By Brian Atuhura

The Chief Administrative Officer(CAO)of Masindi District,Samuel Ruhweza Kaija,has urged lower local government leaders in Bujenje County to strengthen revenue mobilisation and supervision of technical staff to improve service delivery and implementation of development projects.

Kaija said increased revenue collection would enable lower local governments to raise sufficient funds to implement planned projects and improve access to public services in their respective communities.

He also emphasised the need for leaders to strengthen supervision of technical staff to promote accountability,curb revenue leakages and ensure that public resources are properly managed and utilised for their intended purposes.

Kaija made the remarks while officially opening a three-day induction training for lower local government leaders from Bujenje County at the District Health Officer's Resource Centre.

The training is being conducted by a team from the Ministry of Local Government under the Department of Local Councils Development.

The induction aims to equip the leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively execute their mandates,strengthen local governance and improve service delivery in their respective communities.

Kaija's call underscores the importance of effective revenue mobilisation,accountability and supervision in enabling lower local governments to finance development priorities and respond to the needs of residents.