NTUNGAMO, UGANDA – Former Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana, has blamed his successor, Hon. Naome Kabasharira, for what he calls the degeneration of the constituency.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Rukutana, who is also a former minister, made these remarks while analyzing the current political season on a radio talk show on Wednesday, ahead of polling days in the coming weeks.
He explained that Rushenyi County was on a straight path to development during his tenure, but since 2021, when he left office, nothing has improved.
Hon. Rukutana stated that major infrastructure like roads, health centers, water systems, and schools have deteriorated, pledging to support the independent aspirant, Hon. Herbert Nyongozi, whom he said has a promising manifesto.
“Our people entrusted her with a mandate for progress, yet key sectors remain paralyzed. Roads are incomplete, health services are inadequate, and water access is unreliable. My support will go to the independent candidate, Herbert Nyongozi, who I believe is more aligned with the urgent needs and aspirations of our people,” Rukutana declared.
The sitting MP, Naome Kabasharira, hit back strongly, accusing her predecessor of peddling empty promises born from bitterness over losing the 2021 election. She blamed him for his own failures while in office.
She pointed to persistent shortages of clean water and electricity during his long administration, highlighting a specific case where water pipes were installed but never connected to households.
“After decades in leadership, our people were still left without clean water and reliable electricity. You cannot lecture about development when your own record is marked by unconnected water pipes and unfulfilled pledges,” Kabasharira asserted.
Defending her tenure, the legislator cited the procurement of two health centers and two ambulances for the county, claiming no other constituency in Ntungamo has achieved the same.
She also accused Mr. Rukutana of failing to build an important road from Rubaare to Kisiizi when he was in charge, despite funds being available.
Amid the heated exchange, residents are now debating which leader has truly served them, worrying that the political conflict may stall development as they await tangible improvements in their lives.
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