Lagen David

  MP Agago County continues to empower the societies of Agago with entrepreneur skills and  providing psychosocial support  where young people are able to build their potential free from exploitation, abuse and lead a productive life The legislator encouraged masses to engage in the Youth Centre programs, attend mentorship classes, ICT, Tailoring sessions where they teach Modern fashions and designs, 1st Quarter of building and construction skills, Martial Arts Training among others. He argued that  the people of Agago should embrace unity and together towards changing the mindset of youths. I'll continue to such for international Donors and as well collaborate with the government in bridging unemployment patterns amongst the youths in Agago, Lawang Lutedero put across. AKEMU MI DONGO LOBO

                                                                    Agago County MP called the Government to prioritize the construction of free houses or establish nursing homes for the elderly people in Uganda to ensure they live a dignified life. The call was made during the press briefing ahead of the preparation of commemoration of the International Labour Day celebrated in October where many decried the poor living conditions of some elders. Hon Lagen David called for the provision of decent housing to the most vulnerable senior citizens and to ensure that the selection of the beneficiaries should be done in a transparent manner across the country, in some countries, there are nursing homes, where the elderly go and receive medical care and have access to all the services that they need. You find so many of o...

The MP for Agago county Hon Lagen David,  said that Uganda might be forced to abandon the United States market through the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if her participation is hinged on the condition that the country accepts homosexuality. He was clarifying on reports which emerged indicating that President Museveni dispatched his son-in-law Odrek Rwabwogo to Washington, United States to try to stave off Uganda’s looming expulsion from AGOA, following pronouncement by the US to end Uganda’s eligibility for AGOA on 1st January 2024. The Washington administration, while announcing the impending ban, stated the reason as gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and insisted that Uganda would not be part of AGOA going forward unless the Government publicly releases an action plan for addressing human rights concerns and repeal the Anti-Homosexuality Act. If America insists that we should marry woman to woman, then we shall do away with the market because ...

Lawmakers on Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE)  ordered for the arrest of city lawyer, Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, over the misappropriation of UGX39Bn meant for tea farmers as payment from National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS). This followed a query raised in the 2021/2022 Auditor General’s report that revealed that NAADS advanced UGX39 billion to Pathways Advocates to compensate tea nursery operators who had sued government for failure to procure their seedlings, but there was no evidence furnished to auditors indicating that the intended beneficiaries received the said funds. Kiconco informed Parliament that he was approached by 8 people on behalf of over 711 tea nursery bed operators led by Frank Byaruhanga, Francis Runumi, George Owakukiroru, Caleb Tumwesimira, Sam Arinaitwe, Julius Tumushabe, Fidelis Kanyamunyu and Rev Bernard Byamugisha to represent them against a claim they had against National Agricultural ...

    Agago county legislator’ Hon Lagen David raised a red flag over what they call inequitable distribution of the students loan scheme beneficiaries across the country . Scrutinizing the list of the beneficiaries since the scheme started in 2014. The member of parliament wondered why Districts that are not ranked poorly in the poverty indexes by the Uganda Bureau Of statistics (UBOS) have got the highest number of beneficiaries. Over the years, there has been growing concern over the funding for Uganda's higher education sector, with experts asking the government to consider offering loans, rather than sponsoring or bursaries to students. He asked for the beneficiaries list to know exactly which districts have benefited the most from this program  that they say is meant for poor students. However, when he glanced at the list, he saw the highest numbers went to districts like Bushenyi Busia, Tororo, mbarara, Ntungamo and Rukungiri in the previous years. Are this the p...

In July 2022, hailstorm ravaged more than 10 villages in Agago district leaving many injured, property and crops destroyed. The rain that lasted for good hours destroyed more than 20 houses. A heavy storm that poured down destroyed at least 30 acres of crops and several cows, goats and poultry. The hailstorm destroyed the properties in lalal primary school, Adilang Town council, some parts of Orina and Odom respectively. Hon Lagen David Atuka, the Agago County MP, visited the areas and  immediately demanded for food relief items from the Office of RT Hon Robinah Nabanja. The affected villages were then given relief food and she closely put an eye on other areas of concern. Agago legislator said: "Unfortunately ,the affected communities were already hit by Covid - 19 pandemic. This disaster means the victimized could face famine in some months to come because  crops were destroyed," he said. I and my team did a rapid assessment and concluded to quickly distribute seeds to thos...

 Hon Lagen David embraced and acknowledged Patongo Volley Ball Club (PVC) has the most sports activity that is contributing to numerous sponsorships of youths in powerful schools to attain Education as well engage in National competitions. He applauded the top management of the Club for always working closely with his office and entrusting him to be the overseer Manager of the team.    volleyball community has proven to be a place where everyone is welcome and you can find a lifetime of play and competition. Early this year the team travelled to Arua for Regional Competition and they emerged the best which he congratulated them for bringing back home the pride. Volleyball brings families together to play and learn. Offers the opportunity to create lifelong friendships and bonds. From character-building skills such as leadership, teamwork, respect and communication to the physical benefits of staying healthy, the sports can be a stepping stone for someone's future.  L...