Kabale District’s Woman MP, Hon. Atwakiire Catherine Ndamira, has stepped in to assist Amos Twikirize, a 42-year-old man who suffered severe injuries from electrocution, leading to the amputation of his left leg and arm.
Twikirize, a father of three from Rugarama Cell, Nyamuronze ward, Katuna Town Council, Kabale District, was injured while constructing a house on May 18, 2023. Despite efforts by doctors at Kabale Regional Hospital, the extent of his injuries necessitated the amputations.
Approaching MP Ndamira for help, Twikirize was promised assurances of support. Hon. Atwakiire Catherine Ndamira pledged to provide him with an Above-Knee (A.K) prosthetic leg and a Below-Elbow arm prosthetic to aid in his recovery and daily life.
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“I am deeply grateful to Hon. Atwakiire Catherine Ndamira for her swift response and assistance during this challenging time,” expressed Twikirize, emphasizing the impact on his ability to provide for his children’s education. His two daughters are in Primary One (P1), while his son attends nursery school.
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Orthopedic Technician Kiwanuka Laury has already taken measurements for the prosthetics, which are expected to be ready within two weeks. Additionally, efforts are underway to secure a modernized artificial arm to facilitate Twikirize in everyday tasks, including eating.
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Flugence Ayebare, also known as Fiti Fiti, secretary of the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDPU) at Kabale Central Division, commended MP Atwakiire for her unwavering commitment to serving constituents irrespective of background.
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“We are thankful to Hon. Atwakiire Catherine Ndamira for her dedication to ensuring that all members of our community receive the support they need,” said Flugence Ayebare.
The proactive response from MP Atwakiire Catherine Ndamira underscores the importance of community support and advocacy for individuals facing challenges due to disabilities or accidents.
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