In an era where politics is often synonymous with self-interest, it is refreshing, almost revolutionary, to witness a leader who defies that stereotype. Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, stands out as one of the few leaders who have truly lived up to the title of public servant.
While many politicians invest more in billboards and slogans than in their communities, Hon. Atwakiire has built her legacy quietly but powerfully, brick by brick, bridge by bridge, and household by household. Her work is not found in speeches; it is found in the farms, schools, churches, hospitals, and water taps of Kabale.
A Development Model Rooted in Inclusion
What makes Hon. Atwakiire exceptional is not just the scale of her interventions but the equity behind them. Whether Muslim, Adventist, Catholic, Anglican, youth, widow, or boda boda rider, no group has been left behind.
- Livelihood projects: She has turned livestock into capital, distributing pigs, goats, and hens to households and women groups, not as handouts, but as startup resources.
- Youth empowerment: Through Vidas Engineering and Construction Company, she and her husband have created over 1,000 jobs, proving that leadership is not only about lobbying, it’s about building.
- Infrastructure transformation: From opening major roads like Karweru–Maziba–Kamuronko to securing the construction of over 10 permanent bridges, she has made Kabale more accessible and economically active.
- Water security: Hon. Atwakiire didn’t just talk about clean water, she secured UGX 32 billion for gravity flow water schemes that now quench entire communities.
- Health and welfare: Incubators for newborns, wheelchairs for PWDs, braille machines for visually impaired learners, beds and mattresses for hospitals, these are not photo opportunities; they are lifesaving interventions.
She does not wait for funerals to donate; she invests in life.
A Leader Who Shows Up, Not Just During Elections
There is something symbolic about sitting under a tent labeled “Donated by Hon. Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira.” It is not about branding, it is about presence.
Kabale knows her not because of campaign convoys but because of boda boda shades, spades and pickaxes for community road works, fundraising contributions, and emergency relief in times of crisis like COVID-19.
While others politicize religion, Hon. Atwakiire builds churches and funds interfaith activities. While others debate youth unemployment, she creates jobs and skills training programs. While others promise roads, she builds them.
As 2026 Approaches, Kabale Must Choose Legacy Over Empty Rhetoric
With her declaration to run as an independent candidate, Hon. Atwakiire has thrown the challenge back to the people of Kabale:
Will you reward speeches, or will you reward service?
Her own words say it best:
“My mission is to serve inclusively. I have worked for all without bias, and I am committed to reaching those who have not yet been directly supported.”
Kabale is at a crossroads, continue with results-driven leadership, or gamble with uncertainty. In my opinion, Hon. Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira has already earned her next term, not through noise, but through impact.
Kabale must not just re-elect her, Kabale must defend her legacy.
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