Under the program, a group of 30 members with a common income-generating activity are availed funds by the government. The new fund supplements the already existing government grants and program such as the youth livelihood fund, women empowerment fund among others.
The residents indicate that contractor’s complete projects with minimal or no supervision at all giving space to the contractors to do substandard works.
James Mugarama, the LCV Chairperson says they have resolved to put in place a committee that will assess the educational needs of the two sub-counties and advice on where the seed school should be constructed.
Dunstan Balaba, the Kabarole Chief Administrative Officer admits the shortage but says the staff transfer is temporary. He explains that the staff will return when Bunyangabu recruits new staff next month.
Following the operationalization of Bunyangabu district, concerns have emerged among a section of residents and opinion leaders that Kabarole could cease to exist. In 2015, Kabarole district council approved annexing the whole of Burahya County to Fort Portal Municipality with the aim of coming up with requirements for the city status. Burahya County is the only remaining county in Kabarole district with 14 sub counties.
Bunyagabu District will comprise of seven sub counties and three town councils. They include of Rwimi, Kabonero, Kibiito, Kisomoro, Rubona, Buheesi and Katebwa sub counties. The town councils are Kyemukube, Rwimi and Kibiito. This leaves Kabarole with only two counties, Burahya and Fort Portal Municipality.
