ActionAid International Uganda

Kween District’s development requires more than leadership commitments. It calls for coordinated action, accountability and consistent follow-through to address community needs and deliver tangible improvements in public service delivery.

Deputy RDC Twoyem Kenneth Chemonges challenged district leaders to reflect on Kween District’s previous unsatisfactory performance and address gaps in development processes to improve governance and service delivery.

CAO Paul Aliau called on district leaders to strengthen administrative processes, promote accountability and work collectively, noting that effective leadership is key to translating development priorities into improved service delivery.

Kween District CAO Paul Aliau has been confirmed as the substantive CAO following a successful Ministry assessment, after serving in an acting capacity for one year. A new Deputy CAO has also been appointed.

We convened Kween District leaders in Kween District to strengthen accountability and address governance gaps. Led by district leadership, the engagement focused on improving administrative performance and service delivery through collective action.

The action plans developed during the training should guide sustained civic engagement. Youth, CSOs, & community structures should implement their commitments, strengthen collaboration with local authorities, and promote transparency and accountability in public service delivery.

Participants have identified governance and service delivery challenges affecting their communities and developed practical action plans to strengthen citizen participation, collaboration with local authorities and accountability in Amuru District.

Youth and CSO representatives have explored practical advocacy approaches to engage duty-bearers, influence local development decisions and advance community priorities for improved public service delivery.

Participants in Amuru have examined the roles and responsibilities of citizens, community leaders and duty-bearers in governance, highlighting the importance of active citizen participation in shaping local development priorities.

Happening now in Amuru District: ActionAid International Uganda, in partnership with Gulu District NGO Forum, is strengthening the capacity of youth, CSOs and community stakeholders to advance civic participation, advocacy and accountability in local governance.

The Amuru CAO, Mr Opio John Bosco, acknowledged the service delivery concerns raised by community monitors and called on CSOs to strengthen citizen engagement, document gaps, and work with local authorities to promote accountability and improved public services.

Mr.Rwotomiya Moses Eluice also raised concerns about service delivery at Olwal Health Centre II, citing inadequate security, shared water sources, lack of access ramps and the absence of sign language interpreters to support persons with hearing impairments in public facilities.

During the engagement in Amuru, Guru Guru monitor Rwotomiya Moses Eluice highlighted gaps in education service delivery, including high teacher-pupil ratios, poorly maintained school latrines, and declining enrolment among girls, linked to parental attitudes & cultural barriers.

According to Mr Robert Asiimwe, our Regional Programme Officer – Northern Uganda, accountability works when citizens raise service delivery concerns, engage duty-bearers using evidence and track commitments to ensure institutions respond and take corrective action where necessary

Effective governance begins with informed citizens. Participants in Amuru District are strengthening their understanding of citizens’ rights and responsibilities, democratic governance and opportunities to participate in public decision-making.

Today, ActionAid International Uganda, in partnership with Gulu District NGO Forum, is engaging youth, CSOs and community stakeholders in Amuru District to strengthen civic participation, advocacy and accountability for improved governance and public service delivery.

The two-day initiative brings together 100 civic actors across Amuru and Nwoya, including women, youth leaders and persons with disabilities, to strengthen their contribution to human rights advocacy and accountable governance.

Participants are translating identified challenges into practical advocacy commitments, outlining opportunities for community mobilisation, collaboration and engagement with relevant duty-bearers.

Group discussions are focusing on emerging civic space, governance and environmental justice issues in Amuru and Nwoya, allowing activists to identify district-specific priorities requiring attention and coordinated advocacy.

From identifying community concerns to influencing policy implementation, participants are exploring advocacy approaches that strengthen engagement with stakeholders and promote accountability at local and national levels.