MP Aspirant Launches Financial Support Program for Mothers in Palabek County

17 December 2025, 11:35 am

By Otim Moses

A total of 32 mothers who gave birth on December 1st in Palabek County on Wednesday received financial support from Hon. Odongkara Geoffrey Obalim, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Lamwo County. Each mother received UGX 50,000, while those who experienced complications during childbirth were given UGX 70,000.

The program was launched at Palabek Ogili Sub-county in Lamwo District. Speaking at the event, Hon. Odongkara, the LC5 Councillor for Ogili Sub-county, thanked the aspirant for his initiative, describing it as the first program of its kind implemented by a leader in Lamwo District. He urged mothers to use the money wisely to meet their households’ basic needs, particularly food and medical care.

Ms. Akello Betty, former Councillor III Palabek Gem Sub-county, called on women to be supportive and respectful to their husbands. She emphasized the importance of mutual understanding in families, including responding positively to marital responsibilities to support population growth in Palabek County.

She also urged families to avoid gender-based violence, encouraging men to care for their wives during pregnancy, labour, and child-raising

Hon. Odongkara Geoffrey Obalim, also known as Pii Maleng, announced that the support initiative will be conducted weekly, with his team visiting all health facilities in Palabek County to register mothers who have recently given birth.

He said the program will continue until the January elections, and if elected, he plans to expand it into a long-term project over the next five years in Parliament. He further pledged to start paying school fees for one primary learner from each household up to university level starting next year.

Hon. Odongkara urged voters to avoid politics of hatred and violence and instead support leaders with a clear vision for the development of Palabek County.