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Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo has urged politicians to put aside conflicts and prioritize service delivery for the benefit of the community.
Speaking as the chief guest during the launch of the construction and completion of the Rukungiri Municipal Council Administration Block, Nsubuga emphasized that citizens are more concerned about development than political disagreements.
He assured the public that the UPDF Engineers Brigade, which is undertaking the construction, has a proven track record of successful projects and is the right choice for the job.
Yunus Jacob Tegeka, the Western Region MDA’s Project Manager representing the UPDF Engineers Brigade, reassured the council that they will complete the project within six months as planned.
He emphasized the brigade’s commitment to quality and timely completion. He also noted that they are ready to employ local labor and encouraged interested individuals to register with the site engineer through recommendations from their respective LC1 chairpersons.
Rukungiri Municipality Mayor Charles Makuru highlighted the urgent need for more office space, stating that the current premises were initially meant for the former town council and are now insufficient due to the increasing number of staff.
He revealed that he and the Town Clerk petitioned the Ministry of Finance, securing UGX 200 million for the foundation and an additional UGX 300 million for the first floor. The government has promised more funds in the next financial year to complete the project.
LC5 Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama commended the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and his team for their teamwork, which he credited for the project’s success.
He also praised the UPDF Engineers Brigade for their consistent delivery of high-quality work and urged them to maintain their standards.
Kyomukama noted that the construction project will create employment opportunities for the youth, which aligns with the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). He added that economic empowerment will help reduce crime, as unemployed individuals often resort to theft of property like pigs and goats.
