MP Wakooli donates Shs 2.5 million for Makenga sub-county land

By Our Reporter

Makenya sub-county in Manafwa district finally acquired 1 acre of land for the construction of the sub-county headquarters with support from the Area Member of Parliament.

The land was fully paid during a meeting that was held over the weekend by Wakooli Godfrey, the area member of parliament before the local leaders of the Sub-counties at   Lyamboko primary school in Makenya sub county.

 The MP paid   2.5million shillings cash and asked the leaders to speed up on the construction of the administration block.

Kitongo Godfrey the chairman Lc3 of Makenya sub county said they have been renting space for the sub-county but now with there is  hope of constructing the headquarters after acquiring land.

He however, thanked Hon Wakooli for the support and called upon other stakeholders for more support so as construction kicks off .

Local leaders who spoke to our reporter expressed their excitement upon acquiring land for the sub county headquarter and appreciated their member of parliament for the supportive hand he has shown.

Hon Wakooli Godfrey Matembu, the area member of parliament said this was a pledge he made during the campaign. He therefore urged the local leaders’  to work hard  together  for their community  development and promised to lobby for more government programs.

However, Kefa Mafumo the Assistant Private Secretary to H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says leaders should utilize such opportunities to amplify government programs like Parish Development Model