Uganda: Pallisa RDC Begins Enforcing Balaam's Directive On Alcohol Consumption Before 3pm
[Nile Post] Pallisa Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Dikusooka Majid has begun enforcing the government directive restricting alcohol consumption before 3pm, warning residents who violate the regulation to comply or face action.
Pallisa Resident District Commissioner Dikusooka Majid has initiated enforcement of a government directive that restricts alcohol consumption before 3pm. The enforcement took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during a security assessment and sensitization exercise in Agule Sub-County, Pallisa District. The exercise aimed to enhance security, governance, accountability, service delivery, and community discipline at the grassroots level.
The enforcement team, comprising security personnel, political leaders, and technical officers, conducted a patrol in Agule Sub-County and held a meeting with local leaders and stakeholders. The team educated residents about the directive issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, emphasizing that no one should consume alcohol before 3pm.
Several people were found consuming alcohol in violation of the directive. The team also impounded traditional drinking materials, known locally as enseke, used for communal drinking.
Following the patrol, a security meeting was held with sub-county councillors, LCII and LC1 chairpersons, a senior assistant secretary, a district councillor, an agricultural extension worker, a Parish Development Model parish focal person, elders, parish chiefs, a Community Development Officer, and a Gombolola Internal Security Officer.
During the meeting, the LCIII Chairperson of Agule Sub-County highlighted several challenges affecting residents and service delivery. These challenges include the lack of a government health center, inadequate educational facilities, water scarcity, and staffing gaps.
Regarding the water crisis, Dikusooka assured that the district would prioritize boreholes in Agule Sub-County and engage officials responsible for water extension to address the urgent matter. The RDC also commended the new LCIII leadership and technical staff for their commitment to their responsibilities and vowed to address corruption, absenteeism, and indiscipline among leaders and civil servants.
He urged leaders and residents to respect presidential directives and demanded measurable performance from all parties involved.
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