Otuke, Uganda – Clean water has been restored to Alir Army Barracks in Ogwete Subcounty, Otuke East County, after their borehole was repaired, thanks to the efforts of Hon. Julius Bua Acon.
The borehole had been broken for four days, leaving residents struggling for water.
Acon quickly responded by funding its repair ahead of a planned visit by the Minister of Lands, Sam Mayanja, who is set to resolve land disputes in Otuke.
“My team has repaired Alir Barracks borehole before the minister’s visit. This is part of my commitment to ensuring my people have access to clean water,” Acon said.
The repair, which cost UGX 900,000, is part of his personal initiative to restore boreholes across Otuke.
He revealed that he sets aside UGX 5 million every month for water repairs, a commitment he has kept since before he joined Parliament in 2015.
“This is my lifelong pledge to the people of Otuke. Every month, I allocate UGX 5 million to fix broken boreholes and ensure communities have safe water,” Acon stated.
The Alir Barracks borehole is one of ten scheduled for repair this month under Acon’s water project.
His efforts to improve water access have already led to the construction of 97 boreholes across Otuke.
Last December, Acon announced an even bigger plan to drill 200 more boreholes in Otuke and the wider Lango Subregion.
The project, supported by Australian donors, aims to permanently solve water shortages in the region.
Sgt. Ezira Tugeineyo, speaking on behalf of Alir Barracks community, expressed gratitude for Acon’s intervention.
“The borehole was in a terrible state. All pipes were broken, and we had no water. New materials were used to repair it. We thank Hon. Acon for ensuring we have clean water again,” he said.
Beyond his water projects, Acon has also been supporting religious leaders in Otuke.
Last December, he donated UGX 25 million to help them during the festive season.
Acon with his UGX 5M monthly borehole repair fund and 200 new boreholes coming is proving that leadership is about action and impact.
His efforts are not just about fixing immediate water problems but also ensuring long-term access to safe water for the people of Otuke.
