Mbarara City Woman MP, Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda, has called for increased Government funding and prioritised development of cities across the country.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament today, Hon. Kibaaju drew the attention of the House to the urgent need for Government to prioritise the development of cities through increased funding and investment in essential infrastructure and social services.
Mbarara City, as a major urban and economic centre in Western Uganda, continues to experience growing demands for public services.
“Rt Hon Speaker, it is of course important to thank Government for the endless support towards urban development, but cities like Mbarara City, which I represent in particular, require extra attention in regards to promoting tourism as well as industrialisation. However, inadequate financing remains a challenge to addressing critical needs, including reliable clean water supply, electricity, accessible and quality healthcare, improved social services, modern markets, proper drainage, roads and sanitation,” Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda said.
She said it is alarming in wards like Kichwamba, Nyarubungo, Rwakishakizi, Katojo, Kishasha, Biharwe East, Biharwe West, Kakoma, Nyabuhama, to mention but a few.
With that, she therefore appealed to Government to increase resource allocation to cities, with particular attention to Mbarara City, to enable local authorities to respond effectively to the needs of the growing urban population.
“Rt Hon Speaker and Honourable colleagues, our cities are important drivers of national economic growth, and their development must be matched with adequate financial support and strategic investment. I call upon the Government to prioritise urban development and ensure that Mbarara City receives the necessary resources to deliver better services, improve livelihoods and promote sustainable development. I thank you, Rt Hon Speaker,” Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda concluded.
