A Decade of Leadership in Bundibugyo: A Voter’s Review of Key Sectors

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As Bundibugyo District approaches another election cycle, voters must take stock of the past 10 years of leadership and assess whether real progress has been made in healthcare, education, the economy, infrastructure, disaster management, and social welfare. This review examines key issues affecting the district and what has or hasn't been done to address them.

Healthcare: A System in Crisis?

Despite being Bundibugyo’s main referral facility, Bundibugyo Main Hospital faces structural decay, drug shortages, and understaffing. Many residents report overcrowded wards and a lack of essential medical services. Government health centers in the subcounties also struggle with insufficient drugs and medical supplies.

Authorities acknowledge these challenges, citing funding limitations and a growing patient population. While there have been efforts to improve healthcare access, the hospital remains in a deteriorating state, and many patients are forced to seek treatment from private clinics, which are expensive.








Key Questions for Voters:

  • Why have government health centers struggled with drug supply for a decade?
  • What measures have been taken to improve hospital facilities and hire more medical staff?

Education: Enrollment vs. Quality








While school enrollment has increased under Universal Primary Education (UPE), dropout rates remain high due to early marriages, lack of resources, and poverty. Many schools face overcrowding, inadequate learning materials, and teacher shortages.

Efforts have been made to build more classrooms, but class sizes remain large, affecting the quality of education. The district education office has pledged to recruit more teachers, but challenges persist.

Voter Considerations:

  • How have leaders tackled early marriages and school dropouts?
  • Have there been efforts to build more classrooms and hire more teachers?

The Economy & Cocoa Farming: Who Benefits?












Cocoa farming is the economic backbone of Bundibugyo, yet farmers continue to struggle with unstable prices, poor storage facilities, and unfair trade practices. Middlemen control pricing, and farmers often sell their cocoa at a loss.

There have been discussions on setting up a local processing factory to add value to cocoa, but little progress has been made. Government officials suggest that cooperatives could help farmers negotiate better prices, but farmers feel that leaders have not done enough to protect them from exploitation.

Voter Questions:

  • Why has Bundibugyo failed to establish a cocoa processing plant?
  • What policies exist to protect farmers from unfair pricing?

Infrastructure & Roads: Neglected or Underfunded?



The Fort Portal-Bundibugyo-Lamia Highway, which passes through mountainous terrain, remains dangerous and in need of repairs. Despite its importance as a key trade route, the highway has not received adequate renovations. 
Rural roads connecting villages to trading centers are also in poor condition, making it difficult for farmers and traders to transport goods.








The district engineering office has cited budget constraints as the main reason for delays in road maintenance. However, many residents believe the issue has been neglected for too long.

Voter Reflection:

  • Why has the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Highway not been renovated despite its risks?
  • What efforts have been made to improve village roads?

Social Issues: Early Marriages & Domestic Violence









Early marriages and domestic violence remain major social challenges in Bundibugyo. Many young girls are forced into marriage due to poverty, and victims of domestic violence lack adequate support systems.

Local authorities and community groups have started awareness campaigns to address these issues, but enforcement of laws remains weak. Many cases go unreported, and there are few shelters or resources available for survivors.

Critical Questions for Voters:

  • Have leaders made real efforts to stop early marriages?
  • What policies exist to help victims of domestic violence?

Disaster Management: Landslides & The Matongo Lost Land Issue








Frequent landslides in Bundimulombi Sub-county and Katoomba Village have displaced families, yet response efforts remain slow and inadequate. Many affected residents struggle to rebuild their lives, and calls for better disaster preparedness have not been fully addressed.

The Matongo Lost Land issue, which has been debated at the national level, remains unresolved for many affected residents. While there have been legal proceedings, many families feel justice has been delayed.

Voter Reflection:

  • Has Bundibugyo improved its disaster response over the years?
  • What steps have been taken to support landslide victims?

The Road Ahead: Why Your Vote Matters

As Bundibugyo heads into another election, voters must evaluate their leaders’ performance over the past 10 years. While some progress has been made, many sectors remain neglected. Leaders must be held accountable, and citizens must vote wisely for better services.

Will Bundibugyo move forward, or will voters demand better leadership?

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