Kanikwa village in Kyampisi sub-county in Mukono North constituency on Tuesday evening became the stage for political comedy.
It was more of a sitcom at the National Theatre as Hon. Abudalah Kiwanuka (alias Mulimamayuni), the Area Member of Parliament became the lead actor.
This legislator purchased and donated brand-new sub-woofers to the villagers enduring a two-week blackout following their transformer malfunctioning.
Imagine, the residents were eagerly anticipating the restoration of their power supply, when their own Mulimamayuni and his youthful entourage donning NUP t-shirts and berets, arrived with the music systems he promised during the 2021 campaign trail.
The residents were not only in collective confusion but very disappointed by their MP.
Attempts to address the villagers were futile as the crowd, visibly unamused by donation quickly turned rowdy demanding that he take his bass-thumping system elsewhere.
Well, it was bad timing since the villagers were not in the mood to dance in the dark.
At that moment, Sowedi Yiga, a resident with a knack for stating the obvious, reminded everyone of their previous transformer woes which were promptly addressed by former MP- Ronald Kibuule, the former Minister For Water.
Saudah Nakangu, known to be the voice of reason, suggested that perhaps the sound system would be more appreciated after the power reconnection.
Mulimamayuni seemed to have missed the point, leaving his voters scratching their heads in disbelief.
In the blink of an eye, Ronald Kibuule came with a UMEME truck carrying a new transformer.
The villagers, chanting and relieved to see someone who would just think right and take appropriate action for a solution to their problem.
Like a clever person, Kibuule seized the opportunity and took a jab at leaders who prioritise trivial issues over essential community concerns.
He further emphasised the importance of expeditious restoration and maintenance of utilities like electricity.
With the power finally restored and the two-week crisis averted, the villagers of Kanikwa could once again resume their daily activities.
Solomon Lukeera, the Kanikwa LC I Chairperson, stressed the impact of the blackout on local businesses, from wielding shops to beverage vendors, saloons, and poultry incubators.
But with power restored and the comedy of errors behind them, it seems Kanikwa can finally breathe a sigh of relief. We wait until the next episode, just in case.
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