Ministers of Gender, Hon. Betty Amongi, the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) flagbearers for Lira City launched her campaign programmes in Lira City, signalling the start of a closely watched political contest ahead of the 2026 elections.
Amongi the UPC flagbearer is rallying UPC supporters to vote for her, convincing them that she is the best candidate to develop and lobby for Lira City.
At the moment, her opponent, Dr. Aceng is struggling to highligh her development record as she seeks to reinforce her support base.
Their simultaneous launches have stirred wide interest across the city’s political landscape.
While in Atego-B, in Lira City, Amongi has resonated to encouraging local brewery dealers to vote for her in order to have better policies.
"We are building resilience, capacity, inclusion and sustainability"-Hon. Betty Amongi Akena.
She fourth outlined a narrow-minded perspective, where COVID-19 rudderless leadership drew out section of Atego-B community engaged in local breweries, using Molesses.
UPC's Amongi Akena says, she will be engaging National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to provide a progressive guideline on Molasses waste disposal. location and best local brewing practice.
She further said that instead of harassing and drawing out Waragi dealers-"Otedero ducu" who earns money from such an industry.
"The local distillers will be improved once you people vote for me in parliament as the woman member of Parliament of Lira city"- Hon. Betty Akena assured Atengo B community.
What You Need To know about Local brewery, commonly known as "Waragi"
"Waragi," a term synonymous with local gin in Uganda, is dealt with across the entire country, but specific districts are frequently highlighted in the news due to high consumption rates and attempts by local authorities to regulate or ban its sale, particularly the unregulated "crude" or sachet waragi.
Key districts and regions frequently mentioned in relation to waragi dealing and consumption include:
Karamoja Sub-region: This region is often cited as having the highest alcohol consumption rate in the country. Districts within Karamoja, such as Moroto and Napak, are specifically mentioned for having significant issues with illicit waragi trade and consumption, leading to police efforts to enforce bans and destroy impounded alcohol.
Lango Sub-region: Districts like Lira, Oyam, Otuke, Amolatar, Dokolo, Apac, Alebtong, and Kole have seen leaders attempt to ban sachet waragi to address issues like famine and domestic violence blamed on excessive drinking.
Acholi Sub-region: Gulu district council passed an ordinance to regulate alcohol and ban sachet waragi, although the enforcement was reportedly stopped by the Trade Ministry.
Western Uganda: Kasese district is historically known as the original source of "Kasese-Kasese," a common traditional gin variety sold across the country. Kabale and Kamwenge districts have also reported incidents of deaths due to adulterated waragi.
Other Districts: Adjumani district has also seen authorities burn impounded sachet waragi as part of regulation efforts. Mbale district is mentioned as a source of waragi for the Karamoja region.
While locally distilled waragi is widespread, the industrially produced brand name, Uganda Waragi, is a formal product of Uganda Breweries Limited and is sold nationwide through regulated channels.
Otherwise, many people in different regions are surviving from this kind of business.
Ot is estimated that over 6.3m people benefit directly, and 4.2 indirectly.
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