By Our Reporter
NAMISINDWA
Leaders in Namisindwa District have clashed over the laying of the 2026/27 budget. The District Council on Thursday afternoon, 26th March, 2026 presented the FY 2026/27 budget estimates totaling UGX 42.9 billion at the district headquarters.
Attempts by a section of leaders who lost in the recent elections to frustrate the budget process were unsuccessful, and the budget was eventually laid. This followed a walkout by several councillors who lost elections, including Alex Molokoye of Bukiabi, who also serves as Chairperson for Social Services; Martha Muyama of Bumbo Town Council, the Secretary for Social Services; and Vice Chairperson Bwayo Kitumbesi, who is also a councillor for Namabya Sub-county.
Bubulo East MP, Hon. John Musila, has since criticized the circumstances under which the budget was passed, describing the proceedings as null, void, and illegal. He argued that the budget document is a product of the executive and accused the Speaker of overstepping her mandate.
Cue in: Musila
Meanwhile, Bwayo Emma, the Male Youth Councillor and LCV Chairperson-elect for Namisindwa, said the attacks from Musila and his team are politically motivated and directed at him. However, he urged leaders to heal and move on. He challenged Musila to cite any law that the Speaker violated, emphasizing that the budget contains critical projects for the district and had to be laid within set deadlines.
Bwayo further stressed that when it comes to service delivery, there is no need for counter-politics, noting that the people must receive services regardless of political differences. He called on leaders to separate personal interests from the broader needs of the public.
He added that Musila has never served as a councillor and may not fully understand the rules of procedure, unlike the Speaker, who has over 25 years of experience as a councillor, executive member, and Speaker. He stressed the need for mutual respect among leaders.
District Speaker Dorothy Walukawu commended councillors for welcoming the budget, noting that it is their primary responsibility. She urged them to scrutinize and appropriately allocate resources for the benefit of the people.
Walukawu also called on leaders who lost elections to support the transition process, adding that although she too lost, life must go on. She emphasized that Namisindwa is bigger than any individual leader.
