Otuke, Uganda | The Area Member of Parliament for Otuke County East, Julius Acon Bua, has commenced a programme to drill at least four new boreholes in Otuke East County and one in Abia Subcounty in Alebtong District, in fulfilment of a pledge he made during the campaign period to address water shortages in the area.
The boreholes will be constructed in Ajia in Gotojwang Parish (Olilim Subcounty), Te-Oboke in Omwonylee Parish (Ogor Subcounty), Atinkok in Abia Subcounty (Alebtong District), and Awaka Ogik in Anep-Moroto Parish (Orum Subcounty).
Some residents, including Francis Omara, who witnessed the commencement of the drilling works, noted that there had been growing concern in the community over delays in implementing the pledge, with some people beginning to doubt whether it would be fulfilled.
However, Achon said the intervention is part of commitments he made to residents across Otuke East during campaigns, with a focus on improving access to safe and clean water as a key priority.
He explained that he traversed the constituency during campaigns and assured residents of efforts to tackle the chronic water challenge, which continues to expose communities to waterborne diseases and poor sanitation.
The legislator further revealed that he has been engaging friends and partners within and outside the country, including supporters in Australia and the United States, to mobilise resources for community development programmes such as borehole drilling and repair, seed distribution, and livestock support initiatives.
Achon said the water projects are intended to improve household livelihoods, enhance hygiene, and support government efforts to combat diseases associated with unsafe water sources.
He also urged beneficiary communities to take responsibility for maintaining the boreholes, including fencing them to prevent livestock from contaminating the water points.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continued service delivery, saying he would keep mobilising support through various networks to advance development programmes in the constituency.
