By Jonex Babulya,
Mr. John Bosco Kananura Omulodi Abooki, the local council three chairperson for Katwe-Kabatooro town council in Kasese district has called for an audit by the local population into what he calls the underutilized Hydroelectricity power in the area by the local residents.
In his address during the 44th Tarehe sita celebrations held at Katwe Eco–tourism information center in Katwe-Kabatooro town council yesterday, Mr. Kananura said he was concerned that whereas the area was powered as far as 1969, the areas in Kasese district that were connected to national grid recently, were making good use of power compared to his electorates. Mr. Kananura speaking……
Lt.Patrick Mugabe Muzahura, a Special Forces Command officer of the UPDF who chaired the celebrations, described the local community in the area as their pillar, adding that their support has not only promoted security but enabled their operations to deal with wrong elements intending to exploit the lake route. Lt. Mugabe speaking…….
The 44th Tarehe Sita national celebrations were held in Kyotera in the great Masaka region under the theme: “Celebrating the Pan-African Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy for Socio-Economic Transformation.” END