Lira, Uganda | Former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) parliamentary aspirant for Lira City East Division James Ocen, also known as Ocen Agipi, has announced a series of measures to support residents as a way of thanking the community for their support during the recent elections.
Speaking on Unity FM in Lira on Wednesday, Ocen said the initiatives were motivated by appreciation for voters who backed him, and a desire to foster unity after a closely contested race.
“I want to give back to my people, regardless of the election result,” he said.
Ocen said tuition fees at Premier Progressive School have been reduced from Shs650,000 to Shs470,000 per term, while entrance fees at Faith Secondary School have been lowered from Shs800,000 to Shs750,000.
The fees will cover meals and school uniforms, and newly admitted students will receive mattresses.
He also revealed that medical services at his Gift Life Medical Centre will be offered at subsidised rates, describing it as a gesture of gratitude to the community.
In the parliamentary race, National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Denis Alyela Omodi narrowly defeated Ocen, polling 17,495 votes to Ocen’s 17,319, according to Electoral Commission results.
Ocen called on residents to set aside political differences and work together for the development of Lira City East Division, emphasizing that elections should not divide communities.
Alyela succeeds Jimmy James Michael Akena Obote of the UPC as Member of Parliament for the division.
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