KAMPALA, November 1, 2026 — Kyaka Central Member of Parliament Hon. Tom Bright Amooti joined First Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga and other key stakeholders at a high-level dialogue focused on finding durable solutions for refugees and strengthening support for communities hosting them.
The engagement, organised by the Office of the Prime Minister, was held at the Kampala Marriott Hotel and brought together government leaders, development partners and other stakeholders involved in Uganda’s refugee response.
Amooti, who has taken an active role in parliamentary discussions on refugee affairs, described the engagement as a fruitful dialogue, particularly highlighting the contribution of Kadaga during the discussions.
Kadaga shared insights on refugee-related issues, contributing to discussions aimed at strengthening Uganda’s approach to refugee protection, self-reliance and sustainable development in refugee-hosting areas.
As a representative of Kyaka Central in Kyegegwa District, an area that hosts refugees, Amooti has continued to raise issues affecting refugee-hosting communities and advocate for their inclusion in national development planning.
The dialogue focused on the need to move beyond short-term humanitarian assistance by promoting sustainable livelihoods, economic inclusion and stronger public services for refugees and their host communities.
Participants also examined ways of strengthening coordination between government institutions, Parliament, development partners and communities in addressing the long-term needs associated with refugee hosting.
Amooti’s participation comes at a time when Uganda continues to engage international and national partners on durable solutions for refugees, while seeking to ensure that host communities also benefit from interventions arising from refugee programmes.
The meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas on practical approaches that can strengthen refugee protection while supporting resilience and development in communities that continue to host refugees.
