Jonam MP rallies parliament to improve West Nile infrastructure

What the report says

Marshall Alenyo, the Jonam county MP, used a parliamentary sitting on August 17 to urge faster action on infrastructure in Uganda’s West Nile region, according to The Observer. His main appeal focused on the Pakwach-Nebbi highway, which he said should be upgraded to support trade and broader economic activity.

Alenyo also raised concerns about conditions at Pakwach Health Centre IV, saying the facility lacks a mortuary, an ambulance and a male ward. He argued that the health centre needs significant improvement to better serve patients in the area. The report says he framed these gaps as part of wider service-delivery challenges facing communities in Pakwach and Jonam.

In addition to roads and health services, the MP asked parliament to consider longstanding tensions between the Jonam community and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. He said residents feel their interests have been overlooked since land was taken for the national park. He also called for a national-level stadium in West Nile, linking the proposal to the region’s sporting talent and to the legacy of former football official Moses Ali.

The developments matter because they highlight recurring demands from lawmakers in Uganda’s northwest for public investment in transport, health and sports infrastructure. More broadly, such appeals often reflect how basic services and regional facilities can shape local commerce, mobility and development, though The Observer’s report centers on Alenyo’s remarks rather than a government response.