The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group associated with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held its second baraza in Tororo, to raise concerns about corruption, land disputes and other community challenges.
The baraza, held at Omoro Primary School, attracted residents and community representatives from Tororo, Buganda, Bugisu, Malaba and surrounding areas.
PLU secretary general Fadil Twalla led the meeting, where residents presented complaints concerning corruption, land conflicts, domestic disputes and other grievances affecting their communities.
Twalla said the PLU was using the barazas to give members of the public an opportunity to raise issues affecting them and seek possible solutions.
He urged Ugandans to support efforts by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to fight corruption, saying the country could not develop if public resources continued to be lost through graft.
“I am here to inform you that this term there will be no sleep. Therefore, the public should get involved in the efforts of Gen Muhoozi in the fight against corruption,” Twalla said.
The PLU legal team received more than 150 cases involving land disputes, domestic misunderstandings and other legal grievances.
The team said it would follow up the cases and work with the relevant authorities to ensure that the complaints are handled to their conclusion.
The baraza also provided medical services to residents. Organisers said close to 1,000 people received medical attention, with some given medicines after being assessed by health workers.
Patients whose conditions required further treatment were referred to other health facilities.
The event also provided an opportunity for young people to access skills training at Omoro Institute.
Joshua Omoro, the director of the institute, said the skills training was part of efforts to address unemployment by equipping young people with practical skills that could help them create their own jobs.
“I am very optimistic that when the young generation gains life skills, they can start their own jobs and fight corruption,” Omoro said.
He said vocational and practical skills could help young people become economically independent and reduce their dependence on limited formal employment opportunities.
Before the baraza, Twalla and other leaders participated in the National Cleaning Day activities in the area.
Several MPs from the region also attended the baraza, including Tororo Municipality MP Sanjay Tanna, Tororo North MP Simon Owino and Sironko Woman MP Asha Nabulo.
The PLU said the barazas would continue to provide a platform for communities to raise concerns and engage leaders on issues affecting their daily lives.
