MITOOMA – Residents of Kitojo in Kyanzeire Parish, Kashenshero Sub County have thanked Mitooma district Woman Member Of Parliament Honourable Agasha Juliet Bashlisha for extending clean water to their area.
Residents who talked to our correspondent in Mitooma district revealed that they have suffered for a longtime as they have been drinking contaminated water from water wells, River Ncwera and some other stinchy sources.
“We have been Walkinglong distances to fetch water , actually contaminated water and we have always prayed to God so that he gives us our own clean water and today our prayer has been answered”, Jackline Kiconco said.
Mr Muhoozi Mbakyenga Chairman LC1 Kitojo 2, thanked Honourable Juliet for lobbying the water project and pipes for them arguing locals to stay calm as he beleives that other challenges facing their area will also be tackled.
Tumusiime Darlington, Area Councilor thanked Honourable Juliet for fulfilling her pledge of extending clean water services to Kyanzeire Parish and asked locals to always support leaders who perform such as Honourable Juliet Bashiisha.
These locals and leaders were speaking to our reporter shortly after the launch Of Kitojo 2 water project in the morning hours of Tuesday 24th December 2024.
Speaking shortly after launching the the water project where she officially opened the water tap for locals to start fetching, Honourable Agasha Juliet Bashiisha thanked residents for the cooperation they showed during the process of digging trenches, installing pipes among other activities.
“I know it has not been easy because you waited for longtime but you never gave up but we should always be patient because the government’s bread is shared by many hands in need and we cannot do all the things at once and other areas will also get, yes its true i have been supporting you in this process but you have really done a good job towards the success of this project”, Honourable Juliet narrated.
She advised them to stop drinking contaminated water since they have now access to clean water and each Jerrycan will be costing between 50-100 ugx. This project was also supported by National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).
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Hon Juliet Agasha Bashiisha is really serving her people in Mitooma