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Luwero: The initiatives transforming lives in NRM’s birthplace
By Leticia Kahubire
As the 2021–2026 political term comes to a close, we look at the impact of the affirmative action interventions implemented by the Ministry of Luwero-Rwenzori in the Office of the Prime Minister.
Under the political leadership of the Hon. Minister Alice Kaboyo, the Ministry has executed livelihood-enhancement micro-projects for vulnerable groups. These include women, youth, farmers, persons with disabilities, and civilian war veterans across 37 districts in Luwero, Rwenzori, and Busoga.
Hon. Alice Kaboyo handing over a Health Centre
The Ministry, which was established to address the adverse socio-economic impacts of the National Resistance Army war (1981–1986) in Luwero and the Allied Democratic Forces insurgency (1996–2003) in the Rwenzori region, has also supported 517 community groups in enhancing household incomes.
This support has generated income for households, created employment opportunities, and strengthened socio-economic development.
Hon. Alice Kaboyo, the Minister of State for Luwero Triangle, launches the Lyakibirizi Parish Community Association (PCA) projects in Lwengo District. The association, supported with Shs 30 million seed capital from the Office of the Prime Minister in the financial year 2021/2022, has grown its funds to Shs 61.8 million through community-led initiatives.
Furthermore, the Ministry’s assistance to Parish Community Associations through revolving funds reinforced grassroots financing and household empowerment before the intervention was integrated into the Parish Development Model.
Additionally, the Ministry has constructed houses for civilian war veterans.
Hon. Alice Kaboyo, commissions a residential house built for the family of the late Musoke Francis in Kikokwa, Isingiro.
“This has provided elderly veterans and their families with proper shelter,” Hon. Kaboyo said recently. “We built these houses in partnership with the National Enterprise Corporation.”
In the education sector, classroom blocks were constructed at Kapeka Primary School in Nakaseke, Ngoma Church of Uganda Primary School, Katebwa High School, and Bwondha Primary School in Bugiri and Mayuge, among others.
The Ministry coordinated the implementation of the Akasiimo programme, providing families of Civilian war Veterans with one-off payments in recognition of their contributions to the liberation struggle. This intervention has benefited over 80,000 people.
The Minister explained that the Government has also deliberately established industrial parks in Luwero to spur industrialisation and create jobs.
Hon. Alice Kaboyo, Minister of State for Luwero Triangle, hands over 800 pieces of iron sheets to nine families who lost their loved ones to NALU rebels on 9 October 1989 in Kasese.
“Industrial parks have opened up business opportunities, “Hon. Kaboyo said. “Additional government programmes such as Universal Primary Education, Universal Secondary Education, the Parish Development Model, and the Youth Livelihood Programme have significantly contributed to socioeconomic progress in Luwero and Rwenzori.”
Norbert Katsirabo, Assistant Commissioner for the Luwero-Rwenzori, said all interventions implemented in the Luwero-Rwenzori were informed by community needs. He explained that the Ministry works closely with the District Local Governments to identify service delivery gaps and provide targeted support.
Fonte: Office of the Prime Minister
