Lamwo District Woman Member of Parliament candidate Molly Lanyero, has unveiled what she calls a people-focused agenda for the 2026–2031 parliamentary term.
The agenda is anchored on three key pillars: health care, education, and economic empowerment.
Lanyero said her agenda is informed by extensive community consultations and a deep understanding of the daily challenges facing families across the district.
She made the remarks during community engagements held at the launch of her campaign rally at Padibe Boys Primary School playground early this week, where she emphasized that sustainable development in Lamwo must prioritize people.
“When communities are healthy, educated, and economically empowered, transformation becomes possible,” she said.
Lanyero further told supporters, pledging to be a visible, accountable, and results-oriented representative if elected.
Lanyero said she will advocate for better-equipped health facilities, particularly Health Centre IIIs and IVs, as well as the district hospital, which she described as the backbone of rural health care.
She cited chronic drug shortages, understaffing, and weak referral systems as major challenges undermining service delivery.
“Maternal and child health will be a major focus, alongside the prevention of avoidable diseases through community sensitization on sanitation, nutrition, and hygiene,” she said.
She added that without good health, families cannot be productive, and livelihoods remain at risk, stressing the need for strong accountability mechanisms to ensure public resources reach intended beneficiaries.
Education forms the second pillar of her agenda, with special focus on rural and post-conflict communities where access and quality remain uneven. Lanyero pledged to lobby for increased government support to public schools, improved learning infrastructure, and better teacher welfare.
She also committed to championing scholarships for needy learners, promoting girl-child education, and strengthening vocational and skills-based training to address youth unemployment.
According to Lanyero, education is not only a social service but a long-term investment in protecting community wealth and nurturing future leadership.
Economic empowerment, the third pillar, targets women, youth, and vulnerable households who bear the brunt of poverty.
Lanyero said she will advocate for expanded access to government livelihood programs, training for farmers particularly in high-value crops such as coffee support for farmer groups and cooperatives, and the promotion of value addition to increase incomes.
She also emphasized entrepreneurship, savings groups, and access to affordable credit as pathways to building household income.
The agenda has drawn positive reactions from residents and local leaders.
Martin Obuka, a resident of Padibe Town Council, said Lanyero’s focus on education reflects the concerns of families struggling to keep children in school amid poverty and inadequate facilities.
“If our schools are supported and teachers facilitated, our children will have a better future,” he said.
“Skills training would benefit youths who do not advance through formal education,” she added.
Obuka added that education is key to safeguarding community wealth, warning that illiteracy leaves people vulnerable to exploitation.
District councillor Okoya Mathew Akiya from Palabek Ogili Sub-county welcomed the emphasis on health, describing understaffing and drug shortages as life-threatening challenges.
“Any leader who can advocate for fully equipped health centres and maternal services will be saving lives,” he said, noting that many rural women still walk long distances to access care.
Aloyotoo Rose from Lokung sub-county said the proposed economic empowerment interventions reflect community priorities.
“Many groups lack capital and access to markets. We need support to organize, add value to our produce, and benefit from government programs without corruption,” she said.
Clan chief Olal Richard of Paracelle in Palabek Nyimur sub-county called for accountable and peaceful leadership, describing Lanyero as approachable during consultations.
He urged all aspirants to conduct violence-free campaigns and maintain sustained engagement with constituents.
Overall, community voices suggest growing support for an agenda that links social services with economic opportunity, with residents expressing hope that the 2026–2031 parliamentary term will deliver tangible improvements in livelihoods, service delivery, and dignity for the people of Lamwo district.
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