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  • Katusiime Jovia committed to supporting the youth as she attends Youth Day celebrations at St. Paul C.O.U Buhomoozi Parish

    Katusiime Jovia committed to supporting the youth as she attends Youth Day celebrations at St. Paul C.O.U Buhomoozi Parish

    Hon. Katusiime Jovia Mbabazi, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kiryandongo District, Today Sunday graced the Youth Day Celebrations held at St. Paul C.O.U Buhomoozi Parish, Kiryandongo Archdeaconry, Masindi-Kitara Diocese.

    The Woman MP attended as a guest of honour following an invitation extended by the Parish Youth Chairperson, Mr. Ayesiga Yemen, together with the Parish Priest, Rev. Robert Isyiepe Abooki. The colourful celebrations, held at the Parish Headquarters, began with a church service at 9:00 a.m. before proceeding to youth-focused activities.

    Hon. Jovia interacted with the young people on matters affecting their growth and development. She encouraged the youth to remain focused, embrace unity, and actively participate in programs geared towards their spiritual, social, and economic development, further pledging her continued support towards youth empowerment initiatives in the area.

    As a sign of her commitment, Hon. Jovia supported the youth with a fundraising contribution towards their programs, a gesture that was received with great appreciation by the congregation and youth present.

    In her remarks, Hon. Katusiime thanked the Parish Youth Chairperson and the Parish Priest for the invitation, describing her presence as a privilege, and reaffirmed her commitment to walking with the youth of Buhomoozi and Kiryandongo District at large in realizing their full potential.

  • Hon. Katusiime Jovia leads charge as Community Health Outreach Brings Quality Healthcare Closer to every Family and Lasting Solutions in Kiryandongo District

    Hon. Katusiime Jovia leads charge as Community Health Outreach Brings Quality Healthcare Closer to every Family and Lasting Solutions in Kiryandongo District

    Yesterday, Hon. Katusiime Jovia Mbabazi, Woman Member of Parliament for Kiryandongo District together with the Assistant RDC Ms Natasha Gloria, Chief Administrative Officer Athylem Kyaligonza, DPC Ojok Francis, Medical Suprertendant Mr. Kisembo, LC 3 Hon. Ulama Museveni, Mr. Owonda David representing Hon. Karubanga Jacob MP Kibanda South and the local leaders continued the Kiryandongo District Health Centre Outreach Programme at Apodorwa Health Centre II.

    Hon. Katusiime Jovia Mbabazi

    The outreach brought together district leaders, health workers, local leaders, and community members to deliver medical consultations, maternal and child health services, disease screening, health education, and preventive healthcare directly to the people.

    Key Challenges Raised

    During the community dialogue, residents and health workers highlighted the major challenges affecting service delivery, including inadequate staffing, shortages of medicines and essential medical supplies, limited maternity space and patient beds, insufficient emergency medical equipment, and the long distances patients travel to access higher-level healthcare.

    Appeal To Elevate Apodorwa Health Centre II

    The In-Charge of Apodorwa Health Centre II formally appealed to Hon. Jovia and the Government of Uganda to elevate the facility to Apodorwa Health Centre III. He emphasized that the health centre serves a large and growing population, but its current status limits the range of services it can provide.

    He noted that upgrading the facility would expand maternity services, introduce inpatient and laboratory services, increase staffing, and reduce unnecessary referrals to distant health facilities.

    Hon. Jovia welcomed the appeal and pledged to continue advocating for the elevation of Apodorwa Health Centre II, improved staffing, better infrastructure, and increased government support to ensure quality and affordable healthcare for every family in Apodorwa.

  • NRM top mobiliser Likambo Bahti Taylor allures NUP youth to join NRM

    NRM top mobiliser Likambo Bahti Taylor allures NUP youth to join NRM

    NRM chief mobiliser and former Kibanda North County Kiryandongo District MP aspirant, Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor is seriously organizing for the the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Northern Uganda.

    After preaching the NRM gospel to NUP youth identitified as Odaema Ronald, a graduate Bachelor of Arts with Psychology from Makerere University, he accepted to ditch NUP for the NRM.

    Hon. Likambo Taylor Bahti

    Likambo Bahti convinced him of the good deeds of the NRM Government and its plans for the youth.

    ” I have been working with the National Unity Platform (NUP) since its inception, I worked as the foot soldier in the 2021 general election for West Nile region. A light came into my life after meeting top NRM mobilizer for Kiryandongo and West Nile, Hon. Likambo Bahti. He has donated land to several youths and supported them with fish ponds to earn their living. I’m one of the beneficiaries now I hope in the next few years, I will be living a prosperous life through this achievement from Hon Likambo Bahti Taylor. I have crossed from NUP to NRM and willing to double the previous effort of working with NUP to NRM and become a cadre in the party,” Odaema Ronald said.

    Odaema Ronald has joined NRM from NUP
  • Seasonal farmer Likambo agrees with President Museveni on fishing farming

    Seasonal farmer Likambo agrees with President Museveni on fishing farming

    Former Kibanda North County Kiryandongo District MP aspirant Hon Likambo Bahti Taylor has said he agree with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on fish farming.

    Speaking to this website, Likambo agrees with the president on urging farmers especially those near wetlands to practice commercial fish farming yesterday during International Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District.

    Likambo said this will improve the production and create more opportunities for the young and other members of the communities in the country.

    Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor is supporting president on fish farming

    He said fish farming is easy because it doesn’t require chunks of land and a lot of labour. Likambo said she people of Kiryandongo have welcomed the idea and are ready to practice it.

    He hailed the NRM Government for introducing programs like Emyooga PDM and Wealth Creation which have strongly created meaningful economic impact in many families.

  • Likambo willing to donate more land to win Bweyale Town Council Municipal call status

    Likambo willing to donate more land to win Bweyale Town Council Municipal call status

    Senior ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilizer in Kiryandongo District, Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor, has said he is willing to donate more land for Bweyale Town Council to expand so as to get the Municipal Council status.

    The former Kibanda North County MP contestant Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor is championing call for the award of Municipality status to Bweyale and they have appealled to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to listen to them and award them the status.

    Hon. Likambo Taylor Bahti

    He said awarding Bweyale, a municipal council status, will speed up the development of the area which will in turn improve boosting the economy through tax collection.

  • Likambo Bahti Taylor appreciates MK Birthday Run organizers

    Likambo Bahti Taylor appreciates MK Birthday Run organizers

    Kiryandongo District senior NRM mobilizer who also recently contested for Kibanda North County MP seat, Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor, has hailed and appreciated the organizers of MK Birthday Run in celebration of First son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s birthday.

    Men this is for you

    This comes after Sunday’s 52nd MK Birthday Run at Kololo Independence Grounds with the theme Run For Hope. Likambo Bahti appreciated the CDF for accepting to share and celebrate his birthday with the general public adding that this creates unity within.

    The MK Birthday Run is now an annual event in memory of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s birthday. Likambo has also continued to rally the people of Kiryandongo District to participate in government programs like Emyooga PDM and Wealth Creation.

    Likambo (L) with Osaga (C) and a colleague
  • Likambo Bahti engages in NRM community Mobilisation in Kiryandongo District

    Likambo Bahti engages in NRM community Mobilisation in Kiryandongo District

    Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor, former Kibanda North County kiryandongo District MP contestant is championing grassroot mobilisation for NRM in different communities in the area.

    He said the initiative is aimed at reaching out to the communities to spread the word of development in the entire country through supporting government programs like Emyooga, PDM and Wealth Creation.

    “Together we can achieve for all and continue supporting government programs to lift our people out of poverty,” Likambo said.

    Hon. Likambo Taylor Bahti

    Meanwhile Likambo has revealed his support for the Sovereignty Bill 2026 saying it will add value to the governance.

    The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, tabled in Uganda’s Parliament on April 15, 2026, aims to regulate foreign funding and influence, sparking significant alarm over potential violations of civil liberties. It proposes up to 20 years in prison for individuals receiving undisclosed foreign funds or engaging in activities deemed disruptive, such as promoting, without government approval, initiatives financed by foreign actors.

    He has asked the Parliament to handle and tackle the bill perfectly for the benefits of the intended parties.

  • President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s speech in Kyankwanzi on corruption was great news, says Likambo Bahti Taylor

    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s speech in Kyankwanzi on corruption was great news, says Likambo Bahti Taylor

    Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor who contested for Kibanda North County MP seat in Kiryandongo District earlier this year but lost, has described President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s speech to NRM leaders in Kyankwanzi on corruption as the great news to the entire country.

    Addressing the NRM Leaders during a retreat at National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi (NALI) that concluded recently, the president warned Members of Parliament (MPs) against engaging in corruption and bad habits. Likambo said the President’s stance warning on corruption was one of the greatest news he has heard this year so far.

    Likambo (L) with Osaga (C) and David

    “I thank the president for the great speech at the NRM Leaders’ retreat at National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, no room for corruption any more. This is great,” Hon. Likambo said.

    He said once corruption is eliminated and leaders monitor government projects well, the country will progress on well.

    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing NRM leaders at Kyankwanzi during the just concluded retreat

    Likambo said they are planning on practicing farming on a large scale for commercial purposes. He told people to tap on government opportunities available so as to improve on their household income.

  • Likambo champions farming in Kiryandongo, hails Government programs

    Likambo champions farming in Kiryandongo, hails Government programs

    Former Kibanda North County Kiryandongo District MP aspirant Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor has resorted to push farming after failing to succeed in politics this year.

    He is currently championing modern and commercial farming in Kiryandongo District and has urged people in the area to engage in commercial farming as a form of earning extra income for their sustainability.

    He thanked those already doing farming for the great work and advised them to push on more and more.

    Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor wants to empower Kiryandongo District youth economically through farming 

    Hon. Likambo also said he will continue urging people to support and engage in government programs like Emyooga, Parish Development Model (PDM) and Wealth Creation.

    He also thanked General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for the new initiatives aimed at creating more opportunities for Ugandans to develop.

    Likambo also hailed the recently concluded NRM activities in Kyankwanzi adding that it has freshened up new leaders and this will benefit the country.

  • Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor hails Gen Salim Saleh on Wealth Creation journey

    Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor hails Gen Salim Saleh on Wealth Creation journey

    Former Kibanda North County Kiryandongo District MP aspirant, Hon. Likambo Bahti Taylor, has hailed Gen. Salim Saleh on empowering Ugandans through Wealth Creation.

    Speaking to this website, Hon. Likambo said the idea of wealth creation is one of the greatest initiatives under the NRM Government.

    Gen. Salim Saleh

    He said it has helped many Ugandan families to increase on house hold income which has reduced on the family financial problems.

    “I appreciate Gen. Salim Saleh, the brain behind this idea. It is a great one and it is helping Ugandans out of poverty,” Hon. Likambo said.

    Hon. Likambo Taylor Bahti

    He said as Kiryandongo people, they will continue supporting every developmental program from the government.