Laudato Si Voices | Have you heard of Bamutakudde Village? | 09 N0vember 2026
A village whose local leader has harnessed the power of communication, people-centered leadership and community engagement to transform his community into one that is environmentally conscious, upholding good hygiene, prioritising healthcare, and building a sustainable future by skilling the youth as a way to create self-employment opportunities and foster development is offering a good lesson and positive challenge to many of our communities in Uganda as we navigate the need for trade skills to solve youth unemployment.
Why Bamutakudde Village must become a model Village even for young people in Uganda
Bamutakudde is demonstrating a neglected African value: community transformation begins when people come together, take ownership of their challenges, and work collectively toward solutions, building a Culture of Community Participation. Development should not be seen as the government’s role alone, though it has a bigger role to play. If all of us start from where we are, the government can be challenged to walk alongside us in more concrete ways.
For Bamutakudde Village
Community members show up every Saturday, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for community work. They engage in road clearing, cleaning activities, and community conversations, and participate with great enthusiasm, and this spirit is said to be continuing to grow. Whereas other communities are struggling with poor neighborhoods and lacking community values of the African Ubuntu “togetherness,” Bamutakudde Village is growing into one big family that Mwalimu Nyerere once dreamt about in a modern sense, of course.
Neighbors are becoming family, and problems are turning into solutions. Through these collective efforts, the village is building a culture of responsibility, unity and shared progress. This is what inspired Laudato Si Voices to share this story, much of which was documented on the X page of Mr. Solomon Serwanjja, the LC1 Chairperson of Bamutakudde Village, who spoke about their newly launched Solar security lights. And adding that when we work together, we win together.
Creating Opportunities Through Strategic Partnerships
Mr. Solomon Serwanjja added, “Today, I had the honor of signing a historic MoU between Bamutakudde Model Village and Muteesa Royal University, represented by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Vincent Kakembo.
Under this partnership, the University will provide hands-on technical skills training in plumbing, electrical works, tiling, painting, landscaping, construction, and more. This opportunity will benefit not only Bamutakudde but the entire Kyampisi Sub-County!
From negotiations to reality. It is one of those days when you feel that you have scored. He also thanked Dr Patrick Bukenya for the effort he put into making this dream come true.
“This partnership represents an important step towards equipping young people with practical skills, expanding employment opportunities and empowering communities to become economically self-reliant.”
Supporting Mothers and Promoting Better Healthcare
More testimonies: Mr. Solomon Serwanjja tweeted, “We are excited to be partnering with Mama_tulia1 for a community outreach program aimed at reaching mothers across Kyampisi Sub-County as we commemorate World Prematurity Day.
We will give out over 250 mama kits, conduct kangaroo care training, and hold hygiene and infection prevention sessions, among other activities. The celebration took place at Kyampisi Health Center III. A special thank you to all the partners who have supported us in making this outreach possible.
The word partner is common in this village project; for us, this is what corporate social responsibility should look like. Many villages and communities are surrounded by big organisations but yet they continue to struggle with even the smallest challenges that could be solved through a generous partnership of giving back to the community. This is yet another lesson for our villages and communities. Laudato Youth Initiative has long advocated for good community engagement and partnerships that would help communities thrive. We have seen some come up and offer trees for our Laudato Si Green Festivals. This is something that can grow nationally.
Small babies, big potential.
Initiatives like the above reflect the importance of community partnerships in promoting mental health, maternal and child health, improving healthcare awareness, and supporting mothers with essential knowledge and resources. Improving livelihoods in Bamutakudde Village can also be done elsewhere, including in our community and yours. Laudato Youth Initiative takes the impact of community work and service.
Lighting Up Bamutakudde: A Step Towards Safer Communities
Mr. Solomon Serwanjja, in another tweet, said, “Today, we switched on the first 12 solar street lights in Bamutakudde Model Village. We have partnered with Genevat Solutions (Ruaga), who provided the lights at HALF PRICE and gave us a full year to pay. This is what true partnership for community development looks like! Isn’t this wonderful?
He added Our dream is to install 50 lights to cover every street and home. We have started with 12. Bamutakudde is no longer in the dark! We always said young people arise. We have the sun but no solar in our houses. What can really be done? Listen to the Young people. Installing solar street lights is another important milestone in our journey toward safer, more secure, and environmentally conscious communities.
A Model for Community Transformation
The Bamutakudde Model Village experience demonstrates what is possible when visionary leadership meets active community participation and strategic partnerships.
From environmental cleanliness and improved hygiene to healthcare awareness, technical skills development, youth empowerment, and renewable energy, the village is steadily building a foundation for sustainable development. This has been the theme of our activities with the youth in Laudato Si Clubs. We have been reflecting on the theme “Environmental Conservation for Peace and Sustainable Development” During our Laudato Si Green Festivals.
The journey is ongoing, and the ambition is bigger. Bamutakudde has set a thought-provoking example for many of us to reflect on and explore. Through collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility, the vision is to inspire transformation across Kyampisi Sub-County and beyond, Mr. Solomon Serwanjja tweeted.
For us, Bamutakudde is not just building a better village; it is demonstrating how communities can organize, empower themselves, and create a sustainable future together. What do you think of this story and the lessons learned from Bamutakudde Village? Share with us your thoughts in the comment section! And if this article reaches Mr. Solomon Serwanjja and the people of Bamutakudde Village, thank you for inspiring many other Ugandans and us.
Disclaimer: Most of the facts used in this article and the feature image are reserved with rights from Solomon Serwanjja’s X handle and has been reflected upon for education and inspiration purposes only. Share your comment below about your lesson and inspiration from this story.
