Kalaki, Uganda | The State Minister for Teso Affairs, Dr Clement Kenneth Ongalo Obote, has urged families in Kalaki District to promote love, unity and discipline, while prioritising the education of children for a better future.
The minister’s message was delivered on Tuesday during the district’s belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Kakuya Primary School playground in Kalaki Sub-county.
Dr Ongalo, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kalaki County, was represented at the event by Moses Oryada, the LC5 chairperson-elect for Kalaki District.
In his message, the minister called on residents to strengthen family values and invest more in children’s education.
“He has asked the people of Kalaki to promote love, unity and discipline in their homes, and to ensure that children are educated for a better future,” Oryada told the gathering.
During the event, Oryada also handed over Shs5 million on behalf of the minister to support women’s activities in the district.
The Kalaki District Women’s Council chairperson, Immaculate Atapo, called on women to embrace hard work and play a more active role in raising and supporting children.
She urged mothers and guardians to remain committed to the welfare of their families and to ensure children receive the care and support they need.
However, the function was marked by the absence of both the incumbent Kalaki District Woman Member of Parliament, Jennifer Ayo Nalukwago, and the Woman MP-elect, Maria Goretti Ajilo.
Their absence was notable at the event, which drew district leaders and women from all the 10 sub-counties and town councils of Kalaki District.
Women and officials attended the celebrations from Otuboi Sub-county and Town Council, Kalaki Sub-county and Town Council, Ocelakur, Bululu, Kakure, Apapai, Ogwolo, and Anyara, among others.
The event was held as part of delayed district commemorations of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated annually to recognise the achievements and contributions of women in society.