BALAAM’S ANTI-CORRUPTION MESSAGE RAISES HOPE IN ZOMBO

Farmers, youth and women call for greater accountability and transparency.


ZOMBO DISTRICT, WEST NILE — As Uganda’s fight against corruption continues to intensify, residents of Zombo District are expressing hope that the growing campaign for accountability will extend to the district.


Among those seeking greater scrutiny are Zombo’s tea farmers, who have raised concerns over the management of resources intended to support the local tea project.


The farmers allege that funds earmarked for the tea project were misappropriated by some influential individuals in government. They are calling for an independent and transparent investigation to establish how the funds were utilised and whether any public resources were lost.


The farmers have also raised questions about the whereabouts and current status of a tractor reportedly donated to Zombo by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to support agricultural activities.


This was confirmed by the former minister of state for Northern Uganda hon Kwiyocwiny Grace Freedom now Mp Ora County that the tractor was sold in Nwoya District,but the farmers say they deserve clear answers about the whereabout of the tractor,and also sources intended to benefit them and strengthen agricultural production in the district.


The concerns extend beyond the tea sector. Youth, women and other community members are also calling for greater transparency and accountability in government programmes, including the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) and other publicly funded initiatives.

The calls come amid strong anti-corruption remarks attributed to Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, Minister for Local Government, who has warned that leaving public office should not prevent authorities from pursuing accountability and recovering public resources where wrongdoing is established.

His message has resonated with many residents in Zombo, who say they would welcome closer scrutiny of concerns affecting farmers, youth, women and other beneficiaries of government programmes.


For Zombo, the message from the community is more especially the youths simple: they want transparency, accountability and answers.
“Hon. Dr. Balaam, Zombo is waiting for you.”

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RECALLS LATE EZROM WILLIAM ALENYO O.O. DURING PARLIAMENT'S TRIBUTE TO GEN. MOSES ALI

Parliament of Uganda | July 21, 2026


A poignant moment marked Parliament's special sitting on Tuesday as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joined Members of Parliament and other national leaders in paying tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, one of Uganda's longest-serving statesmen.


As the President greeted legislators before the tribute proceedings, he paused upon meeting Hon. Marshall Alenyo O.O., the Member of Parliament for Jonam County, and asked, "Are you the one called Marshall Alenyo?"


The question was widely interpreted as President Museveni recalling the late Ezrom William Alenyo O.O., the former Local Council V (LCV) Chairperson of the then Nebbi District, before the creation of Zombo and Pakwach districts. The late Ezrom William Alenyo O.O. was a prominent local government leader whose service extended across the wider Nebbi region, now comprising Nebbi, Zombo, and Pakwach districts.
Standing alongside Hon. Marshall Alenyo during the exchange was Hon. Akumu Catherine Mavenjina, the Member of Parliament representing Older Persons, who was also attending the parliamentary tribute.


The brief interaction drew attention from those present, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of veteran leaders whose contributions to public service continue to be recognised at the highest levels of government.


The exchange occurred during an emotional parliamentary session dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of Gen. Moses Ali, whose decades of service to Uganda as a freedom fighter, Cabinet Minister, and former Second Deputy Prime Minister were celebrated by leaders across the political spectrum.


The moment added a personal historical dimension to the day's proceedings, highlighting the continuity of leadership and the lasting impact of families that have contributed to Uganda's governance over generations.

HON. MARSHALL ALENYO PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE GEN. MOSES ALI, HAILS HIS LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM

Westnile | 21 July 2026.
The Member of Parliament for Jonam Constituency, Hon. Marshall Alenyo O.O, has joined leaders across Uganda in mourning the passing of Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, describing him as a distinguished patriot, freedom fighter, and one of the country's most respected elder statesmen.


In a tribute shared on his official X account, Hon. Alenyo expressed profound sorrow over the death of the veteran politician and military leader, noting that Uganda has lost a leader whose lifetime was devoted to national service, peace, and patriotism.


"It is with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of Rt. Hon. Gen. Moses Ali, a distinguished patriot, freedom fighter, and one of Uganda's most experienced statesmen," Hon. Alenyo stated.


On behalf of the people of Jonam Constituency and in his personal capacity, the legislator extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Adjumani West, the Madi sub-region, the entire West Nile region, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) fraternity, the bereaved family, friends, and all Ugandans mourning the fallen statesman.
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