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Minister Muhwezi assured residents that most of their challenges, particularly the extension of electricity, would be resolved before the next elections, attributing previous delays to the impact of COVID-19.
RUKUNGIRI: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which commenced on Monday, began in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both located in Nyakagyeme Sub County.
During these meetings, locals voiced concerns about various issues affecting their communities. Minister Muhwezi responded to their queries while noting key challenges. He was accompanied by district officials, including the district engineer, LCV Chairperson Geofrey Kyomukama, the commercial officer, the National Water manager, and a delegation from an organization responsible for extending electricity in the constituency. Other local leaders were also present to address sector-specific concerns.
Speaking at Nyakinengo Church of Uganda and Kigaaga Health Centre II, Minister Muhwezi highlighted the advantages of holding baraza meetings at the parish level. He explained that engaging with smaller groups allows for more meaningful discussions, eliminates the need for long journeys to the sub-county, and enables locals to interact directly with district officials.
He emphasized his commitment to addressing critical issues, including electricity, water shortages, poor road networks, and the state of education and healthcare facilities. He further noted that he had postponed these meetings to first gather concrete solutions to anticipated concerns.
Minister Muhwezi assured residents that most of their challenges, particularly the extension of electricity, would be resolved before the next elections, attributing previous delays to the impact of COVID-19.
During the question-and-answer session, locals such as Ibrahim, John Bosco Bwebare, Osbert Kagyezi, and Denis Mukiga raised concerns about the lack of medicines in health facilities, students being sent away from Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools due to unpaid fees, and the poor state of roads, water, and electricity. In response, Minister Muhwezi promised that electricity issues would be resolved before June and pledged to intervene in addressing the other concerns.
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LCV Chairperson Geofrey Kyomukama commended Minister Muhwezi for his contributions to Rukungiri District, particularly for providing a second grader machine that has significantly improved local roads.
