By Silent Observer, Sironko Politics
Let us begin with a simple truth: not every microphone is a mandate, and not every title equates to a legacy. As praise begins to surface for Hon. Florence Nambozo’s performance in Sironko, it is prudent to pause and consult the lived realities of the people she purports to serve.
Contrary to recent portrayals, there is little to celebrate. Hon. Nambozo cannot dress political underperformance in ceremonial language and expect applause. Public office demands accountability, not selective memory.
To begin with, her attempt to shift the blame for her lackluster record onto the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is disingenuous. The NRM is not a convenient scapegoat for individual failure. One must own their performance and its consequences. Sironko remains largely peaceful and cohesive—until inflammatory rhetoric, often from Hon. Nambozo herself, introduces division where none existed.
Indeed, she has, in many respects, been a catalyst for division. A particularly troubling incident occurred within a house of worship, where she publicly chastised a church leader during a service for not supporting her politically. The result? A mass walkout by congregants. Such behavior is not indicative of strength or courage—it is a misuse of sacred space for political gain.
On the subject of development, the record speaks for itself. While Hon. Nambozo boasts of distributing scholastic materials, what was delivered were outdated exercise books no longer accepted in schools—items now more commonly used in rural health facilities for patient notes than for classroom instruction. This is not meaningful support to the education sector; it is symbolic tokenism that insults the intelligence of the electorate.
When it comes to national pledges, particularly those made in memory of fallen heroes, credit must be appropriately assigned. These pledges were fulfilled through the tireless efforts of local leaders, patriotic communities, and the consistent commitment of the President—not through the parliamentary presence of Hon. Nambozo, which has been, at best, negligible. One cannot claim a victory they did not help secure.
Then there is the matter of the ambulance. While some media reports attempt to paint Hon. Nambozo as a champion of healthcare, the facts suggest otherwise. The ambulance in question was procured under a national initiative spearheaded by Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. Hon. Nambozo’s involvement amounted to little more than receiving the unit. Reports from the ground indicate that the ambulance was never properly maintained, and that patients were charged prohibitive fees—100,000 UGX per trip—rendering it inaccessible to the very people it was meant to serve. Worse still, after her loss in the NRM primaries in 2020, she reportedly withdrew the ambulance in an act of political retribution.
Regarding ICT development, no tangible initiatives can be traced back to Hon. Nambozo. The claim of establishing ICT labs in Sironko remains unsubstantiated. If she refers to infrastructure elsewhere, such as in Karamoja, she may wish to redirect her advocacy efforts to that region.
As Chairperson of the Sironko Roads Committee, her oversight has been marked by controversy. Funds were reportedly spent on repetitive planning meetings rather than actual road rehabilitation. The Namagumba–Budadiri–Nalugugu road project—critical to the region—has suffered under her stewardship. Compensation for affected residents remains unresolved. The project’s execution has deviated significantly from its approved scope, with unaccountable meddling reportedly influencing its starting point. Her attempts to personalize this overdue government project during its launch were met with caution from other leaders, underscoring the importance of collective rather than individual recognition.
In light of this record, calls for the Bamasaba to rally behind Hon. Nambozo are premature and unearned. Sironko deserves leadership that unites, delivers, and accounts. Rather than clinging to the achievements of broader government programs, Hon. Nambozo should present a clear account of what she, personally and independently, has contributed over her ten-year tenure in Parliament.
As the 2026 election approaches, the people of Sironko are unlikely to be swayed by orchestrated praise or recycled manifestos. They will judge based on actions taken—or not taken—and by the substance of results delivered.
The applause has faded, Hon. Nambozo. The curtain is falling. It is time to face the verdict of your constituents—not with borrowed glory, but with honest reflection.