As the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project moves toward its scheduled closure on 31st December 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi has embarked on a field visit to assess the real impact of its interventions in Kibuku, Kumi, Nwoya, and Katakwi districts. His mission focuses on evaluating achievements, challenges, sustainability prospects, and recommendations that will shape the future of the possibility for LEGS 2 and similar government interventions.
The Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project has registered remarkable success across it’s benefitting 17 districts Adjumani, Alebtong, Bunyangabu, Buikwe, Buyende, Gomba, Kabarole, Katakwi, Kibuku, Kumi, Luweero, Nakaseke, Ntoroko, Nwoya, Kyenjojo, Rukungiri and Tororo delivering practical improvements local economies and community wellbeing
The project extends support in water-for-production facilities, domestic water systems, rural markets, roads, post-harvest improvements, agricultural value-chain financing, livestock services, renewable energy solutions, and natural resource conservation. Funding comes from the Government of Uganda, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF), and beneficiary communities, all working together to boost local economies and improve livelihoods.
In Kibuku, the Minister inspected the Kadama Weekly Market in Kadama Town Council, which is set for commissioning on 20th November 2025. Strategically located along the Mbale – Tirinyi highway, the market promises improved access for traders and travelers. Its livestock section already aligns well with the Parish Development Model, anticipated to contribute significantly to the revenue to the town council.
At the Buseta Milk Collection Center, which has received substantial support under the LEGS project. The facility now boasts a 5,000-liter milk cooling tank, a farm tractor with a trailer to 128 beneficiaries, and a ploughed 292.58 acres, motorcycles dedicated to artificial insemination services, and a complete insemination kit. Membership in the cooperative has grown remarkably from just 30 members five years ago to over 200 today reflecting increased trust dairy farmers.
In Kumi, Hon. Magyezi toured the Kajamaka Earth Dam with a capacity of 250 million liters of water for production that stands at 89% completion. In addition, the project has drilled 2 boreholes of 6,000 liters per hour and 1,500 liters per hour, which provides water for domestic use.
The Kanapa piped water system featuring a 1,500-watt solar plant capable of pumping 24,000 liters of water per day supported by a water office and treatment house. Though it has the capacity to serve more than 20 parishes, it currently supplies eight, including Kocopo, Totolim,Odworo,Kanapa and Kongura parishes, as well as Kanapa Trading Centre, Kanapa Primary School, and Kanapa Church of Uganda among others.
Hon. Magyezi called on both technical and political leaders to compile a comprehensive report highlighting the project’s overall impact, community engagement, sustainability measures, and key insights that can guide future development initiatives.