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In preparations for the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary, which is commemorated every 6th February and will this year be held in the Kigezi Sub-region (Kabale District), the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have commissioned several community projects in Rukungiri District.
The projects were commissioned on 6th January 2026, by the UPDF Tarehe Sita Civil-Military Cooperation Team, led by Brig. Gen. Justus Rukundo, as part of activities aimed at giving back to the community and honoring those who sacrificed during the 1986 liberation struggle.
While addressing attendees during the commissioning ceremony held at Kikarara Primary School in Bwambara Sub-county, which was attended by security officers, civil servants, political leaders, and community members, Brig. Gen. Justus Rukundo explained that this year’s celebrations are being hosted in the Kigezi Sub-region to honor the lives of those who fought for Uganda’s liberation.
He added that the UPDF is implementing and commissioning projects across all six districts of Kigezi as part of the 45th Tarehe Sita commemorations.
Brig. Gen. Rukundo noted that several projects have already been completed and commissioned over the past two days. These include the construction of two classroom blocks at Kikarara Primary School and Kakonkoma Primary School, an incinerator at Rukungiri Health Centre IV, and a five-stance toilet at Rwakabengo Health Centre III.
The UPDF has also constructed staff houses at Ngoma Primary School and Ibanda Health Centre II, built a four-stance latrine at Bufunda Primary School, supported Kiyaga Primary School, and constructed a bridge at Kabaranga in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, among other projects.
The Rukungiri District Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Kikanshemeza Bron, while speaking to residents, urged them to appreciate the government’s achievements. He acknowledged that Bwambara Sub-county still faces several challenges, including a lack of clean water sources, but encouraged residents to recognize the progress made, noting that the government is committed to addressing the remaining gaps.
He further asked residents to give back by supporting the government through voting for President Museveni and other NRM flag bearers, which he said would guarantee continued service delivery.
The Chief Guest, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, thanked the UPDF for selecting Kigezi, particularly Rukungiri District, to host part of this year’s Tarehe Sita activities. He said the projects implemented by the UPDF will greatly improve service delivery and development in the region.
