Kampala: The 10th Parliament term of office is close to an end with less than a year to conclude their activities. Those who want to seek for re-election must convince their constituents. Will 12 days to the end of the year, here is the list of our most performing MPs of 2019. They are in no particular order;
Frank Tumwebaze
He is no doubt a performer. The Kibale County East MP began his political career at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and climbed the ladder until he became an MP. He has been the Minister of ICT and National Guidance until recently when he was appointed Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Frank Tumwebaze has not forgotten his constituents. He regularly visits his constituency to find out which issues are affecting them. Piped water, health, Electricity and education are some of the projects the MP has worked on recently and are present in Kibale, Kamwenge district. His Baraza constituency program is the kingpin of his leadership. He truly won’t find any difficulties in seeking another term of office.
Muyanja Mbabaali
He is a darling of Bukoto South constituency in Lwengo district. The people of Bukoto South found difficulties in replacing Gerald Sendawula until Hon. Muyanja Mbabaali came calling. He has made sure there is presence of water, electricity, health Centres, saving schemes in his constituency. In fact, the women’s SACCOs in Bukoto South has seen women development individual income earning status.
There is close to UGX 10bn in savings among women’s groups which was Mbabaali’s idea. He regularly visits his constituents to check out how different develop programs are fairing. He has turned Bukoto South from a hunger striken area into a food basket. He has done this through supporting agriculture in the area. Whenever there is a problem, he responds quickly. We don’t known why he is missing on the cabinet list because he is a real NRM cadre and one of the most hard working politicians. He too we predict, won’t find any difficulties in seeking for another term.
Naome Kibaju
Replacing Hon. Elioda Tumwesigye might have seemed not easy but for Naome Kibaju it has been easy. This is why?
She has put Kigarama Ambulance back on the road, it had been packed for years.
With less than one year in Parliament, Naome has this year contributed iron sheets for roofing Rweibare Primary School dormitory which was burnt down by electricity, Provided 100 bags of cement to Masheruka Modern school, provided various primary schools with 30 bags of cement, Repaired Kigarama and Masheruka football fields.
She went on to contribute UGX 3 million for Health Centre III at Mabare, funded projects at different churches in the area, have UGX 3 million for Masheruka archdeaconary.
Hon. Kibaju went on contribute UGX 5 million to Ankore Western University (AWU) and not forgetting lobbying for water, roads and electricity for Sheema North.
She also gave 100 bags of cement to CAD and has sponsored a number of students in schools. Naome has done all this in one year and truly she won’t find any challenges in seeking for another term in 2021.
Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru
The Sheema district woman MP is another silent hard worker. This year she introduced Constituency baraza where she visited all the sub counties in the district to find out different issues and how to tackle them.
She also been a regular supporter of development programs in the district which have helped a number of farmers in the area. Her soya bean project contributed a lot to many in the district. Jacklet has also been totally active when called upon for any developmental activity in the area.
Peter Ogwang
The Usuk County in Katakwi district legislator is another one who has been there for his people. The people of Usuk must be proud of him.
He has been actively involved this year and he has set up a number of projects in the area. His hard work has seen him elivated to cabinet with a State Minister of ICT and National Guidance post.
Elioda Tumwesigye
He is the only man who has represented two constituencies in one term. And he has truly performed well in both. The Sheema Municipality MP has been instrumental both at constituency and national levels.
He regularly visits and supports his people in different projects. Elioda who also doubles as the Minster of Science, Technology and Innovation has been instrumental in that ministry building it from scratches and turning it into an international recognized ministry.
His wide global network is working miracles for both his constituency and the nation.
Evelyn Anite
The Koboko Municipality MP is no doubt a performer. She has delivered on her promises and the people of Koboko don’t regret electing her.
Because of her hard work, Koboko will have an industrial park very soon. No wonder she is a Minister of State for Finance in charge of Investments.
Rosemary Seninde
The Wakiso District woman MP who also doubles as the Minster of State for education is another MP who hasn’t disappointed. She gets on the ground often and delivers on her duties.
Her retaining the seat won’t be a hustle. She has also been instrumental in skilling women in her area.
Francis Mwijukye
The Buhweju County MP has been seen more with his constituents this year than before. He has reached out at all his people in times of need and provided help when needed.
Despite being in opposition, Mwijukye has defied all odds and delivered to his people.
Thomas Tayebwa
Ruhinda North County in Mitooma district MP is a very active MP in his constituency. Before he was elected MP, the area was very backward with no electricity, water, poor education and network.
Under his leadership, most of these things are present in his constituency.
With his wide network of friends, Thomas has managed to harvest for his people this year especially in areas of education, health and other social services.
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda
The outspoken Kira Municipality MP is one of a kind.
The former journalist turned politician has been a force to reckon with when it comes to parliamentary activities. He is outstanding and continues to deliver to his people.
Medard Segona
The Busiro County East MP is probably one of the most hard working MPs in 10th parliament.
A lawyer by profession, Medard is a true leader who has always delivered both in Parliament and on the ground back in Busiro. He is a hard man to stand against because of his performance.
Robinah Nabbanja
The Kakumiro district woman MP, Robinah Nabbanja is a no nonsense lady who is always spot when it comes to work.
She has not let down her people and has always delivered where necessary. Her hardworking has been repayed with a ministerial post in the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Ephraim Kamuntu
Sheema South constituency MP has made sure his constituents this year get out of darkness. It has worked for him and most parts of Sheema South are now on National grid.
He has also been instrumental in promoting development in his constituency. Hon. Kamuntu also regularly visits his constituency to check and make sure different government programs are running smoothly.
Jovrine Kaliisa Kyomukama
The Ibanda district Woman MP has also been a very active leader for his people this year. She has been supporting a number of projects and inspecting progress of different government programs. She has provided for her people and her readiness for 2021 is in no doubt.
Gabriel Gadison Aridru Ajedra
The Vurra County MP keeps low profile and has done his things silently. Hon. Ajedra doubles as the Minister of State for Finance in charge of General duties has been MP for Vurra since 2016 and hopes to retain the seat in the coming elections.
He is a performer and has seen a number of projects come up under his belt in Vurra in Arua district.
David Bahati
The Ndorwa County West MP in Kabale district has also earned himself a seat on this list. He doubles as the Minister of State for Finance in charge of planning.
The people of Ndorwa have benefited from his expertise and him being in the ruling party government. He has been instrumental in engineering projects in his constituency and he has truly delivered for them. Watch him again in 2021.
Nabakooba Nalule Judith
The Mityana District Woman MP and Uganda Police PRO is one whose work speaks volume. It is with no doubt that she has been appointed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance.
The calm legislator has been a blessing to people of Mityana. She is empowering them economically by supporting a number of projects in the district especially for the women.
Below is Hon. Naome Kibaju (Sheema North) inspecting some of the infrastructure works in his constituency.
