The Women’s Day celebration at Nyakihanga playground in Kashekye Parish, Kamwezi sub-county, was marked by both celebration and pleas for urgent government intervention on pressing infrastructure issues. Under the theme “INVEST IN WOMEN: ACCELERATE PROGRESS,” the event highlighted the district’s ongoing struggles with poor road conditions and power outages.
During the event, Teddyson Niwagaba, the Kamwezi sub-county LC3 chairman, raised alarms about the deplorable state of the roads in the area. He emphasized the critical need for electricity in Kashekye Parish, which, despite its large population and health facilities, still lacks reliable power.
“It’s unfortunate that a parish with such a significant population and essential health facilities remains without electricity,” said Niwagaba. He took the opportunity to praise the achievements of the Rukiga District Women MP in the sub-county, underscoring the need for continued development efforts.
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Joselin Arineitwe, chairperson of the Rukiga Women’s Council, commended the government for its various empowerment programs for women, such as the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP), Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model (PDM). However, she urged women to use these programs to uplift their families rather than undermine their husbands.
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The Rukiga District LC5 Chairperson, Mbabazi Robert Kakwerere, highlighted the unique challenges faced by the mountainous district, noting that Bukinda sub-county lacks a Health Center III, contrary to government policy. He stressed the need for a health facility to cater to the local population adequately.
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Rukiga County MP, Roland Bish Ndyomugyenyi, recounted his intervention at Kamwezi Health Center IV, where both male and female patients were forced to share toilets, calling for better healthcare facilities.
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The district woman MP, Kamusiime Caroline Muhwezi, who also served as the chief mobilizer for the celebrations, voiced her concerns about the Rutobo-Kamwezi and Muhanga-Kisizi roads. She reminded attendees of the president’s unfulfilled pledge to tarmac these crucial roads, which remain in poor condition.
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The chief guest, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, the State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs, attended the event alongside fellow ministers Aisha Sekindi, State Minister for Water and Environment, and David Muhoozi, State Minister for Internal Affairs. Oboth-Oboth pledged to follow up on the infrastructure issues raised by the community.
The celebration was a blend of joy and advocacy, reflecting the resilience and determination of the Rukiga District locals to see tangible improvements in their community infrastructure.
Although Rukiga District celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday, June 8, 2024, the day is annually celebrated worldwide on March 8. It is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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