Nkoma advocacy forum launched in Kamwenge District.

Nkoma advocacy forum launched in Kamwenge District. By Francis Tusiime20/08/2014 Kabarole In a bid to promote transparency and accountability in Kamwenge district, members of Nkoma advocacy group supported by Tooro development network has today launched the association to get accreditation and recognition from the local leaders. Miss.Hariet Mujuni the chairperson of the forum said that they will be carrying out advocacy, research; lobby funds from government, NGOs and also promote accountability in the area. She observed that Kamwenge District is lagging behind in development because of lack of accountability amongst the technical people in the District. Mrs Mujuni disclosed that money meant for development activities in the area has been diverted by the District workers but no action has been taken because of lack of civil society and advocacy forums that engages them. Solomon Akugizibwe media and Communications officer advised the advocacy group should not only stop at launching but also should extend advocacy to make their leaders accountable. He also warned against involving politics in the advocacy forum that this may fail the group and divert it from its mission and goals. Akugizibwe also should help to sensitize the public about their constitutional rights like the access to information act, freedom of speech and expression this will empower them to demand transparency and accountability from their leaders. Mr.Elijah Biryabalema the Kamwenge resident District Commissioner (RDC) speaking at the launch held at Nkoma sub county headquarters said that the members should register the forum with District and National level to have greater lobbying opportunities.

Public encouraged to engage leaders to get good service delivery.

Public encouraged to engage leaders to get good service delivery. By Francis Tusiime 8/8/2014 Kabarole The Fort Portal Municipality MP Hon. Alex Ruhunda has asked the people in Kabarole District to work with their leader through developmental engagements so as get good service delivery in their areas. Speaking to a press conference organized by Rwenzori Journalist Forum(RJF) supported by Tooro development Net work a local NGO in Fort Portal at Hotel Conner stone in Fort Portal today, Ruhunda said that if people don’t task leaders to deliver services to them this will make them become reluctant. Presenting his achievements since he was elected in power , Ruhunda said that Power coverage in Fort Portal Municipality has been improved and also extended to areas of Kasusu, Katumba, Kasusu, Kyaruboga, Kyarugoro and Mukobo among others. He also disclosed that water, roads and schools are being improved through lobbying government support by the leaders in Kabarole District. The MP encouraged people in the Rwenzori region to live in harmony because peace will strengthen economic development in the region. Hebert Mugisa the chairman South Division said that they have played a great supervisory role in south Division to ensure that they implement various services in the division. He says that they are working around the clock to ensure that service delivery is effective in the division and advised people to still maintain the cleanliness of the town. Mugisa encouraged people to support government programs as this will enable leaders give them good services. Patrick Banyisa Black president Rwenzori Journalist Forum encouraged journalists to play their watch dog role to help people get quality services and to have a society that is informed.