AMOLATAR – The Amolatar District Service Delivery Performance Improvement Baraza, held on Friday, 4th Sept 2026, has reinforced the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency, with district leaders issuing strong directives to technical staff and security agencies to enhance service delivery across the district.
The Baraza, which brought together political leaders, technical officers, security agencies, and citizens from across the district, was convened to address growing concerns over the implementation of government programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyoga, and the Livestock Restocking Programme.
Declaring the Baraza officially opened, Amolatar District Chairperson Morish Ogwal Omara reaffirmed that the platform was not designed to shield any official from accountability.
“This Baraza is not about protecting anyone from accountability. If public resources are being misused, if a citizen is being asked to pay money to access a government programme, if a health worker abandons patients, if a teacher does not report to work, if public funds are not accounted for, or if a government project is abandoned without explanation, the people have a right to ask questions and demand answers,” Ogwal Omara declared.
The District Chairperson further warned officials against victimising citizens who raise concerns, emphasising that no question should “simply disappear into the minutes of this meeting.”
Ogwal Omara outlined five major objectives for the Baraza: listening to citizens, demanding accountability, interrogating the utilisation of public funds, strengthening government officials doing the right thing, and ensuring corrective action where weaknesses are identified.
In her address to the gathering, Amolatar District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mrs Rodha Oroma, urged technical staff to embrace professionalism and avoid the temptation of misusing public funds.
Oroma, who became the first female CAO since the district’s creation in 2005, called upon civil servants to let the spirit of love and God guide them in their work of serving the people of Amolatar.
“Technical officers must love their profession and remain committed to serving the people. Stay away from public funds misuse, and let your work be guided by the spirit of love and God,” Oroma emphasised during the Baraza.
The CAO’s remarks come amid ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery in the district, with the district leadership previously committing to recruit key staff and complete the multi-billion-shilling district administration block.
The findings from sub-county Barazas had revealed concerns about the implementation of PDM, YLP, and other government programmes, as well as roads, schools, health facilities, water, local revenue, sanitation, and general administration.
Closing the Baraza, Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Amolatar, Obonyo Magwar, called upon leaders across the political divide to unite for the development of Amolatar District.
Magwar emphasised that the district’s untapped potential in natural resources could only be realised through collective effort and collaboration among leaders.
“We must work together across political boundaries because poor roads do not belong to one political party, a broken health facility does not treat only supporters of one leader, and poverty does not discriminate between political affiliations,” Magwar stated.
The Deputy RDC also highlighted the need for leaders to actively participate in mobilising communities for socio-economic transformation and warned against the misuse of government poverty alleviation funds.
Amolatar District Police Commander (DPC), SP John Mafabi, addressed the fishing community during the Baraza, urging them to adopt recommended fishing gear and become law-abiding citizens to avoid conflicts with security agencies.
Mafabi called upon fishermen to comply with fishing regulations and maintain peaceful coexistence with security personnel while carrying out their livelihood activities.
The Baraza established a clear framework for addressing citizen concerns, with commitments and directives outlining what must be done, who must do it, and when it must be completed.
District officials reaffirmed that resolutions from the Baraza would be consolidated for follow-up, ensuring that citizen complaints are transformed into action.
The district leadership also emphasised the importance of technology in improving service delivery and enhancing accountability.
The Baraza concluded with a call for all stakeholders to commit to transparent governance and improved service delivery for the people of Amolatar District.
