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Mushemeza, pledged to construct an airfield in Rwabanyambu Village, Kasaana Central, Kasaana Subcounty
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By Our Reporter
Sheema
Social media is awash with a video clip showing Sheema South Member of Parliament, Prof. Elijah Dickens Mushemeza, pledging to construct an airfield in Rwabanyambu Village, Kasaana Central, Kasaana Subcounty. The video, recorded during a joint NRM rally held yesterday at Kasaana Subcounty headquarters, has sparked widespread debate among voters and political observers.
In the clip, Prof. Mushemeza claims the airfield will boost tourism and unlock economic opportunities for the people of Sheema South. He cited the proximity of Kitagata Hot Springs—one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions—as justification for the proposed development.
“This airfield will not only boost tourism but also open up economic opportunities for the people of Kasaana and the greater Sheema South,” he said.
The pledge, however, has drawn mixed reactions online. Critics argue that the promise lacks practical grounding, given the rural nature of the area and the absence of significant economic activity to support such a facility. Others have accused the MP of making unrealistic pledges as campaign bait.
Many residents have since taken to social media to express doubts about Prof. Mushemeza’s leadership capacity, questioning how someone they accuse of making impractical promises can effectively lead the people of Sheema South.
The video has reignited debate over the role of integrity, feasibility, and truthfulness in political campaigns, especially in rural constituencies where expectations for development are high but resources remain limited.
Concerns have also been raised over other recent promises made by Prof. Mushemeza. Notably, he launched the extension of piped water to Kitagata Town Council without the knowledge or involvement of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) officials—a move that has sparked further skepticism.
Residents point to long-standing failures to extend water and electricity services, along with deteriorating road infrastructure across Sheema South over the past five years, as evidence of unmet development expectations.
Prof. Mushemeza is seeking re-election in a competitive race that includes:
All four candidates addressed the crowd at the NRM rally in Kasaana, each presenting their vision for Sheema South. As the July 17, 2025, election nears, campaign messages are increasingly centered on infrastructure, service delivery, and promises of transformation.
Whether such ambitious pledges—like the construction of an airfield—will resonate with voters or be dismissed as political propaganda remains to be seen.
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