Residents of Lwamba, Nakatoogo, and Bukaala Parishes in Kirumba, Nabigasa, and Kabira sub-counties, respectively, have received a major boost after the government officially launched a solar-powered piped water project in their communities.
The project was inaugurated today by the Minister of State for Microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, and the Minister of State for Water and Environment, Aisha Sekindi.
The launch event was attended by several Kyotera District officials, including LC5 Chairman Patrick Kintu Kisekulo, who welcomed the project as a transformative development for the district.
Speaking at the event, Kisekulo commended government for prioritizing access to clean water and urged residents to protect the infrastructure and ensure its sustainability.
“This project is a game-changer for our people. Access to clean and safe water has been a major challenge in many parts of Kyotera. I call upon all residents to take responsibility in maintaining this infrastructure so that it serves generations to come,” Kisekulo stated.
During the event, Minister Kasolo warned residents against falling for politicians who had no involvement in the project but were now trying to claim credit.
He emphasized that the water project was a government initiative meant to benefit all residents, regardless of their political affiliations.
“This project has been fully planned, funded, and implemented by the government. Do not allow opportunistic politicians to hijack it and mislead you. We must give credit where it is due,” Kasolo stressed.
Minister Aisha Sekindi echoed similar sentiments, calling on the community to focus on development rather than politics.
“This is a government project meant to improve the lives of the people of Kyotera. Let’s keep politics out of government programs so that development reaches everyone,” she remarked.
However, the launch was marred by controversy after reports surfaced that Kyotera County MP, John Paul Mpalanyi, had been spreading false information, claiming that he was responsible for bringing the project to the area.
Government officials and district leaders dismissed his claims, stating that the initiative was entirely a government effort.
LC5 Chairman Patrick Kintu Kisekulo also weighed in on the matter, warning against misinformation that could mislead residents.
“This is not about individuals; it is about service delivery. No single politician should claim credit for what the government has collectively worked on,” Kisekulo noted.
Some residents also expressed frustration, accusing Mpalanyi of attempting to take credit for a project he had no role in initiating.
“He has not been involved in any way, but now he wants to act as if he brought this water project here,” a local leader stated.
“We need leaders who deliver, not those who only appear when something is completed.”
Despite the political wrangles, the launch was met with excitement from residents, who expressed gratitude for the project.
The solar-powered water system is expected to greatly improve access to clean water, enhance sanitation, and promote development across the three sub-counties.