NICHOLAS A
Residents of Kitwe Town Council in Ntungamo District have expressed concerns over the lack of electricity in their area, which they say is stifling the development of their community.
Tumwesigye Wilson Bwafamba, the councilor representing Omukibare Ward in Kitwe Town Council, told our reporter that residents are deeply disappointed by the government’s failure to extend electricity to rural areas of the town council.
He noted that all trading centers in Omukibare Ward, including Omukayenje, Kayunga, Aharyeemwe, and others, have struggled to develop due to the absence of electricity. Bwafamba added that many youths from Omukibare Ward who have acquired skills in welding remain unemployed because of the lack of power. As a result, they are forced to seek job opportunities in places such as Kitwe Town, Ntungamo, and Mbarara.
Tumusiime Kinuubi, the councilor representing Kabobo Ward, echoed these frustrations, stating that residents are tired of empty promises from government officials who have repeatedly assured them that the issue would be resolved, only to fail to fulfill those promises.
However, Kinuubi noted that the Ruhaama East MP, Kamukama Benjamin Katangura, recently conducted a survey in different parts of the constituency. He expressed hope that this could lead to a resolution of the issue soon.
Another resident from Nshenyi Ward, who preferred to remain anonymous, told our reporter that they have engaged authorities on this matter several times. Two years ago, they wrote letters requesting electricity for their area, but no progress has been made since then. He mentioned that the MP recently conducted a survey and promised to address the issue.
In response, Ruhaama East MP Kamukama Benjamin Katangura explained that he has been working to resolve the issue but found that the Ministry of Energy had not mapped the areas lacking electricity. He stated that he recently hosted officials from the ministry, who conducted a survey of areas without power, including Kitwe Town Council, Nyakyera Sub-county, and Nyakyera Town Council.
He urged residents to remain patient as the matter is being addressed.
