Bunyoro makes 16 requests to President Museveni, Laud him for developments in the sub-region

By Ismael Kasooha

Bunyoro

Leaders from all the 10 Districts and City of Bunyoro have submitted a memorandum to President Yoweri Museveni detailing the 16 issues that need to be addressed by the government to enhance socio-economic development in the region.

The leaders before outlining the issues welcomed the President to Bunyoro sub-region arguing that his coming to Bunyoro clearly signified the great love he has always had for Bunyoro and Uganda as a whole.

President Yoweri Museveni with the First Lady Mrs. Janet Museveni with Bunyoro leaders led by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja while arriving at one of the engagements in Bunyoro

“We thank God for the gift of life to you, Your Excellency and Maama Janet, the First Lady and for the wisdom of steering our Nation this far.  In a special way, Your Excellency, we thank you for the theme of this country-wide tour-“Securing our future through wealth creation and shared prosperity” which resonates very well with the aspirations of the people of Bunyoro,” said Karubanga the Chairperson Bunyoro Parliamentary Caucus on behalf of the other leaders.

The memorandum was presented by Jacob Karubanga at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) on the 20^th March, 2025 on behalf of all the leaders.

Key among the issues raised was land where they asked government to expedite the process of Systematic land demarcation for Tenants on Mailo land of Absentee Landlords especially in the Districts of Kibaale, Kakumiro and Kagadi – the Former Lost Counties.

“We also request for the roll out of the programme for Systematic Demarcation, survey and titling of land across the Sub-region. This will check the challenge of escalating land conflicts within the Sub-region,” Karubanga said.

The leaders asked the government to extend special funding to support the promotion of Palm oil, coffee and cocoa growing across the Sub-region through provision of free seedlings and associated Inputs, extension services and market support.

They also asked for increased support for Mechanization and Water for Production/Irrigation across the Sub-region to enhance Sustainable Production, Productivity and Profitability.

In the health sector, the leaders asked the government to provide further support for the improvement of Health Services in Bunyoro Sub-region through comprehensive rehabilitation of Masindi and Kagadi Hospitals, Provision of Constituency Ambulances to the remaining 14 Constituencies to improve the referral system and support the establishment of District General Hospitals in the Districts of Kakumiro, Kibaale, Kikuube, Buliisa and Hoima.

Still in health they requested for support to the construction of the stalled Maternal Child Health Care (MCH) Complex at the Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, equip and operationalize the now ready Hoima Intensive Care Unit, establish Health Center III’s in Sub-counties where they don’t exist and expedite the process of upgrading Kiryandongo Hospital to a Highway Referral Hospital to effectively respond to accident victims on the Gulu-Kampala highway.

In the roads sector, the leaders asked the President for the upgrade of the following Roads in Bunyoro Sub-region: Kyegegwa-Hapuuyo-Karuguuza-Kisalizi-Birembo with an extension to Bugwara-Paacwa and Kikwaya, Kakumiro-Nkooko-Masodde with an extension to Kisiita-Nalweyo road, Muhorro-Kyaterekera-Ndaiga road, Ngangi-Nyamarwa-Mubende Road, Katasiha-Kihomboza-Mbraara-Karongo road and Kisukuma-Bombo-Nyakabingo road. Other roads included Kigorobya-Kibiro Salt Mine Road, Katasiha-Bugambe-Buseruka road, Pakanyi-Nyakarongo-Kiryandongo Diika to Bweyale road, completion of Masindi – Biiso Road, Katulikire-Atura to Oyam and provision of Atura Ferry, Nyakadoti-Kimogora to Kawiti road, Nkondo-Kyamujundo-Nalweyo road, Ngoma-Masindi road, Hoima Stadium roads, Kinyara-drop-off road from Masindi to Kabango, Kisabagwa-Kabalikera-Nyamirima-Busuuga road and also asked for Passenger and Cargo Ferry services on lake Albert to boost trade within Uganda and the DR Congo.

The leaders asked for support for establishment of Modern Central Markets in Kagadi, Kibaale, Kakumiro, Kigorobya, Masindi and Bweyale.

They also asked for Support to increase clean and safe water coverage in Bunyoro Sub-region through establishment of an improved water source in every village that does not have it along with establishment of Piped Water Systems for Rural Growth Centres.

The leaders thanked the government for the developments in the oil and gas sector and asked for expediting the establishment of the Refinery and Industrial Park at Kabaale, Affirmative action in jobs and contracts in the Oil and Gas sector for the people from Bunyoro Sub-region.

In the field of electricity, the leaders asked for the expansion of electricity distribution network across the region to boost industrialization and the service sector, Expedite the process of Electric Fencing along the Wildlife Conservation Areas to minimize Wildlife-Human conflicts and supporting Muslim District Khadis (Leaders) with means of transport. (There are four Muslim Districts in Bunyoro Sub-region).

Other issues raised were to support the establishment of two other Industrial Skilling Hubs in Greater Kibaale and Greater Hoima, support the Fishing communities with a special fund to enable them acquire appropriate fishing gear to prevent illegal fishing and enhance their livelihoods and asked government to resettle or compensate families affected by evictions in the sub region for instance Kibyama and Nyama in Kiryandongo District, Kigyayo and Bukinda in Kyangwali in Kikuube District, Kapaapi, Lenju, Runga, Waaki and Rwobunyonyi in Hoima District.

The leaders tasked the government to beef up Security on Lake Albert to counter Pirates from the neighboring DRC that have continuously attacked and robbed the fishermen on the waters which has sometimes led to loss of life and property.

“Your Excellency, on behalf of the people of Bunyoro Sub-region we would like to sincerely thank you so much for the many socio-economic development programmes and projects so far realized and those in progress,” said Karubanga.

In particular, they highlighted the following key achievements; Peace and security in the Sub-region and the Country at large that has enhanced stability and development, the introduction of Wealth Creation Programmes especially the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga which have greatly contributed to improved household incomes and improved road network particularly the many paved roads across the Sub-region which have eased connectivity, market access and general service delivery. Some of the key roads are: Kigumba-Masindi-Bulima-Hoima-Kabwoya-Kagadi-Kyenjojo road, Mubende-Kakumiro-Kibaale-Kagadi road, Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya road, Hoima-Kigorobya-Biiso-Butiaba-Wanseko road, Kisanja-Para-Tangi road and Buhimba-Nalweyo-Kakumiro road.

The other roads are Buliisa-Park Junction, Hohwa-Nyairongo-Kyarushesha-Butole road, Hoima-Busunju road rehabilitation and Kiziramfumbi-Kabaale Airport road.

In addition, Your Excellency, we greatly appreciate the additional One Billion Shillings and Road Equipment to every District which have greatly improved the status of the District and Access Roads that has enhanced connectivity and accessibility.

The President was in Bunyoro and visited the Districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kikuube, Hoima City, Masindi and Kiryandongo and addressed a public rally at Kahunde playground in Kagadi District as he climaxed his regional tour as he mobilized the Wanainchi to embrace government programmes such as PDM, Emyooga under the theme “Securing your future through Shared Wealth creation and prosperity”.

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