Hoima City West Division Member of Parliament (MP), Kasule Ismail has called for a continued community cooperation for effective development.

Kasule Ismail, who was speaking during the launch of Ensonga Cup tournament in his constituency on Friday, said that continued community cooperations and support towards their leaders is very paramount in pushing for development of the area.

The legislator also asked communities to always interest themselves in activities which put them together, noting that such a cause will help in the transformation of Bunyoro sub-region.

He also said that support to leaders gives them strength to lobby for community developments.

“Continue to support your leaders so that they get inspired to lobby for multiple programs to develop the communities,” Kasule urged.

However, he noted that in spite of the continued initiative, a couple of external challenges including political interference exist.

“No one will stop the initiative,” he said. “Ensonga Cup is a community initiative and therefore no one will stop this.” he added.

Asinansi Nyakato Kamanda, appreciated the fellow legislators for the initiative, saying that it has brought unity among communities but also economic development.

Nyakato also appealed for continuous community support towards their political leaders like Kasule, noting that the support will push politicians to venture in more community developmental initiatives.

Muhanuzi Bosco, the mayer for Hoima City East Division, expressed his gratitude for the initiative which, according to him, will build strong social-economic transformation to communities.

About the Ensonga Cup tournament and its impacts

The Ensonga Cup was initiated by MP Kasule Ismail in 2019 with the intent to strengthen social-economic development in the area.

During the tournaments, a business platform is opened for business people from different parts of the sub-region who use it as a chance to sell their merchandise, but also build social connections.

This year’s edition marks the seventh time since its inception in 2019.

The launch at Mpaija playgrounds in Mpaija Cell, Hoima City West Division, featured four teams including Friends of Kasule vs Boda Boda with a full time scoreline as 2:1 Boda Boda and Manchester United Fans vs Arsenal Fans.

Arsenal Fans won in a penalty shootout.

Each team player was given a medal while each winning team was awarded with a trophy and physical prize of a cow.

The tournament which will be played every weekend to its finals on December 25, 2026, will feature nine football teams from nine wards of Hoima City West Division and the winning team will be given a cash prize of shs20 million.