Local Leaders Urged to Support Community Projects

By Our Reporter

Ahamada Washaki, the Resident District Commissioner for Kumi District, has called on leaders to consistently support and embrace community self-help projects within their areas. Washaki made these remarks during the 3rd exhibition of the Mt. Elgon NOOK Hub, a project under the Mt. Elgon Self Help Project, held in Bungokho Sub-county, Mbale District on Monday morning..

Washaki emphasized that the responsibilities  of both elected and appointed leaders are to serve their communities. He added that community projects can only grow into major organizations with the backing and support of key leaders.

Emma Bwayo, the Namisindwa District Councilor, who was also a guest speaker at the event, noted that many projects have stalled due to a lack of commitment and support from leaders. He stressed that leaders, from Local Council One to the President, are expected to play an oversight and supervisory role in their communities’ projects. Bwayo commended the young people participating in the exhibition for embracing skills development programs.

Caleb Wakhungu, the Country Director of Mt. Elgon NOOK Hub, explained that the exhibition featured products from various skills developed at the hub. These included shoes, eco-friendly stoves and briquettes, various clothing fashions, space-saving furniture, catering services, solar panel producers, hairdressing, and hair care products. He called for maximum support from all leaders to help the project achieve its vision.

Wangwe Ronald, Kakayi and Asimwe urged community members to support these efforts by purchasing the products and helping to boost enrolments.