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By Bruno Mugizi
Sheema — The Sheema District Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro, has assured residents that the government is committed to tarmacking the Kabwohe–Kitagata–Rukungiri road.
Addressing supporters across Kitagata Town Council in Sheema South, Nyakikongoro said the road designs have already been completed and the government is now waiting to allocate funds for construction.
“The government has finalized the designs for the Kabwohe–Kitagata–Rukungiri road. What remains is the allocation of funds, and I am closely following up to ensure this project kicks off soon,” she said.
She also revealed that plans are underway to upgrade Kitagata General Hospital to referral status — a move she said would improve access to specialized medical care in the region.
“Plans are underway to elevate Kitagata Hospital to a referral facility. This will bring specialized health services closer to our people,” she added.
Nyakikongoro emphasized her commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment, pledging to establish enterprise groups for both women and young people across Sheema District to support income-generating activities and combat unemployment.
“We are mobilizing women and the youth to form enterprise groups so they can benefit from government programs like UWEP, YLP, and the Parish Development Model. Economic empowerment is the key to building stronger communities,” she said.
Nyakikongoro addressing his supporters in Buraro ward,Kitagata town council
She added that promoting women’s and youth inclusion remains a cornerstone of her leadership.
“We cannot talk about national development without empowering women and the youth. I will continue advocating for their access to education, finance, and leadership opportunities,” she noted.
Local leaders and residents praised her efforts in Parliament but appealed for continued lobbying for improved roads, electricity connections, and clean water access.
Godfrey Nkwengyere, the LC2 chairperson of Muhito Ward, commended the MP for her strong voice in advocating for teachers, especially those in arts and humanities.
“We are grateful to Hon. Nyakikongoro for her consistent advocacy. Because of such efforts, arts teachers have now received a 25% salary increase, which is a step in the right direction,” Nkwengyere said.
Nyakikongoro affirmed that the salary raise is just the beginning of her broader push for equity among teachers. “All teachers, whether in sciences or humanities, are vital to national development. The recent 25% salary raise for arts teachers is just the beginning. We shall push for even more,” she said.
She concluded by thanking residents for their prayers and support following the accident she survived in 2024 along the Kabwohe–Kitagata road, which left her with multiple injuries.
“I thank God that I’m still alive. I would be dead, but it seems God wants me to be representing you, and I will keep doing so,” Nyakikongoro told the gathering.
“I nearly lost my life. My arms were fractured, and I spent a whole year down. But here I am, still standing and committed to serving the people of Sheema.”
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