Mukono South Member of Parliament Fred Kayondo (Democratic Party) is drawing attention not to campaign promises but to tangible gains in infrastructure and service delivery that have shaped his tenure — and the vision he hopes to extend.
Across Mukono South, earthmovers hum and tarmac stretch over what were once impassable feeder roads.
Over 18 kilometers of road construction are currently underway under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area program, a project Kayondo proudly attributes to deliberate lobbying in Parliament.
“We are blessed in Mukono South,” Kayondo said. “Being a Member of Parliament is not just about passing the national budget. It’s about ensuring that your constituency benefits from the allocation. That’s exactly what I’ve done.”
He explained that while some leaders initially opposed the inclusion of Mukono in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Affairs framework, his stance remained clear — development had to take precedence over politics.
“We needed that road network, that infrastructure. Now we’re seeing the results,” he added.
Shifting Focus to Preventive Health
Beyond road works, Kayondo’s development philosophy extends to health — but not in the conventional sense of hospital expansions or drug procurement.
He argues that “prevention is better than cure,” emphasizing the link between disease prevalence and unsafe water.
“Seventy percent of the diseases in our communities come from unclean water,” he said. “If we deal with that, we reduce the pressure on hospitals.”
Kayondo says his constituency has prioritized clean water distribution projects, with an operational office in Kisoga dedicated to water and sanitation efforts. “When you prevent disease, you save lives and government resources,” he noted.
Fisheries and Livelihoods on Lake Victoria
Kayondo also sits on Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee, where he has championed the fisheries sector — a key economic lifeline for Mukono’s island communities.
While Parliament passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, implementation has stalled due to delayed regulations from the Ministry of Agriculture.
“We did our work in Parliament; now it’s up to the executive to fast-track the regulations,” Kayondo said. “You cannot implement a law without regulations. The fishing community continues to suffer as a result.”
To cushion fishing communities, he is advocating for the creation of a Fisheries Fund to support fishermen willing to abandon illegal gear but lacking resources to acquire legal equipment.
“If government could offer incentives, just like it did in the Karamoja disarmament, we can transition people from illegal to sustainable fishing,” he argued.
Energy and Transport for the Islands
Kayondo also highlights strides in renewable energy, particularly the establishment of a solar power plant on Nsazi Island, capable of generating significant electricity for the island’s residents. The project, he says, was championed through his committee’s efforts.
“When you put power on an island, you transform livelihoods,” he said. “You open doors for factories, small industries, and better living standards.”
He is also following up on efforts to introduce a ferry service to improve transport between the islands and the mainland — a move he believes would unlock more economic opportunities for residents.
A Vision Beyond the Ballot
As campaigns gather pace, Kayondo maintains that his focus remains on sustaining development, not mere political rhetoric.
His message is one of continuity — using parliamentary influence to translate national programs into local impact.
“Mukono South is going to be blessed more than most constituencies,” he asserted. “Because our focus is clear: development, livelihoods, and service delivery that people can feel.”
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