Minister Ogwang Pushes Namule Town Board Status, Unveils Coffee Plan To Spur Katakwi Growth

 December 22, 2025   |    95 views

By Our Reporter I Ngariam Focus

ABWANGET CATHOLIC CHURCH,KATAKWI DISTRICT — Ngariam County MP and Minister of State for Education and Sports(Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, has laid out a dual development agenda aimed at transforming Katakwi District through urban upgrading and commercial agriculture, saying the two must move hand in hand if the area is to break out of poverty.

Speaking to supporters at Abwanget Catholic Church, Ogwang rallied residents around his vision, which places Namule at the centre of a broader socio-economic shift.

Namule Set For Urban Upgrade

Ogwang called for the upgrading of Namule into a Town Board, describing it as a strategic move that will unlock development and improve service delivery. He explained that Town Board status is a critical step toward eventual elevation to a Town Council, which would allow for the creation of more wards and bring government services closer to the people.

According to the minister, urban status would attract infrastructure investment, stimulate business growth, and provide administrative structures needed to manage the area’s rapid population and economic expansion.

Coffee Farming As An Economic Engine

Beyond urban development, Ogwang announced plans to champion coffee farming in Katakwi District, positioning it as a sustainable pathway to household income and long-term wealth creation.

He revealed that he will personally start with 10 acres of coffee and is mobilising ten committed farmers to join him in the first phase. To ensure success, Ogwang said he will invite coffee experts to conduct soil testing before planting begins.

“We must walk the talk. Coffee farming is the way to go,” Ogwang said, urging farmers to register and commit to commercial-scale production.

Blending Urban Growth with Agriculture

Ogwang emphasized that Katakwi’s future lies in aligning urbanisation with productive agriculture, noting that towns thrive when surrounded by strong farming communities. He said Namule’s proposed upgrade would create ready markets for agricultural produce, while coffee farming would inject income into households and the local economy.

Residents welcomed the message, with many describing the twin agenda as timely and practical for a district seeking both immediate opportunities and long-term transformation.

As Katakwi looks ahead, Ogwang’s message was clear: development must be deliberate, local, and driven by both policy and practice.