
Government Government Intensifies Mobilisation for Accountability, Service Delivery, and Transformation in West Nile Mobilisation for Accountability, Service Delivery, and Transformation in West Nile
Nebbi/Zombo, Uganda โ August 6, 2025
In a robust effort to promote transparency, civic responsibility, and socio-economic transformation, Maj. Martha Asiimwe, the Head of the RDC Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit in the Office of the President, led a high-level government mobilisation campaign this week across Nebbi and Zombo districts in Ugandaโs West Nile sub-region.
Addressing district leaders, civil servants, and community members, Maj. Asiimwe delivered a message of commitment and goodwill from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, reaffirming governmentโs unwavering resolve to accelerate the socio-economic transformation agenda under the current Kisanja (2021โ2026).
She emphasized that the success of this agenda hinges on active citizen participation and accountability at all levels. โGovernment programs are not favoursโthey are entitlements of the people. But with these rights come responsibilities,โ she said.
UGX 3.3 Trillion for PDM Investment
A key highlight of her address was the governmentโs injection of UGX 3.3 trillion into the Parish Development Model (PDM), with each parish receiving UGX 100 million annually. Maj. Asiimwe stressed that this investment is intended to transition Ugandans from subsistence to commercial livelihoods through organised, community-driven development.
She urged local leaders and citizens to be vigilant and ensure that public funds under initiatives like PDM, Emyooga, and the UPE/USE education schemes are used transparently and effectively. She cautioned against corruption, absenteeism in service delivery, misuse of drugs, and substandard infrastructure projects, warning that local leadership must serve as the first line of accountability.
Infrastructure and Trade Progress
Maj. Asiimwe praised West Nileโs significant progress in infrastructure and trade. She highlighted milestones such as:
Extension of the national power grid and the development of hybrid solar stations like the Yumbe Solar Project.
Steady construction of major roads like the KobokoโYumbeโMoyo road and upgrades to the AruaโNebbiโPakwach corridor, which have improved trade with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Government investments in agro-industrial parks in Arua and Yumbe, aimed at adding value to key crops like cassava, coffee, and simsim.
Peace, Security, and Civic Engagement
Describing West Nile as a strategic pillar of national security and regional integration, Maj. Asiimwe noted that prosperity is rooted in peace. She reaffirmed the governmentโs commitment to working closely with refugee-hosting communities, border populations, and security forces to safeguard stability and economic productivity.
She called on local leaders, including District Executive Committee (DEC) members, LC3 chairpersons, youth and women councillors, and cultural and religious figures, to lead in civic mobilisation. Key areas of focus include:
Promoting mass registration with the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Advocating for environmental protection
Promoting free education
Reporting and resisting corruption
A Call for Unity and Leadership
Maj. Asiimwe concluded her tour with a rallying call for unity under the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM): Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, Socio-Economic Transformation, and Democracy. She urged public servants, RDCs, and security officers to serve with integrity, professionalism, and a spirit of selflessness.
โThese engagements in Nebbi and Zombo reflect governmentโs continued resolve to bring services closer to the people,โ she said, โand to ensure that no Ugandan is left behind in building a secure, prosperous, and united nation.โ