By: Pascal Onega & Dondo Allan
Buliisa
Buliisa Residents Demand Elevation of Busingiro Parish to Sub-county Status
Residents of Busingiro Parish in Biiso Sub-county are appealing to their leaders to fast-track the elevation of the parish to a sub-county.
Speaking during the campaign trail of incumbent MP Alan Atugonza today in Busingiro village, local leaders led by LC1 Chairperson Micheal Thorom said the parish is too large, with nine villages, and residents struggle to access government services such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
They also raised concerns about land conflicts, inadequate health services, and the absence of a Health Centre III and seed secondary school.
Residents further demanded clarity on NFA boundaries, saying unclear demarcations have triggered conflicts with communities living near Budongo Forest.
Cue in Thorom on Land in Alur.
In response, MP Atugonza promised to address land issues, improve education facilities by lobbying for seed school, and reaffirmed his earlier pledge of an ambulance that was fulfilled.
Cue in Atugonza on Ambulance in Lug.
Atugonza added that he also plans to acquire a CT scan for residents to reduce long-distance travel for medical imaging services.
Cue in Atugonza on CT scan in Lug.
The Parliamentary race, candidates continued their campaigns across the district.
Incumbent MP Norah Bigirwa Nyendwoha, running on the NRM ticket, held her rallies in Buliisa Sub-county.
Harriet Kusemererwa took her campaign to Kigwera Sub-county, while Fiona Nyawino canvassed support in Wanseko Town Council.
Opposition candidate Hannifa Nyangoma of the FDC campaigned in Butiaba Town Council, and Charles Bedijo of the PPP was in Kihungya.
Independent candidate Maxiwel Atuhura held meetings in Biiso Town Council, Samuel Bahemuka campaigned in Ngwedo Sub-county, and Robert Kagoro reached out to voters in Buliisa Town Council.
