Bulasa Nalongo Victoria, 65, the current LC1 Chairperson of Lower Nsooba Zone in Mulago III Parish, Kawempe Division, has spoken about her long political journey that dates back to the inception of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Local Council system in 1986.
Bulasa began her leadership career serving her community in various capacities, including Secretary for Women Affairs, Secretary for Information, and Treasurer. She held these positions until 2018, steadily building a reputation as a committed grassroots leader.
Beyond her work in local council leadership, Bulasa was an active member of the Village Health Team (VHT), participating in extensive community mobilization campaigns focused on health, sanitation, education, and other community development programmes.
Her dedication earned her widespread support among residents. When former LC1 Chairperson David Luutu decided to retire due to old age and fatigue, he encouraged Bulasa to contest for the position. She subsequently defeated her rival, George Isabirye, in a landslide victory and has served as LC1 Chairperson ever since.
As preparations for the July 28, 2026 village council elections gather momentum across the country, Bulasa says she still has the energy and commitment to serve her community for one final term. She is appealing to residents to renew their trust in her leadership so that she can continue lobbying government for improved services and development projects.
Speaking about her achievements, Bulasa said she has consistently encouraged parents to enroll their children in school, particularly in Universal Primary Education (UPE) institutions such as St. Martin Mulago Primary School and Makerere University Primary School, as well as schools in Kitante, Nakasero, Bat Valley, East Kololo and Buganda Road.
She also supported young people to take advantage of opportunities offered through the Mulago Presidential Skilling Programme, which equips youth with practical vocational skills to enhance self-employment and job creation.
Despite her commitment to service, Bulasa expressed frustration over the facilitation provided to LC1 leaders. She noted that although the government introduced a monthly allowance of Shs10,000 for village chairpersons, she has only received payments for three of the eight years she has served in office.
“I have missed payments for five consecutive years and I do not know what happened to the rest of the money. Sometimes the payments come through the bank and other times through mobile money,” she said.
On infrastructure development, Bulasa criticized Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for failing to install road signposts that were approved by the previous council to honour notable individuals who contributed to the community.
The roads awaiting signposts include Dr. Ntende Close, Lufuula Close, Sitoga Close and Sekakoni Close.
She also highlighted several roads that remain in poor condition and require urgent rehabilitation, including Bulasa Road, Bivamuntuyo Road leading to Kalerwe Market, Bwabye Road and Celina Road.
Bulasa further called on government to increase the number of garbage collection trucks operating in the area to ensure timely waste management and improve sanitation within communities.
Commenting on the ongoing Nsooba Channel expansion project, she welcomed government efforts to improve drainage infrastructure but expressed concern over continued encroachment on the channel reserve.
According to Bulasa, KCCA conducted extensive sensitization campaigns warning landlords against constructing within the channel corridor. However, some residents ignored the warnings in the hope of receiving compensation and are now facing eviction as the project progresses.
She noted that the contractor has already commenced work, beginning from Kamwokya and extending towards Kalerwe Traffic Junction before connecting to Bwaise.
On the upcoming elections, Bulasa welcomed the return of her former rival, George Isabirye, to the race, saying she remains confident of securing another victory at the polls.
She also praised her executive committee members, particularly Vice Chairperson Salongo Suleiman Sekanyo, who also serves as Chairperson of the Nsooba Slaughterhouse Traders Association, for their unwavering support in advancing community service delivery.
As village council campaigns intensify across the country, Bulasa remains determined to secure what she describes as her final term in office, pledging to continue championing improved services and development for the people of Lower Nsooba.
