The King of Tooro, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, has directed Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomire, his cabinet and all kingdom departments to submit accountability reports detailing their activities, achievements and pending programmes by November 12.
The directive was issued on Tuesday, October 27, during the Omukama’s first Supreme Council meeting since his coronation. The meeting was held at Mucwa, the kingdom’s headquarters.
Nyabongo said the reports would provide a clear picture of the kingdom’s operations and help guide decisions on ongoing programmes and service delivery.
“The reports will help us establish the status of the kingdom’s affairs and guide us on the way forward,” he said.
The Omukama instructed the Supreme Council to review the submissions within seven days and present its recommendations to his office by November 19.
His office will then have another seven days to consider the recommendations before the council reconvenes on November 27 to receive his response.
He explained that the exercise was aimed at strengthening accountability for the kingdom’s activities and resources, including funding and other support received from the government, corporate sponsors, donors and development partners.
The King also expressed concern about appointments made during the interim administration, saying some had been erroneous. He urged those affected to exercise patience as the Supreme Council reviews the matter.
“Some appointments made under the interim administration were erroneous. I therefore ask those affected to remain patient as the Supreme Council reviews the matter,” he said.
Nyabongo pledged to work closely with the Supreme Council and the kingdom administration, stressing that cooperation among the three institutions was essential for effective service delivery.
He said his reign would focus on promoting unity, reconciliation, development and prosperity while establishing a lasting legacy for future generations.
Following the directive, the Supreme Council appointed a seven-member committee to scrutinise the reports and advise the Omukama on the way forward.
The committee will assess the work undertaken by the kingdom’s various departments, achievements recorded and programmes that remain outstanding before submitting its recommendations.
The members named for the committee are Asuman Kisembo, the Abaranzi clan representative to the council; Sam Mugisa, representing Kitagwenda County; Monday Amos, representing Ntoroko County; Olivia Mutamba, the Babiito clan representative; Mugisa Nyamirambara; and Ernest Kamara.
