The Bbaale MP, Charles Tebandeke, has said he will prioritise improving service delivery in his constituency during his second term in parliament.
Tebandeke, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and shadow minister for Agriculture, told Bbeg Media at parliament that he will focus on ensuring effective use of public funds, particularly in the health sector.
“I would like to thank my people for the support they gave me in the previous election. In my second term, I will oversee the effective use of funds allocated to hospitals and health centres, fight absenteeism, and reduce drug theft in public health facilities,” he said.
He cited findings from the Auditor General’s report, which highlight persistent challenges in public hospitals, including drug theft, understaffing, domestic arrears, and poor maintenance of medical equipment.
According to Tebandeke, these challenges continue to undermine service delivery and deny taxpayers quality healthcare.
He said he would use his parliamentary role to advocate for the proper implementation of service delivery programmes across key sectors, including health, education, and other public services in Bbaale County.
The MP also pledged to lobby for ambulances after reports of preventable deaths due to a lack of emergency services in health facilities in the area.
On infrastructure, Tebandeke said he would push for the fast-tracking of the Kayunga to Kalongo road project to improve transport and support agricultural trade.
He noted that Kayunga District relies heavily on agriculture, especially coffee and vanilla, and that better roads would ease the movement of goods and services.
Tebandeke also raised concern over increasing cases of land grabbing, which he said have led to the eviction of many families in the constituency.
He pledged to use all available legal and parliamentary channels to ensure affected residents get justice and reclaim their land.
He criticised what he described as the unfair distribution of resources and natural wealth, particularly around lake areas, and called for more equitable access for local communities.
On national politics, Tebandeke said the opposition remains resilient despite a difficult political environment. He pointed to arrests, intimidation, torture, and alleged vote rigging as challenges facing opposition actors.
He expressed confidence that NUP is still capable of offering alternative leadership to Ugandans.
The MP also urged residents, especially those living along lake shores, to take precautions against HIV/Aids.
