The people of Agule County in Pallisa District are witnessing a refreshing era of leadership as their Member of Parliament, Josephine Ibaseret, turns her campaign promises into tangible results. In a move that has sparked widespread gratitude across the region, the legislator has successfully secured a dedicated water bowser to support the community during funerals and local gatherings. This vital resource directly addresses a long-standing challenge that had previously left many families struggling during their times of greatest need.
Local coordinators like Bosco Okiria have been quick to point out that Ibaserets work transcends standard political duties. By focusing on the specific hardships of her people, she has rescued women from the exhausting task of searching for water during burial ceremonies. Previously, many women would miss important community messages and spiritual guidance because they were forced to fetch water far from the funeral grounds. The arrival of the water bowser is being hailed as a landmark achievement that restores dignity to these sensitive community events.
The intervention is as practical as it is compassionate. MP Ibaseret explained that the high costs associated with the district water tanker—often requiring over 200,000 Shillings in fuel—were simply out of reach for many bereaved families. Furthermore, relying on tankers meant for road construction created administrative bottlenecks and accountability concerns. By providing a dedicated alternative, the MP has removed these financial and bureaucratic barriers, ensuring that help is available when it is needed most without compromising other district services.
While she celebrates these victories with her constituents, Ibaseret is also calling for a spirit of unity and long-term vision. She reminded the public that while she is working tirelessly in Kampala to lobby for resources, significant changes in infrastructure and education require patience and collective effort. She urged the community not to lose heart, asserting that the trust they placed in her is being validated through steady, strategic progress.
The momentum for development in Agule is clearly growing. Local leaders are already collaborating with the MP to tackle other pressing issues, such as completing school fencing and installing solar power to help students study safely at night. There is also a major push to establish more secondary schools across the sub-counties of Akisim, Oboliso, Agule, and Chelekura to ensure that every child has access to quality education close to home.
In addition to infrastructure, Ibaseret is taking a stand for the vulnerable by investigating the reasons why some children are missing school. Upon learning that some families were using school exercise books for medical records at health facilities, she pledged to find out where the system is failing and how to fix it. This holistic approach to leadership—caring for both the large-scale development and the everyday struggles of the people—marks Josephine Ibaseret as a dedicated champion for the future of Agule County.