An eight-year-old Primary Three pupil from Madera Primary School in Soroti City, has received a wheelchair and a cow courtesy of the Office of the Vice President, who also serves as the Woman MP for Katakwi District.
The pupil, Ocan, a resident of Osiomit Village, Olilim Parish in Palam Sub-county, Katakwi District, expressed his gratitude for the support, describing it as life-changing.
“I have been struggling to move, especially to access classrooms and shelter. With this help, I believe I will now succeed in my education,” Ocan said.
His parents, Michael Otim and Rose Abulo, thanked Her Excellency, Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo, for her compassion and commitment to service delivery in Katakwi District.
“Ocan had been unhappy due to his physical challenges, and I had no solution. This support has brought hope to his education and future,” said Otim, his father. “VP Alupo is a God-sent leader for development, unity, and peace in Katakwi and the entire Teso sub-region.”
Titus Otim, the LC3 Chairperson of Guyaguya Sub-county, applauded the Vice President’s Office for its tireless efforts in transforming lives in the district.
He encouraged residents to elect visionary and community-centered leaders.
Simon Opus, LCI Chairperson of Oderai Village in Acanga Parish, Ngariam Sub-county, also praised Vice President Alupo’s leadership.
“She is a trusted leader, and we pledge our continued support for her manifesto for the next 20 years,” he stated.
Counsel Raymond Odeke, Personal Assistant to the Vice President and NRM Vice Chairperson for Katakwi District, represented the VP during the handover ceremony.
He thanked the family for their warm reception and urged them to safeguard both the wheelchair and the cow for Ocan’s benefit.
Odeke revealed that the VP’s Office has so far distributed over 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities across the district.
“She remains committed to equal service delivery to all residents of Katakwi,” he emphasized.
He further relayed the Vice President’s call for peaceful and fair NRM primary elections and the upcoming general elections of 2025–2026.
