Teso South MP Mary Otucho Advances Student Housing and Solar Initiatives at Alupe University

Teso South Member of Parliament Mary Otucho Emaase has moved to transform student life and promote sustainable development in her constituency through strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

On Wednesday, the MP, through her office led by Constituency Manager Mr. James Omuke, inspected the ongoing construction of modern student hostels at Alupe University. Funded under the Affordable Housing Programme in partnership with the NG-CDF Teso South, the two hostel blocks comprise 840 units, set to accommodate over 2,020 students.

The project also includes a detached two-storey student centre offering social and recreational amenities such as a swimming pool, basketball court, parking area, and general activity spaces, aimed at fostering a safe, conducive, and supportive learning environment.

In the evening, MP Otucho held a consultative meeting with Alupe University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Mr. Bernard Toboso and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), led by Madam Masiga Jesuline, to advance the Solar Street Lighting Initiative. Several sites were handed over to contractors, marking a key step toward well-lit, energy-efficient, and secure university spaces.

The partnership with REREC will extend beyond the university to cover hospitals, administrative offices, institutions, and water projects across Teso South, promoting sustainable development throughout the constituency.

MP Otucho expressed special appreciation to H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto for laying the foundation stone and championing transformative projects that are already making a tangible difference in communities and institutions.

“Kazi Kwanza! These initiatives are a testament to our commitment to better education, safer public spaces, and sustainable development for every resident of Teso South,” she said.

This move highlights MP Otucho’s hands-on leadership style and dedication to improving both student welfare and broader community infrastructure.