MUGABE R
The authorities of Rukungiri Municipal Council have called on traders and the public to support the private partnership contracted for garbage collection to improve the town’s cleanliness. This appeal was made on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, during the Budget Consultative Conference for the Financial Year 2024/25 at the Western Division headquarters, Rukungiri Municipality.
Western Division projected a budget of 337,996,042/= for the financial year 2024/25, with 275,403,322/= expected from local revenue and 62,952,720/= from government transfers. The funds are set to be allocated across various departments.
Lion MJF Tagobya Prosper, the Deputy Town Clerk of Rukungiri Municipal Council, commended the government for including Kitimba Primary School in the Western Division’s education network. He urged traders and residents to back the new garbage collection initiative, citing the need for support due to the dysfunction of garbage trucks. Tagobya noted that the fuel budget for these trucks would be redirected towards other priorities such as street lighting, water supply, and improving the road network.
Karenzi Paul, Senior Assistant Town Clerk of Western Division, expressed his satisfaction with the recruitment of a quality service provider for garbage collection. He called on traders and the public to collaborate with the provider to restore the town’s former status as the cleanest in the area.
Sylivia Twinomugisha Katimbira, LC3 Chairperson of Western Division, voiced concerns about the mismanagement of Kitimba Health Center III, which is at risk of demotion. She urged the Municipal Council to take immediate action and criticized early political activities that hinder service delivery. She encouraged the public to avoid engaging in political campaigns before the appropriate time, emphasizing the importance of completing the current term of office.
Topher Akatwihayo Science, Northern A Ward Councilor, raised concerns about law enforcement officers extorting illegal fees along Karegyesa Road, a one-way street, without providing accountability.
Milton Tumusime, also known as Mareju, proprietor of Hotel Holiday, highlighted the detrimental impact of polythene bags on agriculture, criticizing the government and Parliament for neglecting the ban on their use. He called for a presidential address on the matter, arguing that the environmental damage caused by polythene bags far outweighs their contribution to revenue.
Isaac Tumwesigye, Vice Chairperson of LC1 Kayembe Village, lamented the absence of security lights in the bus park, which has led to an increase in criminal activities and early business closures. He noted that, as the heart of the town, the bus park should facilitate night-time business operations similar to other towns.
