Minister Babalanda Launches Foundation to Support Budiope Residents In Transformation

The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has today launched a foundation to support the people of Budiope West constituency, Buyende District. 

According to Hon. Babalanda, the Babalanda Foundation aims at consolidating the efforts of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in various sectors such as education.

“Babalanda Foundation is going to support learners in school with scholastic materials like books, pens, pencils and Uniforms. Children should not drop out of school due to lack of scholastic materials,” she said.

The foundation was launched during Hon. Babalanda’s thanksgiving ceremony held at Buganzi Primary School in Buyende Town Council, Budiope West, Buyende District.

Hon. Babalanda, an aspiring candidate for Budiope West, 2026-2031, highlighted that during her childhood, she was challenged by the wrong perception of parents towards a girl child by that time.

“During our time, parents could not put more efforts in educating a girl child and I was one of the victims. When I finished senior four, my parents could not push me any further. I only managed to go for further education after getting my first government job as a Deputy RDC and today I want to thank God that I have my first Degree,” She said

It is on this ground that she launched Babalanda Foundation to help the community and the girl child not face the same. Buyende district has the highest number of school dropouts. She also highlighted that in Buyende you can find a mother of 10 years and promised to end this in the area.

“Therefore, Budiope must shine because I have to make sure that what I promise is fulfilled”, She reiterated.

During the same function, the Minister conducted a fundraising campaign where millions of shillings were collected to Kickstart the operations of the foundation.

Minister Babalanda appealed to the people to be faithful in whatever they do.

“I want this constituency to be the leading constituency in the country, but above all, we should be God-fearing people, and there our community will produce responsible Citizens”, she said.

Minister fulfilled her pledge to the catholic fathers of and gave out 4 brand new motorcycles to assist them in transport.

Minister Babalanda extended her gratitude to H.E. the President for standing with her when she suffered from Covid-19 and spent 2 weeks in ICU at Mulago Hospital, but the President could call the Doctors every morning to check on her health.

“I want to appreciate H.E. President Museveni for the much love and trust he has for me, I informed you that I suffered from covid-19, spent 2 weeks in ICU at Mulago when President had just appointed me as the Minister For Presidency but he did not change his mind, I am happy and it is now that I thank God for that and so many good things that God has done for me”, She said.

The guest of honour, Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, appealed to the people of Budiope to make use of Hon. Minister Babirye Milly Babalanda to transform the area.

According to Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa, not everyone has a giving heart, Like Hon. Milly Babalanda.

“Not every MP can help to transform the community, therefore, the people of Budiope West are very lucky to have Hon. Babalanda, who is a very resourceful. Don’t be misled and regretful at the end of the day,” She said.

Minister Nakabirwa also appealed to the people of Buyende to always support leaders who have the will to develop their communities.

“I am serving the 7th term in Parliament, and since then, I have served as a minister in different ministries. This is because the people of Kiboga trusted me for being a good servant. I appeal to you to support Hon. Milly Babalanda and NRM government that started fundraising programs to make sure that it develops our communities,” She said.

Minister Nankabirwa also highlighted that she has an interest in transforming Buyende where she also opened up Buyende’s electricity and Nuclear program on her desk as the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development.

“I have an interest in Buyende with the Chairman LC V, Kanaku Micheal. When I was in Fisheries, we struggled to get power, but I am now in charge, how will I fail to have power for the ice plant,” She said

She also promised to give power lines and transformers to Baligeya memorial, Nakabira TC, Nambula TC, and Nabigaga under the World Bank programme and promised that by June, contractors will come on the ground because all the arrangements are done.

“We want to start the nuclear energy plant and will start very soon because my team is already on the ground, that road that goes to the nuclear plant will have to get tarmac,” She added.

She thanked Minister Milly Babalanda for working with all religions without segregating.

The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, appealed to the people of Budiope to support Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda in her journey of transforming the area.

She also asked them to get involved in government programs to fight poverty in the area.

“I want to ask all of you to support and join government programs like Emyooga and PDM to fight poverty in the country,” She said

The event was also attended by the Minister of State for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, the Secretary Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms. Anne Muhairwe, RDCs/RCCs, LC V Buyende, Micheal Kanaku among other dignitaries.