Summary:
- According to Xavier Ejoyi, the Country Director of ActionAid International Uganda, Hon. Atwakiire’s accolade followed a nationwide nomination process.
KAMPALA: The Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, was on Wednesday recognized as the most hardworking Member of Parliament in the Kigezi Sub-region.
The recognition was bestowed during an award dinner organized by ActionAid International Uganda.
At Kigezi Sub region level, the awards were organised by Local Sustainable Communities Organisation (LOSCO) in partnership with Action Aid International Uganda.
According to Xavier Ejoyi, the Country Director of ActionAid International Uganda, Hon. Atwakiire’s accolade followed a nationwide nomination process.
Ejoyi explained that Hon. Atwakiire was nominated by citizens for her integrity, dedication to public service, and contribution to the fight against corruption.
“As Uganda prepares to commemorate the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, Action Aid Uganda, in collaboration with like-minded civil society organizations and state actors, organized the NCIA dinner under the theme, ‘Promoting Integrity and Citizens’ Involvement in the War Against Corruption’,” Ejoyi stated.
The 2024 National Citizens Integrity Awards (NCIA) ceremony was held at Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz in Bukoto.
Hon. Atwakiire joined other nominees, including Monica Muhumuza Nzeirwe, the Senior Probation and Social Welfare Officer for Kabale District Lilian Kebirungi, Assistant-in-Charge of Kamukyira Health Center IV and Dr. Godfrey Amooti Bampabwire, the Medical Superintendent of Muko Health Center IV in Rubanda District.
The National Citizens Integrity Awards were established to honor public and civil servants who demonstrate exceptional courage and determination in promoting integrity and tackling corruption.
The awards aim to foster accountability in governance and encourage public engagement in the fight against corruption by recognizing individuals for their exemplary service to their communities.
