Summary:
- Ugandans for Peace, a USAID-funded initiative, aims to prevent, mitigate, and respond to political violence to build social cohesion and promote peace in Uganda before, during, and after the 2026 general elections.
BUNDIBUGYO: The Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Bundibugyo, Albert Musinguzi, has urged elderly individuals to play a key role in pacifying their communities.
Musinguzi emphasizes that the district of Bundibugyo and the broader Rwenzori sub-region need the wise counsel of older people to guide the youth and caution them against engaging in actions that could lead to conflict.
Speaking at the inception meeting organized by Creations Forum Afrika (CAF) to launch the Ugandans for Peace project, Musinguzi highlighted the importance of elders guiding young people on peaceful coexistence within the community.
Ugandans for Peace, a USAID-funded initiative, aims to prevent, mitigate, and respond to political violence to build social cohesion and promote peace in Uganda before, during, and after the 2026 general elections. CAF will implement this project in the districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese, Ntoroko, and Bunyangabu.
Musinguzi remarked that the project is timely, especially since Bundibugyo has a long history of conflict.
Francis Zaa Balikamanya, the Secretary for Finance and Administration at Bundibugyo District Local Government, who represented the district chairperson, agreed with the Assistant RDC on the importance of supporting efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace in the region. He also urged CAF to ensure the direct involvement of the local community for effective project implementation.
Johncation Muhindo, the Team Leader at Creations Forum Afrika, affirmed the non-profit’s commitment to finding solutions from within the community and assured that they will involve local communities as much as possible in the project’s implementation.
