A renewed push for unity among Busoga leaders is gaining momentum, with legislators from the sub-region pledging to put development ahead of political party differences. The MPs say a united voice is needed to tackle persistent challenges in roads, agriculture, health, education, tourism and industry and unlock the region’s economic potential.
The commitment was made during a thanksgiving ceremony for Jinja North MP Hussein Muyonjo, popularly known as Swengere, at Kivubuka Primary School, where MPs from different political parties agreed to work together on issues affecting Busoga. Busoga Parliamentary Caucus chairperson Steven Kiisa said the sub-region has significant potential in agriculture, mining, industry and tourism, but this can only benefit the wider population if leaders work together.
He said the MPs can use their collective influence to lobby for better roads, which are critical to trade and tourism. Kiisa said Busoga needs a common development agenda rather than continued political divisions that prevent leaders from effectively serving their constituents. Swengere said the region still faces major challenges in health and education, but MPs have the ability to change the situation if they speak with one voice.
He said elected leaders should look beyond their individual constituencies and pursue issues that improve the wellbeing of the wider community. Swengere stressed that cooperation among MPs does not mean abandoning their respective political parties or principles. Instead, he said leaders should identify areas where they can work together for the benefit of Busoga.
Bugweri District Woman MP Stella Nankwanga said leaders have different strengths that can be combined to advance the region’s development rather than allowing political differences to divide them. She said unity would help Busoga prioritise agriculture, tourism and industrial development without leaders putting personal interests ahead of the region’s needs.
Luuka District Woman MP Annet Nabirye also called for a united approach, saying development should not be limited by political party affiliations or boundaries. Nabirye said if leaders embraced unity without selfish interests, the same spirit would eventually spread to communities and encourage residents to work together.Busoga has for years experienced political divisions among leaders, with disagreements often spilling over into the wider population. Some regional leaders have blamed these divisions for slowing economic progress in an area with considerable agricultural, tourism and industrial potential.
Busoga Kingdom Premier Joseph Muvawala said the region would achieve more if its leaders shared a common vision for improving the lives of their people. Muvawala pledged the kingdom’s support for leaders working to improve livelihoods across the sub-region, saying such efforts align with the kingdom’s development aspirations-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
