At least 500 residents across Rwakabengo A village in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality are celebrating after finally getting a clean and protected water source for the first time in 50 years.

The protected water spring donated by aspiring Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Ankunda Andrew Kikira was officially commissioned today Thursday 15^th May 2025 by the Rukungiri Deputy Resident District Commissioner Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom.

During the commissioning, the residents, who have inhabited the area for almost 70 years, said for generations, they have relied on open wells, sharing it with animals, and exposing their families to waterborne diseases.

Tumusiime Charity, Safari Margret, Habasa Sarah and Atuheire Gertrude some of the residents revealed that majority of their village mates lived and died without ever accessing safe water yet they are living within Municipality.

They commended Andrew Ankunda Kikira for thinking about them even before being elected as their Member of Parliament pledging their support in the forthcoming general elections.

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Baryamanya Joram, the chairperson LC1 Rwakabengo A hailed Andrew Ankunda for the permanent relief, adding that they are optimistic and will no longer have to spend money on treatment, as a new protected water spring promises to improve their health and well-being.

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During the handover ceremony to government and residents for use, Hon. Ankunda Andrew Kikira who eyes for Rukungiri Municipality Parliamentary seat emphasized the project’s importance in addressing water supply challenges in Rwakabengo A cell.

Ankunda narrated that water is the most crucial aspect of life adding that the donated water spring will enable people get rid of water-borne diseases which have maintained many families in poverty.

Ankunda encouraged the residents of Rwakabengo A to take ownership of the donated water spring and add value where necessary.

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Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom, the Rukungiri Deputy Resident District Commissioner commended Andrew Ankunda for contributing to the achievements of NRM and informing their office about the donation to the people.

Ahimbisibwe clarified that the majority of people had undertaken projects within the district without notifying the district leadership, which he denounced.

He urged the residents to take responsibility for maintaining the donated protected water spring for future generations.

However, Ahimbisibwe assists locals in gaining access to the water spring which was blocked by one of the residents.

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In the news this morning, an Assistant Resident City Commissioner serving in Museveni’s government has been killed in cold blood causing pain, grief and sorrow to his family, friends and relatives.

Karim Mwase the ARCC of Lira City was brutally murdered and his body dumped in Nakalama sub-county along the Iganga- Bugiri highway in Iganga district. 

Reports indicate that unknown assailants intercepted Mwase on his way from Bugweri District where had attended a public function on Sunday.

According to the Iganga Deputy RDC Kato Dauda, the attackers abandoned Mwase’s lifeless body inside his vehicle. 

Authorities have since tranfered his body to the Iganda General Hospital mortuary where it awaits a postmortem.

The Deputy RDC Kato further says the attackers barricaded Mwase’s car as he was speed back to Iganga, strangled him and fled the scene. 

Busoga East Police has dispatched a team of detectives to reconstruct the crime scene and collect exhibits of evidential value as others have already started investigations to bring the killers to book.

Counsel Isaac Atukunda, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, fulfilled his pledge yesterday Saturday by delivering culverts, hand hoes, and other hand tools worth 1.5M shillings to help the community construct a bridge.

The bridge links villages of Nyamabare and Kibare in Western division Rukungiri Municipality.

Hand-hoes were intended for the people of Mutara in Karangaro Ward Rukungiri Municipality to assist them in regular community work.

During the handover ceremony, Precious Mwesigwa, district woman councilor for Western Division on behalf of Counsel Isaac Atukunda said that residents had contacted them asking for help because their local bridge was in poor condition.

Mwesigwa added that it was difficult for the locals to transport goods to market centers, access to schools and medical facilities among other places.

After hearing about the incident, Counsel Isaac Atukunda stepped in and donated culverts to help residents restore their bridge and tools for community service (Burungyi Bwansi) to make transport easier.

According to Mwesigwa, Counsel Isaac Atukunda has made significant strides in Rukungiri municipality, particularly in the areas of health, education, religions; constructed protected water springs among others.

Mwesigwa urged the people of Nyamabare and Kibare to support Counsel Isaac Atukunda in the forthcoming elections in order to further the development of Rukungiri municipality.

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Love Turinawe, Karangaro Ward Municipal Councilor, praised Counsel Isaac Atukunda for the donation even before being elected as the MP, saying that as leaders, they used to have sleepless nights over this bridge.

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Katsigaire Yosiya, the Nyamabare LC1 Chairperson commended Counsel Isaac Atukunda for answering their request and mentioned that the bridge will be helpful to his residents in terms of transportation.

Katsigaire said that these are the kind of leaders they want, pledging their support when time for election comes.

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The Minister for security and the Rujumbura County area Member of Parliament Hon. Maj. Gen. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi has concluded his community dialogue commonly known as Baraza in his constituency with the call for people to support NRM for the continuity of better services.

Last Month, Hon. Jim Muhwezi started Baraza in his constituency to update the public on what the NRM government has so far achieved in this five year term of office and what they plan to do and he was accompanied by technocrats from the ministry of energy, Rukungiri district heads of departments among others.

Addressing people from parishes of Nyabitete and Kanyankyende all in Bugangari Sub County Rukungiri district, Minister Jim Muhwezi was told by residents that there is rampant theft of animals, coffee and bananas in their area but once suspects are arrested, they are immediately given police bond which makes crime rates to increase.

Responding on the matter, Hon. Jim Muhwezi reechoed President Museveni’s stern directive to police, prohibiting the granting of police bond to individuals accused of theft of livestock, coffee among others in villages.

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Rukungiri district woman Member of Parliament Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata complimented President Museveni and the NRM government for improved services, asking people to choose leaders who will work with him to provide them with services.

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In a significant display of commitment to the party’s grassroots structures, the chairperson of National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Rukungiri District who doubles as the Rujumbura County MP, Hon. Maj. Gen Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, yesterday participated in the NRM LC1 elections at Kagunga cell in Kigaga Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub County Rukungiri district.

The event, which brought together local leaders and supporters from different villages of 831 in Rukungiri District, was part of the party’s efforts to strengthen its internal democracy and ensure that its leadership reflects the will and aspirations of its members at the local level. 

Addressing the media after the elections at his polling village, Hon. Jim Muhwezi who is the chairperson for NRM Rukungiri district said that the most of the candidates were unopposed, an indicator that NRM strengthened in Rukungiri district.

Minister Muhwezi also noted that LC1 elections are a crucial step in ensuring that the party’s leadership is accountable to its members and reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community. 

At Kagunga cell, Muhwezi was elected unopposed as the representative for veterans.

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Nsubuga Bewayo Stephen, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rukungiri said they did not deploy security personnel at polling stations because the situation was normal and there was no need.

Nsubuga urged people to always participate in electing their leaders if they are to get services they desire in near future.

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The Rukungiri district NRM party elections officer Jackson Kizza Mugarura said the process went well with an average voter turnout.

Mugarura hailed the NRM party members for their active participation in these elections.

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