Serere District Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Esther Lucy Acom, popularly known by her supporters as Ajokotau, officially launched her manifesto this afternoon at Olagara Trading Centre, Owiny Parish, Kateta Sub-County, drawing thousands of enthusiastic supporters.
Acom’s arrival was marked by a spectacular procession, with her convoy weaving through cheering crowds waving tree branches and placards emblazoned with campaign slogans.
Local women and youth groups danced and sang traditional songs, creating an atmosphere of excitement and hope.
Addressing the jubilant gathering, Acom expressed gratitude to the people of Kateta and the wider Serere District for their support.
She said her decision to contest for the Woman MP seat is driven by a desire to restore dignity, inclusivity, and development to a district she described as rich in potential but long neglected.
“I am here to serve the people of Serere with honesty, humility, and commitment,” Acom said to loud cheers.
“Our mothers deserve better health services, our young people need jobs and skills, and our farmers must be supported to turn agriculture into a source of wealth, not just survival.”
Her five-point manifesto focuses on women’s empowerment, education, improved health services, youth employment, agricultural transformation, and accountability in leadership.
She pledged to prioritize vocational training, access to credit, and maternal health programs for women and girls.
In education, she vowed to advocate for better learning facilities and bursary schemes to ensure children, especially girls, stay in school.
On health, Acom promised to push for improved health centers, recruitment of more health workers, and a reliable drug supply.
For the youth, she proposed a district-wide employment and entrepreneurship initiative to harness their energy and creativity.
“Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy,” she noted. “We shall work with farmers to add value to their produce, improve access to markets, and promote modern farming practices that increase productivity.”
Several local leaders and opinion figures praised Acom as a “leader of substance” and a “woman of the people,” highlighting her humility, accessibility, and long-standing community service.
“She has always been there for the people, even when she didn’t hold any position,” said Joseph Ocen, a Kateta resident.
“This is the kind of leader Serere needs, someone who listens and acts.”
Youth and women groups present at the rally pledged to support her campaign through door-to-door mobilization.
As the sun set over Kateta, chants of “Ajokotau! Ajokotau!” filled the air, reflecting a renewed sense of hope and anticipation for change in Serere District.
With her manifesto now unveiled, Esther Lucy Acom officially embarks on a campaign she says is not just about winning an election, but about transforming lives and restoring faith in servant leadership.
