By Eddy Olwa
The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has urged Resident District Commissioners in the Lango sub-region to strengthen supervision of government programmes and ensure public resources translate into services for citizens.
Kakande, represented by Senior Presidential Advisor for Mobilisation at the RDC Secretariat, Lt. Col. Kibrai Ambako, made the call while closing a three-day capacity building workshop for RDCs, Deputy RDCs, Assistant RDCs, RISOs and DISOs from Lango at Margarita Palace Hotel in Lira City.
He reminded the commissioners that their mandate under the 1995 Constitution places them at the centre of monitoring government programmes and safeguarding public resources at district level.
Kakande said government continues to invest heavily in key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, education, health services and wealth creation, but warned that the impact of these investments depends on strong supervision and coordination on the ground.
He urged district leaders to go beyond office reports and carry out regular field inspections to verify the progress of projects such as schools, health facilities, roads and wealth creation initiatives.
The workshop reviewed the legal framework guiding the work of RDCs, monitoring of government projects, coordination between administrative and security institutions and strengthening accountability in public service.
Kakande also stressed the importance of coordination among government actors in the districts, noting that programmes often involve ministries, local governments, development partners and the private sector.
He said RDCs must convene coordination meetings to ensure government efforts complement each other and avoid duplication.
The Secretary further underscored the link between security and development, highlighting the role of RISOs and DISOs in maintaining stability to support economic activity.
“Peace and stability are the foundation upon which socio-economic transformation takes place,” he noted, urging closer collaboration between administrative leaders and security agencies.
Kakande also called for professionalism and integrity among government representatives at district level, saying their conduct shapes public confidence in state institutions.
He emphasised the need for timely reporting to the centre, saying accurate information helps government track progress, identify challenges and respond quickly.
Also addressing the workshop, Robert Mugabi, Director of Political Affairs at the Internal Security Organisation, said security agencies must work closely with district leaders to safeguard national stability.
He warned that poor coordination between RDCs and DISOs weakens governance and undermines the state’s ability to protect its interests.
Meanwhile, Marvin Ssenkungu, an economist at the Manifesto Implementation Unit, presented an update on progress in implementing the 2021–2026 NRM Manifesto.
He said more than half of the commitments have been implemented, with others ongoing, while poverty levels have declined over the past four years.
Ssenkungu added that the next manifesto cycle will focus on expanding wealth creation opportunities and growing Uganda’s economy while turning more Ugandans into producers of goods and services
