NKULUMANE legislator Desire Moyo says the past year has been a mixed bag since his election to represent the constituency.
“Today marks exactly one year since I was given the mandate to serve as the MP. Over the past year, we have faced many challenges, but we have also celebrated numerous milestones that have brought us closer to realising the vision of a united, prosperous and empowered Nkulumane," said Moyo during Press briefing in Bulawayo on Friday.
"From the very beginning of my tenure, I pledged to create a communicative and participatory community in Nkulumane. In March 2024, we convened Indaba 1.0 at Nkulumane Hall, bringing together residents from all corners of our constituency. We discussed the challenges facing our community, ranging from inadequate water supply, crime, and substance abuse to lack of jobs and other social issues.
“But, more importantly, we listened to each other and began to chart a way forward together."
He stated that the outcome of Indaba 1.0 was the election of the Nkulumane Constituency Development Committee, comprising 11 clusters, each represented by two dedicated members.
"This committee has been instrumental in ensuring that all voices are heard and that the solutions we implement are truly reflective of the needs of our community.
“On May 25, we launched the Nkulumane Development Plan, a testament to our collective efforts and determination. This plan is anchored on three pillars of governance — the Development Committee, the Compassion and Comfort Team and the Constituency Development Fund Committee. Together, these pillars represent our commitment to transparent, accountable and inclusive governance," he said.
According to Moyo they have embarked on a comprehensive constituency familiarisation tour with the members of the three committees revealing that they visited all eight primary schools, the only secondary school in the constituency, two police stations, two clinics and other key community areas.
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"This tour allowed us to move beyond the abstract and engage with the practical challenges facing our people on a daily basis. We saw firsthand the need for improved facilities in our schools, better resources in our clinics, and enhanced safety measures at our police stations," Moyo said.
However he disclosed that they have also experienced challenges such as lack of office space traditionally provided by the government for the Member of Parliament, making it difficult for residents to meet him in person.
