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Minister launches NUREP funded projects in Amuria and Katakwi |
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 Minister launches NUREP funded projects in Amuria and KatakwiThe State Minister for Northern Uganda Reconstruction, Hon. David Wakikona has commissioned Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Programme (NUREP) funded projects in Amuria and Katakwi districts.The projects are being implemented by Soroti Environment Concern (SEC) an NGO that received UGX 960 million for livelihood support projects in the two districts. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 December 2009 10:20 )
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 Hon John Ekongot has been the chairman of Katakwi District for close to two years now. He has a vision for Katakwi District and Teso sub-region as a whole. “Katakwi is a unique district. The biggest challenge is that it borders Karamoja region. The challenge we face in Katakwi District and Teso as a whole is that of armed infiltration from Nakapiripirit, Kotido and Moroto. Peace and security are therefore crucial aspects.
Katakwi district has not had peace for a long time. Indeed at one time, three quarters of the population were in IDP camps. Today, the number has gone down considerably though some remain in the camps. Katakwi therefore is a district yearning for peace. The difficulties facing Katakwi and the region as a whole were not made ant better by the floods of 2007. It is noteworthy that Katakwi was the worst affected followed by Amuria.
Food security is another challenge partly associated with the flooding. It has impacted negatively on livelihoods. The district requires improved seeds to overcome this challenge. Hon Ekongot is grateful to all the partners who have assisted the district and Teso region as a whole, particularly to livelihood improvement.
Though Katakwi has had a challenging past, it has a very promising future. The LCV Chairman is grateful to government and NUREP for having extended the program to Teso. There have been meetings where stakeholders have met and the participatory approach has been adopted. “We have signed a memorandum of understanding over resources that have been committed. There are plans to open roads and boost security. The law and order situation will be improved with rehabilitation of roads and sub-county headquarters among others.
Political Will
Hon Ekongot has assured NUREP of full political support in terms of effective supervision and monitoring. This is because communities are anxious to get out of poverty. Katakwi District and Teso sub-region as a whole seek to assure the central government that the money allocated will be well utilized. The civil society organizations that are part of the district need to maintain a proper flow of information to meet the objectives and expectations of the program. He concludes “communities should fully embrace NUREP and utilize resources in the best possible way”. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 06:36 )
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Bottom top approach crucial to development |
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Mr. John Ejulu, Acting Sub-county Chief, Obalanga Sub-county is impressed with the bottom top approach to development. He witnessed this approach in action, during consultations undertaken by TEMEDO at the grassroots. The sub-county chief observed that the organization undertook consultations with farmers, offered them seeds such as groundnut seeds. The approach was fully embraced by the farmers who went on to plant the seeds he notes “All the seeds were planted by the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returning home from the camps. The good news is that they germinated well and one former IDP sold groundnuts in the local market and bought iron sheets!”
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Last Updated ( Friday, 12 December 2008 07:43 )
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Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Programme has commissioned all 44 boreholes earmarked for support under the Post Floods Rehabilitation Programme.
Teso region