Summary:
- This plan, developed and launched in 2021 by the district’s Members of Parliament and local leaders, focuses on key projects including the operationalization of railway systems, the upgrade of Kasese airstrip, the revitalization of Kilembe Mines, and advancements in agriculture, land management, tourism, education, health, human capital development, and disaster management.
KASESE: The Minister of State for National Guidance, Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga, has announced that the Ugandan government has achieved 90% progress on implementing a five-year development plan for Kasese District.
This plan, developed and launched in 2021 by the district’s Members of Parliament and local leaders, focuses on key projects including the operationalization of railway systems, the upgrade of Kasese airstrip, the revitalization of Kilembe Mines, and advancements in agriculture, land management, tourism, education, health, human capital development, and disaster management.
Regarding the Kasese Airfield upgrade, Kabbyanga confirmed that a Turkish company has been approved for the work. For the revival of Kilembe Mines, Saria Group Limited has been granted approval, while Yapi Makenzo has been selected to handle the railway construction from Busia to Kasese.
On healthcare developments, the Minister stated that Rukoki Health Centre IV is being upgraded to hospital status, and Bwera Government General Hospital is being elevated to referral level.
Addressing land issues in Nkoko, Kabbyanga noted that officials from the Ministry will be on-site next week to resolve conflicts. He also mentioned that the Office of the Prime Minister is actively addressing the needs of flood victims sheltering at Muhokya.
The Minister shared these updates at a gathering at Rwenzori International Hotel in Kasese, during the launch of preparations for a thanksgiving ceremony for Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi and himself, where they intend to thank God and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for their recent appointments.
Kasese District Vice Chairperson Girivasio Monday Bwambale also emphasized the need for a public university in Kasese to reduce the burden on students traveling long distances for higher education.
