not be an early presentation. So, if you feel some fever, please, do not stay at home because you can be helped. This emphasises the aspect of seeking care early if you had contact with anybody who has Ebola. The outbreak epicentre remains Mubende and Kassanda specifically. In the Mubende District, the most affected subcounties are Madudu, Kiruma and East Division of Mubende Municipality. While in Kassanda, the subcounties of Kikandwa and Kalwana are the most affected. At the beginning of the outbreak, the epidemic spread to the three districts of Bunyangabu, Kagadi, Kyegegwa. Two districts have completed the 21 days of contacts follow up and even individuals have been retired from the contact list. They are back home and do not have the Ebola virus. Since there has been no second retransmission, we believe transmission may have been interrupted. However, intensified surveillance continues in these districts for another 21 days to complete the 42 days cycle before they can be cleared. A new case appeared in Kyegegwa late last week, and so, we have restarted the countdown afresh. To stop further exportation of cases into other parts of the country, His Excellency, the President of Uganda directed the restricting of movements into and out of the districts of Mubende and Kassanda. However, internal movement is allowed and transit vehicles are free to cross through to other districts; if one is going to Kakumiro, Kabarole, Fort Portal, they can cross through but not stop anywhere in Mubende. The President’s directive of restricted movement was based on optimising control effects in the same geographical area and minimising the spread to other areas. The penetration of Ebola in heavily populated areas creates a situation of rapid spread and is associated with sustained and protracted person-to-person transmission. Urban Ebola transmission is complex and Government will do it takes to ensure control of transmission in the urban settings, especially the Kampala Metropolitan Area, which includes Wakiso. To illustrate the extent of the spread in urban transmission, a single case can quickly set up several transmission lines. In short, in a very short time, as shown in this graphics, just one person in this congested city can spread Ebola to very many other people. [Ms Muhanga] MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

6037 THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2022 daily basis. I know who is hospitalised, who has been affected and who has held which meeting. I am glad and happy and I thank her. Despite the fact that the disease is very deadly – everyone fears it – she comes with her team to the ground. Having said that, I need some clarification; I have noted that in the statistics they give, they indicate Kikandwa and Kalwana as different subcounties in all the ministry’s statistics. I want to take this time to say that there is no subcounty in Kassanda called Kikandwa. Kikandwa is a parish in Kalwana Subcounty. Honourable minister, I also noted that in your statistics, you indicate that we have a subcounty called Gombe in Kassanda District. We do not have a subcounty called Gombe. Please, take note of that. I have been following up how you have been reporting. We have only one subcounty, Kalwana, that is affected by the Ebola virus. In that subcounty, there is only one parish called Kikandwa that is affected currently. I needed to clear that. The next thing that I need the minister to clarify is the issue of the leaders, as it is stated in the statement. I think it was unfair to say that the leaders in Kassanda are weak. Despite the fact that - I am not on ground - the leadership there is willing to participate and make a contribution; they have been excluded in the process of managing Ebola. Therefore, it is not right to say that the leaders in Kassanda are weak. Probably, if the ministry said that they have a weak health team, I can agree. However, it is not true that the leaders in Kassanda are weak. That noted, I also need clarification on the money. When you look at how the money that first came was distributed, you will notice that despite the fact that the two districts are on lockdown – Mubende and Kassanda - they gave out money equally even to those districts, which are not under lockdown. How can Kassanda get the same amount of money as Kagadi, which is not under lockdown? I need the justification for that. The other issue is that Mubende District has 10 subcounties, while Kassanda has 15. When you look at the money indicated to have been given out, Mubende got Shs 500 million and Kassanda Shs 300 – even in food. I have seen the Prime Minister around. She can also clarify why Mubende, with fewer subcounties, is given much more, even in terms of food, than Kassanda. Having said that –

Mr Speaker, I first want to appreciate the doctors plus Hon. Remigio; thank you for the brilliance; you are indeed looking at our future and securing our future. Mr Speaker, from the financial perspective of this country, looking at our economy and how it is performing, I have a concern that the cost of money is the real barrier that has been hindering us from the progress that we have been waiting for. Therefore, this is the right moment for us to say that we support this motion. Let Government not to waste time. Let it support this brilliant idea from the brilliant doctors; it is the way to go. Once we support this motion and we have a national agricultural bank, you will note a decline in the cost of money straight away. Number two, we shall be able to raise our taxes –(Member timed out.) MR ERIC MASANA (Independent, Buyaga East County, Kagadi). Thank you, Mr Speaker. I want to support this motion because it is a game changer. The biggest problem that the country has been facing is unemployment. Mr Speaker, we are talking about agricultural value chain, agro-processing, value addition; previously, these have only just been put on paper. If we introduce the national agricultural bank, and these are operationalised, we would see a lot of employment to our young people and we would solve the biggest problem we are facing in this country and have peace. The language of the agriculturalists will only be understood by an agricultural bank - ( Member timed out.)

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Rt Hon. Prime Minister, remember that Mubende benefited from a very good project - the Mubende-Kakumiro-Kagadi Road. As leaders from Mubende, we raised a red flag against the way the drainage system was constructed, which is very narrow and shallow. We came to your office and you convened a meeting with UNRA. A team came to Mubende, but they have not undertaken any