“CS Ogamba, Why Don’t You Pick My Calls?” Rangwe MP Raises Concerns

Rangwe Member of Parliament Lilian Gogo has publicly questioned Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba over what she described as his lack of responsiveness to her calls and messages. 

The MP expressed frustration, saying her attempts to reach the CS were strictly about public duty and issues affecting her constituents, not personal matters.

Speaking during a public forum, Gogo openly asked why the Education CS does not pick her calls or return her text messages.

She said she had made several efforts to reach him regarding education matters in Rangwe constituency, but all her attempts had been ignored.

“CS Ogamba, why don’t you pick your calls? You don’t return my texts,” Gogo said.

She emphasized that when she contacts the CS, it is always in her role as an elected leader seeking solutions for schools and learners in her area. “I don’t call you for anything personal,” she added.

The MP said leaders are elected to serve the people, and effective communication between ministries and Members of Parliament is key to solving problems on the ground.

She noted that when Cabinet Secretaries fail to engage with elected representatives, it is ordinary citizens who suffer the most.

Gogo explained that Rangwe constituency, like many parts of the country, is facing several education-related challenges.

These include shortage of teachers, inadequate classrooms, delayed projects, and issues affecting school infrastructure.

According to her, reaching the Education CS directly would help fast-track solutions and avoid unnecessary delays.

She questioned how leaders are expected to deliver for their people when senior government officials are unreachable.

“If we cannot talk, how do we solve problems?” she asked, adding that silence from the ministry sends the wrong message to both leaders and the public.