RDC Maj. Martha Asiimwe calls for stronger accountability and improved service delivery in amolatar

The Resident District Commissioners (RDC) Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit, led by Maj. Martha Asiimwe has called on district leaders and government officials in Amolatar District to strengthen accountability, transparency, and oversight in the implementation of government programmes.

The call was made during an engagement with RDCs, district leaders, and technical officers, where the Secretariat emphasised the need to ensure that public resources are properly utilised and government projects deliver tangible benefits to citizens.

The engagement comes under the 2026–2031 government term, guided by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s theme, “Kisanja No More Sleep, No More Corruption,” which calls for renewed efforts to fight corruption, monitor government projects and improve service delivery.

The Secretariat noted that although investments in roads, schools, electricity, and health facilities are important for national development, infrastructure alone can not eliminate household poverty. Leaders were therefore urged to mobilise communities to embrace wealth creation, enterprise development, and participation in the money economy.

The Secretariat also commended Amolatar residents for giving President Museveni more than 89.7 per cent of the vote in the 2026 General Elections, making the district the leading performer in the Lango Sub-region

On wealth creation, the meeting highlighted the UGX17.6 billion reportedly received by Amolatar under government wealth creation programmes, including UGX10.5 billion, disbursed to 10,800 households through the Parish Development Model (PDM).

District leaders were also reminded of their earlier request to upgrade Amolatar Health Centre IV into a General Hospital to improve healthcare access and address referral challenges.

Maj. Asiimwe and her team stressed that government investments must be closely monitored to ensure funds reach intended beneficiaries and translate into meaningful improvements in people’s lives.

RDCs and district leaders were urged to strengthen the supervision of the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, and other government programmes while protecting public resources allocated to medicines, school grants, roads and development projects.

The Secretariat identified corruption, absenteeism, diversion of funds, substandard construction, and contractor negligence as key challenges that must be addressed through stronger accountability measures.

Leaders were further encouraged to work closely with Chief Administrative Officers, district chairpersons, technical officers, and security agencies to monitor projects, document challenges, and ensure corrective action is taken.

The Secretariat also called for unity and reconciliation following the elections, urging political leaders to put aside their differences and prioritise the interests of the people.

It emphasised that residents expect results, accountability, and value for money from every government intervention.

The engagement is part of ongoing efforts by the RDC Secretariat to strengthen local government oversight, combat corruption, and accelerate the implementation of government programmes under the Kisanja No More Sleep, No More Corruption agenda.