Ms Colline Angwech, a dedicated advocate for children’s welfare, is the new Member of Parliament for Kioga Country, after beating six male opponents, including a retired UPDF Colonel.
Angwech, representing the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), secured 9,342 votes, followed by Felix Adupa Ongwech (NRM) with 7,001 votes. The incumbent, Moses Junior Okot B’tek (FDC), came third with 3,711 votes.
Col (rtd) Dr Francis Ongia (Ind) was in fourth position with 3,207 votes, Dr Carlos Opul (Ind) got 1,794, while Mr Denis Onyum (NUP) got only 103 votes.
Ms Angwech attributes her success to her leadership, professionalism, and community advocacy, with a strong track record in education, healthcare, and social empowerment.
Her experience with NGOs and CBOs has improved service delivery, particularly for vulnerable communities.
“My efforts have benefited thousands of students in Amolatar District, while supporting private and government schools in infrastructure development,” she said.
Ms Angwech, served as the Country Director for Hope for Humans, an organization that supported children affected by nodding syndrome in Northern Uganda.
‘In this role, I provided oversight for community-based interventions, ensuring that children received medical care, education, and nutritional support,’ Ms Angwech told the Monitor on Thursday.
She also worked with Invisible Children, an NGO which worked in Northern Uganda during the height of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel’s insurgency and helped in tracing the abducted children.
‘I worked with Invisible Children, advocating for victims of the LRA war and representing Uganda on international platforms, including a TEDx conference in New York,’ Ms Angwech said.
‘I also co-founded Far Away Friends, an NGO focused on empowering youth through education, cross-cultural engagement, and economic sustainability,’ she added.
Beyond advocacy, she also made significant contributions to local development. As a co-founder of Global Leaders Primary School, she has provided quality education to 500 children in the area.
‘I will monitor and hold the government accountable for how public funds are spent and how policies are implemented. This includes scrutinizing government programs, ensuring transparency, and fighting corruption to ensure resources reach the people they are meant for,’ Ms Angwech said.
She pledged to work with local leaders and stakeholders to support community development projects, including improving schools, health centers, and roads.
‘I will mobilize resources and support initiatives that uplift my constituents, such as; supporting youth and women’s empowerment programs, economic initiatives, and community-driven projects. I will work hard to promote agribusiness, improve market access for farmers, and push for policies that strengthen local economies,’ she pledged.