NEWS- The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has revealed its plans to extend its services in the Kigezi region by establishing a branch in Rukungiri District.
Mr. Paul Muzaale, the Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Justice and constitutional affairs, made this revelation while leading a team to inspect the land designated for this role at the Western Division offices, formerly Kagunga Sub-County headquarters.
Muzaale expressed gratitude to the Rukungiri District and Municipality authorities for providing them with 1.5 acres of land highlighting that the regional office would enhance accessibility to services for the entire Kigezi and part of Ankole Sub-region.
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Hon. Dr. Elisa Rutahigwa, the Rukungiri Municipality legislator, thanked the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs for responding positively to his request for a regional office.
Hon. Rutahigwa noted that this development would significantly reduce the need for residents to travel to Mbarara for these services.
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Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner Steven Nsubunga Bewayo stated that the new regional offices in Rukungiri would improve access to litigation and legal services, as well as document processing.
Bewayo added that the office would soon begin operations as construction moves forward attributing these advancements to the district’s support and cooperation with the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
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Robert Nuwamanya, the town clerk of the Rukungiri Municipality, stressed that the new office would greatly benefit the development of Rukungiri Municipality by bringing services closer to residents.
These services include educating Ugandans on legal interpretations among other functions performed by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Nuwamanya also expressed hope that construction would commence promptly now that the land has been allocated.
According to His Worship Charles Makuru, the new office will bring services closer to the people, which would tremendously aid the growth of Rukungiri Municipality.
The fact that these resources are owned by the government and help the public, Makuru said, there is no reason to impede growth in Rukungiri municipality as current leadership.
The event was attended by various officials, including Councilors, District Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, CAO Hajji Masokoyi Swalik Waswa and other leaders.
