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Kabarole district council has enormously passed a motion splitting Burahya County into three parliamentary constituencies for improved services, taking services closer to the people and increased access to constituency development fund.
The Motion tabled by Hon Amanyire John Kasweta the Hakibaale District Councillor was supported by all councilors without opposing, saying this will trigger advocacy and funding for at least two additional Health Center IVs bringing emergency obstetric care, minor theater services and comprehensive health care closer to remote parishes.
He says three smaller constituencies will bring parliamentary oversight, project monitoring and community voice much closer to the people and this will triple the development funds available for roads, schools, water points and rural agricultural projects.
According to Kasweta, the motion aligns with both the 1995 constitution of Uganda as amended and the local government Act Cap 138 by recommending constituency demarcation within Kabarole to enhance local governance, service delivery and resource allocation without altering district boundaries.
Kasweta says Burahya South will comprise of Kasenda Town Council and Sub County, Rutete, Kiko Town Council and Busoro Sub County with a population of 71,661 people, Burahya Central comprise of Mugusu Town Council and Sub County, Karangura, Kicwamba and Harugongo with a population of 89,070 people and Burahya North Comprise of Rwengaju, Hakibaale, Kibasi, Kijura and Kabende with a population of 69,637 people. He says the boundaries respect sub county lines , population equity and terrain for fair representation with the council supporting awareness and transition.
Job opportunities
Alituha Geofrey Kadabada, Darlington Muhumuza, Ruta Gideon noted that this will create jobs opportunities to Ugandans and tasked the MPs to fast truck this motion and be vocal while debating on it.
Kyorampe Stella of Kijura says constituencies play a vital role in administration as it enhances better improved governance, and local economic growth hence this will attract investors for equal distribution of resources.
Timothy Ruhweza the Speaker emphasized that they have not created tribal constituencies since Kabarole delivers services equally to its entire people.