The Ndorwa East Member of Parliament, Honorable Wilfred Niwagaba has asked residents to move away from hand-to-mouth survival and build a culture of saving, investment and productivity as the surest path out of poverty.
Speaking during campaign rallies in Kanjobe and Katookye parishes in Kyanamira Subcounty ahead of the 2026 general elections on Wednesday, MP Niwagaba said many households in Ndorwa East still depend on subsistence farming, which keeps them trapped in chronic financial instability.
He urged families to embrace commercial agriculture, poultry and piggery as income-generating activities and to deliberately set aside savings from their earnings.
According to Niwagaba, a strong saving culture will enable households to invest in education, better housing, health care and small businesses, reducing overdependence on politicians and relief.
The MP also encouraged residents to take advantage of emerging economic opportunities, particularly those linked to ongoing government projects.
He pointed to the newly launched Bugarama–Karweru Water Project in Buhara Subcounty, implemented by VIDAS Construction Company, as a key avenue for jobs and income for local youth and artisans.
He appealed to residents to support the project by peacefully coexisting with the contractor and willingly offering land for pipeline works, noting that the contract does not provide for compensation.
He stressed that beyond jobs, the project will improve access to clean water, which should translate into better hygiene, sanitation and reduced disease burden if communities use it responsibly.
Niwagaba further revealed that the Old Kabale–Kampala Road has been included in the National Development Plan (NDP IV), positioning it for construction within the next five years.
He said improved road infrastructure, along with better bridges and feeder roads, would only translate into real change if residents are producing marketable goods and services to take advantage of the improved connectivity.
Local leaders echoed his message, warning against actions that undermine peaceful political competition and development. Kyanamira Sub county coordinator Byamugisha Gaspar condemned the vandalism of campaign posters, reminding residents that such acts are unlawful and punishable, and only distract from the real issues affecting communities.
Twiine Protaze, co-coordinator for the subcounty and a member of Niwagaba’s constituency committee, urged residents to reject politics of identity, division and segregation. He instead called on them to back leaders who prioritise service delivery, unity and tangible development.
Residents at the rally cited Niwagaba’s record as evidence that issue-based leadership can transform communities.
Owomugisha Sheebah from Nyakagyera Parish said the MP has demonstrated practical and consistent leadership that has delivered visible results in sectors such as faith, agriculture, education, health and infrastructure.
She noted that his support to churches—regardless of denomination—has helped complete structures, strengthen faith-based community work and promote social cohesion.
In agriculture, she highlighted the distribution of hoes, forked hoes and other tools, which has enabled farmers to expand gardens, improve farming methods and increase productivity.
In education, Sheebah praised Niwagaba for providing Pre-PLE examination papers to primary schools across the constituency, easing the financial burden on parents and helping candidates prepare better for national exams.
In the health sector, residents pointed to his lobbying for the rehabilitation of health centres and the securing of Shs 800 million for the construction of staff quarters at Maziba Health Centre IV.
They said the project is expected to improve health worker welfare, enhance service delivery and strengthen access to healthcare services.
On infrastructure, they commended his efforts in lobbying for the construction and rehabilitation of bridges and roads, including the ongoing rehabilitation of the Kitibya–Mishundo–Kabanyonyi road, which has improved movement between villages, eased transport of goods and boosted local trade.
Residents concluded that with a stronger saving culture, increased engagement in commercial agriculture and continued investment in social services and infrastructure, Ndorwa East can significantly reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.
As he seeks re-election, Niwagaba pledged to consolidate these gains by expanding infrastructure, improving public services and promoting socioeconomic progress rooted in community needs, productivity and financial discipline.
