Uganda, Nov. 29 -- A cross-section of locals in Bushenyi District have dedicated November 14 as a day to celebrate former General Duties minister in the office of the Prime Minister, Ms Mary Karooro Okurut, in honour of her service to the nation.
The locals, who recently organised a thanks-giving ceremony at Muga Eco Village, said Ms Karoro worked tirelessly as an MP and minister for the development of Uganda and Bushenyi.
"As leaders, we would like to recognise our former MP for her effort that have seen our district benefit from various government programmes and from other key players," Ms Angelina Tumuhirwe, the chairperson of Katungu Cell in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, said.
"During her time as MP and minister, health centres were ...