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16 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ENGAGES NRM YOUTH FROM NORTHERN REGION, CALLS FOR PROSPERITY-DRIVEN MOBILIZATION

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders in Northern Uganda to focus their mobilisation on peace, prosperity, health and skills development. While meeting the group which was led by Hon. Hamson Denis Obua, NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda and Government Chief Whip, at his Kisozi farm, the President said security and economic empowerment remain the foundation of Uganda’s progress. The NRM youth leaders were drawn from Lango, Acholi and West Nile sub-regions. President Museveni emphasized that political mobilisation should go beyond slogans and instead demonstrate how Ugandans, especially the youth, can achieve prosperity. “The mobilisation you should do is to show everybody, including the youth, how they can be prosperous. The first thing you should tell them is to support NRM because they need security,” President Museveni said. He reminded the youth of Uganda’s past instability, urging them to use history to explain the value of peace. “You can give the history of Uganda and show pictures of what happened in the 1980s, the dead bodies and chaos and compare that with countries like Sudan, Congo and Somalia,” he said. President Museveni cautioned young people against confusion and misinformation, stressing that youth are capable of understanding national issues deeply. “You should stop confusing yourselves. You are not babies. You are people who should understand even more than elders. Before lightening the moment: When you see me wearing a hat, it is Muhoozi who told me to put one on because I have a bald head.” President Museveni also warned against irresponsible lifestyles, emphasizing health as a pillar of productivity. He reminded the youth that the government and parents fulfilled their responsibility through childhood immunisation. “We immunised you when you were young together with your parents. That is why you don’t have polio and measles. All the immunisation was done—thank the government and your parents,” he said. He added that adulthood comes with responsibility. “Now it is time for you to immunise yourselves. Life is in your hands. If you are irresponsible, you will suffer from the health point of view,” President Museveni cautioned. President Museveni strongly defended the Universal Primary and Secondary Education (UPE/USE) policy, blaming sections of the local elite for weakening it. “The problem we have is the local elite—teachers, PTAs and foundation bodies. They did not care much about the poor people,” he said. He criticised the reintroduction of school charges, saying this contributed to school dropouts. “When we brought UPE, the elites did not follow it up. They brought back school charges, and that is how we got dropouts,” President Museveni explained. He urged the youth to defend the policy across the political divide. “Whether you are in opposition or not, tell the people to support free education. Those who dropped out, I am now taking them to the Presidential Skilling Hubs,” he said. President Museveni further explained that once peace, health and education are secured, the next challenge is employment. “Once we have peace, health and education, the next question is jobs,” he said. He noted that jobs will mainly come from four sectors: commercial agriculture (crops, livestock and fisheries), manufacturing, artisanship, services and ICT, supported by industrial hubs across the country. He reiterated the importance of the four-acre model for household wealth creation. President Museveni urged the youth to take interest in government budgeting priorities. “My priority sectors of budgeting are defence and security, roads, electricity, schools, health centres and wealth funds,” he said. He also endorsed door-to-door mobilisation at village level, saying it is more effective than previous methods. On industrial parks, he advised communities to avail sufficient land. “If your people want industrial parks, tell them we need land at least a square mile,” President Museveni said. He added that youth SACCOs will support such initiatives and pledged continued investment in sports infrastructure, noting that more stadiums will be constructed. Dr. Mercy Lakisa, the Vice Chairperson for the Northern Region of the NRM Youth League, thanked President Museveni for sustained engagement with young people across the country, saying the youth feel recognised and included in the national development agenda. “We thank you for not forgetting us. You started meeting youth groups across the country, and we appreciate you for considering us in your busy schedule. We pray that the Lord continues to guide you as you lead this country forward,” Dr. Lakisa said. She welcomed the ongoing parish-level mobilisation, noting that the youth, being the largest population group, require targeted facilitation to carry out effective mobilisation. “We appreciate the parish mobilisation that is ongoing, but the youth who are doing the mobilisation need a special package because we are the biggest population,” she said. Dr. Lakisa described NRM youth as the backbone of grassroots mobilisation, particularly in responding to opposition narratives. She thanked President Museveni for the establishment of industrial parks, citing the Mbale Industrial Park, which she said is employing over 10,000 young people. “We thank you for the Mbale Industrial Park that is employing over 10,000 youth, and we request that these industrial works be extended to other sub-regions,” Dr. Lakisa said. Dr. Lakisa also applauded the rollout of Presidential Skilling Hubs in the northern region, saying they are already yielding results. However, she appealed for expanded access. “We thank you for the Presidential Skilling Hubs that have been introduced in our zones. We request that the intake of beneficiaries be increased and, if possible, that the skilling hubs be extended down to district level,” she said. She further requested increased support for NRM Youth League SACCOs, saying they remain a key pillar for youth economic empowerment. “We request for your support under the National NRM Youth League SACCOs, and we trust that there will be more support,” she added. Dr. Lakisa also asked for broader access to leadership and ideological training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) to equip youth leaders with more ideas and skills. On sports development, Dr. Lakisa thanked President Museveni for continued investment in the sector, particularly the construction of Akii Bua Stadium in Lango Sub-region, which she said is progressing well. “We thank you for your continued support towards sports development. The construction of Akii Bua Stadium is underway, and our region is blessed with diverse talent,” she said. She appealed for similar infrastructure in other parts of Northern Uganda. “After AFCON, we request that West Nile and Acholi sub-regions also get stadiums,” Dr. Lakisa added. She noted that many youth leaders are beneficiaries of Universal Primary and Secondary Education (UPE/USE), which she credited for empowering the current generation. She concluded by reaffirming the youth’s commitment to President Museveni’s leadership and electoral victory. “We are very confident that we shall deliver come 15th January 2026. Where we are right now, President Museveni is the most fit individual to lead this country. We look forward to delivering over 95 per cent victory. Long live the President,” she said.

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15 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASSURES BUGANDA OF FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS AND TOTAL PEACE

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today held his first campaign rally in the Buganda region, addressing a massive crowd at Kasambya Town Council in Mubende District. The President who presented the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for 2026-2031, reaffirmed that peace remains the NRM’s first and most important contribution, noting that Uganda was once ungoverned due to sectarian politics based on religion and tribe, which the current government decisively rejected. He emphasized that no one will be allowed to destabilize the peace currently enjoyed in the country. On the electoral reforms, President Museveni dismissed claims that Buganda supported the opposition in the previous elections, describing the allegations as false and a result of cheating. He said the government has since strengthened the voting process by introducing biometric verification, including fingerprint confirmation for every voter, to eliminate vote rigging. On development, the President explained that the NRM’s second contribution focuses on both economic and social infrastructure. He noted that the government prioritizes major investments such as roads, electricity and other productive infrastructure, cautioning that excessive focus on issues like salary increments can slow overall development. President Museveni said Mubende has already registered significant progress and pledged that projects not yet completed will be implemented. On social infrastructure, he reiterated the government's plan to have a government primary school in every parish and a government secondary school in every sub-county. He also promised to establish a public university in the area, explaining that the government intends to provide public universities to the old districts created during the colonial period. The President said wealth creation is the third key contribution of the NRM, stressing that while development is important, it does not automatically make individuals wealthy. He outlined the four-acre model for small landholders, which includes coffee, fruits, pasture for animals, food crops for the family, poultry and fish farming, while those with larger landholdings can engage in ranching, tea and cotton growing. On job creation, President Museveni said employment opportunities are generated mainly from four sectors: commercial agriculture, industry, services and ICT. He also assured residents that no one would be chased off their land, expressing satisfaction with the efforts of NRM leaders in addressing land-related challenges. The NRM First National Vice Chairperson, Alhaji Moses Kigongo, called on the people of Mubende to maintain peace and harmony during the election period. The Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) of NRM and Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among, urged the President to support the issuance of land titles to occupants of land owned by absentee landlords, with the government compensating the landlords. She cautioned residents against what she described as selfish leaders who claim to seek change while their families live comfortably abroad, contrasting them with President Museveni’s children, whom she said are serving and protecting the country. NRM Vice Chairperson for Central Region, Hon. Haruna Kasolo, appealed to the people of Mubende to give President Museveni and all NRM flag bearers full support in the upcoming elections. The Mubende District NRM Chairperson, Mr. Ainebyona Thomas, pledged 100 percent support for President Museveni and other party’s candidates. He thanked the President for the Parish Development Model funds, which he said are transforming households. He also requested the establishment of a public university in Mubende to reduce the need for residents to travel to Kampala or Mbarara for higher education. While appreciating the land fund, he noted that cases of land evictions persist and called for further intervention. Mr. Ainebyona further requested the creation of new administrative units, including granting district status to Kasambya, to bring services closer to the people.

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15 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI RALLIES KAKUMIRO TO VOTE NRM AS HE CONCLUDES BUNYORO CAMPAIGN TRAIL

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has wrapped up his week-long campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region with a massive rally in Kakumiro District, where he urged voters to renew his mandate in the 2026 presidential elections, citing peace, infrastructure development, and household wealth creation as the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s defining achievements over the last four decades. Addressing thousands of supporters at Kakeeta Playground on Monday, December 15, 2025, the President, who is also the NRM national chairman and party presidential flag bearer for 2026, said the ruling party not only diagnoses Uganda’s development challenges but has consistently backed its message with practical support to households and communities. “NRM does not only tell you what to do to get out of poverty, but also supports you,” President Museveni said, anchoring his address on what he described as the seven historic contributions of the NRM since it took power in 1986, with peace as the foundation upon which all other gains have been built. President Museveni reminded the crowd that when the NRM came to power, Uganda was emerging from years of political instability and armed conflict. “You remember when we came into government, even before that, Uganda was in endless wars. The NRM finished all that, and now we have total peace,” he said, drawing applause from the crowd. He argued that sustained peace has enabled the country to focus on long-term development planning, attract investment, and expand social services across regions that were previously marginalised, including Bunyoro. The President said development, both economic and social infrastructure, was the second major NRM contribution, noting that Kakumiro and the wider Bunyoro sub-region have benefited from improved road networks, electricity connections, schools, and health facilities. He announced plans to construct and upgrade key roads in Kakumiro District, including the Kazo–Kabagore–Kyegegwa–Karuguza road and the Kisiita–Nkooko–Masode–Ntwetwe road linking the district to Kiboga. “All those roads will be worked upon,” President Museveni said, as he pledged continued investment in transport infrastructure to ease access to markets and public services. The Kakumiro rally marked the final stop of President Museveni’s Bunyoro campaign trail, during which he traversed Hoima, Masindi, Kibaale, Buliisa, Kiryandongo, Kagadi and Kikuube districts. These areas traditionally constitute the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom. On education, President Museveni cited district-level statistics to illustrate both progress and remaining gaps. Kakumiro District currently has 83 government primary schools and 375 private primary schools, as well as nine government secondary schools and 35 private secondary schools. He noted that the nine government secondary schools offer Universal Secondary Education (USE) and Universal Post Ordinary Level Education and Training (UPOLET), with a combined enrollment of 4,898 learners. Kakumiro has 105 parishes, of which 44 host at least one government primary school, leaving 61 parishes without a public primary school. “I see you have many private schools where you rich people teach your children. All these private schools mean you have income, and you’re rich people,” he said, in a light-hearted remark that drew laughter from the crowd. In the health sector, President Museveni acknowledged service delivery gaps, revealing that out of Kakumiro’s 24 sub-counties, only two have Health Centre IV facilities, while 17 have Health Centre III facilities. Five sub-counties — Mpasaana, Kisiita, Nalweyo, Kikoora and Bwanswa — lack a health facility at the level of HCIII, HCIV or hospital. To address this, the President announced the upgrading of Kakumiro Health Centre IV in Bugangaizi South to a general hospital. “We are going to upgrade Kakumiro HCIV to a general hospital,” he said. He also pledged to upgrade Kisiita Health Centre III in Bugangaizi East to HCIV status and to construct new HCIII facilities in Mpasaana, Kisiita, Nalweyo, Kikoora and Bwanswa sub-counties. Regarding electricity and water coverage, President Museveni reported that Kakumiro District is already connected to the national electricity grid and committed the government to extending power to the remaining four sub-counties — Bwanswa, Kyabasaija, Mpasaana, and Nkooko — in the next term. On water, he said that out of 585 rural villages, 540 have access to a safe water source, translating into 92 per cent coverage, leaving 45 villages without safe water. “These are the issues we are systematically addressing so that development reaches every Ugandan,” he said. The President stressed that infrastructure alone cannot eliminate poverty unless it is matched with deliberate efforts to raise household incomes. He said this thinking informed the rollout of wealth-creation programmes such as Entandikwa, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model (PDM). According to official statistics, Kakumiro District has 105 PDM SACCOs, which have cumulatively received Shs37.56 billion. Of this amount, Shs32.79 billion, about 87.3 per cent, has been disbursed to 32,806 beneficiary households. Out of the district’s 103,613 households, about 31.7 per cent have directly benefited from PDM, leaving a balance of 70,807 households, including those already participating in the money economy. Under Emyooga, Kakumiro has 54 SACCOs with 17,656 members, and the government has disbursed Shs2.46 billion to support enterprise development. President Museveni revisited the NRM’s long-standing message on household wealth creation, dating back to the 1996 manifesto, which promoted the four-acre model for smallholder farmers. “In 1996, we told you to stop working only for the stomach but also for the pockets,” he said. Under the model, farmers are encouraged to allocate land strategically: one acre for a cash crop such as coffee, one for food crops, one for fruits or pasture for zero-grazing, and diversified enterprises such as poultry, piggery, or fish farming in the backyard. To illustrate this, President Museveni cited several demonstration farms, including the Kamanyire Demonstration Farm in Kakumiro, owned by State Minister for Transport Fred Byamukama. Hon. Byamukama’s four-acre farm integrates coffee, bananas, pineapples, poultry, dairy, and piggery. The farm keeps more than 200 pigs and over 25,000 layers producing about 300 trays of eggs daily, as well as eight dairy cows yielding about 120 litres of milk per day. “Byamukama is using four acres to create wealth for himself and others,” President Museveni said. The President also cited examples from regions often perceived as poor to demonstrate that wealth creation is driven more by enterprise selection than by infrastructure alone. He referred to Korea Dick Ogira, a model farmer in Abim District, Karamoja, who received 200 mango seedlings under OWC and Shs1 million through PDM. Ogira intercropped mangoes with cassava on two acres and earned Shs 12 million in the first year from mango sales. “That man is in Abim, Karamoja, where there is no tarmac road, but he is creating wealth,” Museveni said. “Development is not there, but wealth is there.” He further cited his own Baralege model farm in Lira District, where he practises integrated agriculture combining dairy zero-grazing, fish farming, coffee, fruits and bananas. “From my fishpond of 20 metres by 100 metres, I get about Shs100 million per year. After costs, I remain with Shs 70 million,” he said. On employment, President Museveni said sustainable job creation comes mainly from commercial agriculture, manufacturing, artisanship, services, and information and communications technology, rather than public service. He highlighted the success of Johnson Basangwa, a poultry farmer in Kamuli District whose enterprise employs more than 300 workers and earns an estimated Shs20 million per day from egg sales. “That wealth has produced 300 jobs,” President Museveni said, urging Ugandans to embrace enterprise rather than focusing solely on elective or public offices. He also cited industrial parks such as Sino–Mbale, which employs about 12,000 workers, and Namanve Industrial Park, hosting 273 factories employing over 24,000 people, as evidence of the NRM’s industrialisation drive. The Prime Minister and Kakumiro Woman Member of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja thanked President Museveni for elevating Kakumiro to district status and for allocating Shs3.6 billion for the construction of the district administration block, which the President commissioned earlier in the day. She also expressed gratitude for the appointment of ministers from Bunyoro, including Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Transport Minister Fred Byamukama, and others. “We shall not disappoint you,” Rt. Hon. Nabbanja said, calling on residents to vote for President Museveni and the NRM to consolidate development gains. She raised concerns over land disputes in Kakumiro, Kibaale, and Kagadi districts, calling for increased funding of the land fund to compensate absentee landlords. Kakumiro district NRM chairperson, Hon. Fred Byamukama presented a memorandum highlighting gains in peace, infrastructure, and service delivery. He said Kakumiro has 656 kilometres of tarmac roads and 1,112 kilometres of good marram roads, with clean and safe water coverage in 551 out of 593 villages. Hon. Byamukama said electricity coverage stands at about 66 per cent and appealed for the establishment of a district hospital to reduce reliance on facilities in neighbouring districts. Kakumiro District has 24 sub-counties and town councils, 105 parishes and 585 villages, with a population of 428,176 according to the 2024 census. In the 2021 presidential elections, the district had 140,691 registered voters, of whom 63.6 per cent turned up to vote. President Museveni garnered 84.9 per cent of the votes cast. By 2025, the number of registered voters had risen to 174,170, an increase of 33,479, with polling stations growing from 317 to 445. As he concluded his Bunyoro campaign trail, President Museveni urged voters to back the NRM in 2026, arguing that the party’s record in peace, development, wealth creation, and job generation provides a clear roadmap for Uganda’s future.

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15 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDS BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR FACILITATING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL MARKETS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the business community for ensuring national stability, peace and facilitating regional and global markets. The President made the remarks yesterday while officiating at the Kampala Business Forum at Kampala Serena Hotel which was held under the theme: “The Power of Collaboration: Public -Private Partnerships for National Transformation”. President Museveni also applauded the Kampala Business community for supporting government initiatives of economic transformation. “You are the middleclass people who depend on what we call profit. Profit is a difference between the cost of production and the final price. You are profit makers, you are the middle class not peasants,” he remarked. Furthermore, the President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a structured infrastructure development and market access. President Museveni also urged the business community to keep embracing productive investment, noting that prosperity comes from deliberate efforts. “The Bible says that whatever a man does, that is what he reaps, and this business forum is exactly what NRM has planted,” he said. “The middle class, the bourgeois were part of the French revolution because it was the Fedalists who had brought taxes, therefore what we are seeing here is you the middle class coming up and discovering the interest of integrating a United Uganda and also a United East Africa”, Museveni said. President Museveni also noted that economies grow when people focus on shared economic goals instead of identity differences, saying that Uganda’s emphasis on interest-based politics has created a stable country for investment. The business community led by the Chairman of the Presidential CEO Forum, Mr. Emmanuel Katongole thanked President Museveni and the NRM government for creating a conducive environment that enabled their businesses to thrive. “His Excellency’s leadership has connected the doors of national development like a master planner ensuring that no sector grows in isolation. These are the gains that we must protect,” Mr. Katongole said. “Business and industry love peace and stability, without peace and stability businesses fail and families get disgruntled. That is why we are here today. We are the business leaders and the beneficiaries of that level of peace and security.” The Kampala Business Forum also formally endorsed President Museveni’s re -election and resolved to support him in the 2026 general elections. President Museveni welcomed the endorsement with gratitude. “I congratulate you and welcome your endorsement,” President Museveni said. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa thanked the business community for endorsing President Museveni. “I want to thank the Private sector for endorsing President Museveni, you have made our work easy in driving national development,” he said. The CEO of Great Lakes Safaris, Mr. Amos Wekesa thanked President Museveni for boosting tourism, noting that there are many tourists around the country. “Your Excellency, I want to thank you for the tourism industry. It's now doing wonders. We now have many tourists travelling around Uganda,” he said.

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14 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS INVESTORS FROM UAE'S SHARJAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today met a delegation of investors from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United Arab Emirates (UAE), who expressed interest in boosting Uganda’s cargo transport sector through the construction of an inland port. Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established by an Amiri decree issued in 1970 by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in order to effectively and vitally participate in the organization of economic life and the prosperity of its trade, industry, agricultural, digital and the professions sectors on all levels and in cooperation with the concerned establishments and bodies and local departments. The President met the investors at State Lodge, Nakasero and they were led by Mr. Farid Belbouab, the Chief Executive Officer of Gulftainer Co Ltd. During the meeting, the investors presented their proposal aimed at improving the handling of goods before and after arrival at dry ports, with the objective of lowering the cost of doing business and enhancing efficiency in regional trade. The investors informed the President that they are currently negotiating with the Government of Uganda and expect to finalise the first phase of the project within the next six months. President Museveni advised them to expedite the process. He also emphasised the importance of such infrastructure projects, noting that they create employment opportunities and increase the consumption of essential services such as electricity and water. “Uganda benefits from jobs as these projects employ many people, use electricity and water, and also stimulate local commerce,” President Museveni said. The President further observed that dry ports play a critical role in easing the movement of goods and should primarily focus on facilitating efficient logistics rather than taxation. He welcomed the initiative and pledged government support for its implementation. “I welcome the initiative and will support it,” President Museveni remarked. The meeting focused on enhancing trade facilitation, improving logistics infrastructure, and attracting investment into Uganda’s transport and storage sector as part of the broader efforts to promote regional integration and economic growth.

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14 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PLEDGES SHS85 BILLION REVOLVING FUND FOR SALON OPERATORS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to support salon operators across the country with a revolving fund of Shs85 billion to boost their businesses. He made the commitment today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds while officiating at the launch of the Federation of Uganda Salon Operators and Beauty Professionals. President Museveni congratulated salon operators for the vital services they provide to Ugandans, noting that their work plays a key role in society, especially as urbanisation increases and people become busier. He reflected on the colonial era when African identity and beauty were undermined, stressing that Africans were made to believe they were not beautiful and had to imitate Europeans. He said this mindset was defeated and Africans have since asserted their own beauty, which is appreciated in its diversity, particularly in the Great Lakes region. President Museveni welcomed the fact that salon operators are developing and defining their own beauty products, describing this as a positive step towards self-reliance. On financing, the President explained that the government will provide support through a revolving fund by allocating Shs100 million per SACCO annually. With about 850 SACCOs countrywide, he noted that this would amount to approximately Shs85 billion in a year. He said the revolving fund model has worked under the Parish Development Model because beneficiaries borrow the money, use it productively and repay it with minimal interest. The President added that salon operators have a unique business model compared to crop farmers under PDM, suggesting that instead of a two-year repayment period, salon operators could be given loans for one year, use the money and return it with a small interest. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, thanked the President for always remembering ordinary Ugandans, saying many leaders often overlook the poor. He also commended Gen. Salim Saleh and Operation Wealth Creation, noting that his office was among the first to engage and support the salon operators. Rt. Hon. Tayebwa further observed that funds for the salon industry and other groups are often provided for in the national budget but are not released by the responsible institutions, particularly the Microfinance Support Centre. The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, noted that the informal sector includes not only salon operators but also other groups such as tailors and artisans operating in different parts of the country. He also urged the youth to continue supporting President Museveni, saying his leadership remains key to lifting Ugandans out of poverty. The Chairperson of the Federation of Uganda Salon Operators and Beauty Professionals, Mr. Kamanyire Celestine, thanked the President for prioritising grassroot entrepreneurs. He requested the President to formally launch their 850 SACCOs across the country, grant the federation a mandate to operate, and provide financial support of at least Shs100 million per SACCO, noting that each SACCO has more than 50 members. He also appealed for the establishment of a common user facility.

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13 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HAILS KAGADI'S RELIGIOUS UNITY, WARNS AGAINST SECTARIANISM

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended religious leaders in Kagadi District for promoting unity and peaceful coexistence, warning that sectarianism based on religion, tribe or gender does not contribute to national development. The President made the remarks today while addressing a campaign rally at Muhorro BCS playground , Kagadi District. “I am happy to find religious leaders in Kagadi working together. Discriminating on the basis of religion or tribe does not add anything to development. The NRM line is to look for the good Samaritan and leave sectarianism,” President Museveni said as he presented the NRM Manifesto, outlining the seven contributions the movement has made to Uganda over the last 40 years. He highlighted peace, development, wealth creation and job creation as some of the key contributions, noting that peace had collapsed in Uganda before the NRM came to power. “Peace had failed, but the NRM organized the country by the way we think. We despise sectarian politics, despising women or dividing people,” he said. On development, President Museveni pointed to visible progress in Kagadi District, including improved road networks, electricity, health facilities, schools, water supply and government poverty alleviation programmes such as the Parish Development Model. He pledged continued investment in infrastructure and specifically committed to upgrading the Muhorro–Ndaiga road in the coming term. The President placed strong emphasis on wealth creation, urging residents to move from subsistence to commercial production. He advised those with small landholdings to practice intensive agriculture using the four-acre model, where farmers plant coffee on the first acre, fruits on the second, pasture on the third and food for the family on the fourth, alongside poultry, piggery for non-Muslims and fish farming near wetlands. He said those with large landholdings should engage in extensive agriculture such as tea growing, ranching, cotton, tobacco and sugarcane farming, citing Bugangaizi West MP Hon. Fred Byamukama as an example of a leader who transformed his household by adopting the four-acre model. On job creation, President Museveni clarified that jobs do not come from government offices but from commercial agriculture, factories, services and ICT. “Talent (omwoga) and skills create jobs. My own talent is cattle keeping,” he said, adding that skilling centres are vital for youth who are not interested in agriculture. He pledged to construct another skilling hub in the southern part of Bunyoro Sub-region, noting that the existing facility in Masindi is too far for many young people. The Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) and Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, thanked President Museveni for the key projects in Bunyoro including the state-of-the-art Hoima Stadium, Bunyoro University, Kabalega International Airport and improved road network. She raised concerns about absentee landlords and requested the government to fast-track compensation through the Uganda Land Fund so that affected residents can acquire land titles. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja assured the President of massive support in the coming elections, saying many of the challenges raised by the people of Kagadi would be addressed in the next term. NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Region, Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, called on residents of Bunyoro to remain united and peaceful during the election period. Kagadi District NRM Chairperson, Mr. Karungi Erukana Mpoza thanked the President for the steady development registered in the district, particularly the improved road network and expansion of electricity. However, he raised concern over unstable and costly power supply, saying it affects households, traders and small industries, and appealed to the government to stabilize electricity and make it more affordable to support local economic growth.

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13 December 2025

“NOBODY WILL CREATE CHAOS HERE,” PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WARNS AS UGANDA HOLDS NATIONAL PRAYERS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured that nobody will create chaos in Uganda because the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has all the necessary infrastructure to ensure peace in the country. The President explained that many of the problems in Africa are caused by parasite groups backed by foreigners who are trying to create violence in countries like Uganda. “These groups are not part of the wealth creators, they don’t care, that's why you hear them talking of violence. You can’t start conflicts in your kitchen. Even if you have issues and you want to fight, you go into the compound and fight from there,” he warned. President Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, made the remarks yesterday during the end of year national prayers held at State House, Entebbe. He assured that whoever tries to disrupt Uganda’s peace, will end up badly. “These groups are mainly pushed by foreigners to create chaos which of course will not happen in Uganda.” President Museveni also cautioned against sectarianism and called for peace, patriotism, Pan-Africanism and socio-economic transformation, describing them as pillars of Uganda’s continued growth. “I want to congratulate the religious people for forming the Inter-Religious Council, I think they formed it when NRM took over because the NRM rejected the bankruptcy of religious sectarianism. In the past, these religious groups were part of the problems in Uganda and part of the problem of Africa,” he remarked. According to the President, many African countries have been destroyed because of sectarianism. “When you come to me and you waste my time with sectarianism of religion or tribe, nkugambirawo sitani nvako [Satan, leave me alone].” President Museveni also highlighted some of the government’s interventions like the Parish Development Model (PDM) which he said have helped to strengthen the country’s economy. “We have got the basics here. We have food of all types as you can see, we have many of the industrial products which we used to import, they are now made here, the economy is strong,” he said. President Museveni further reiterated that corruption undermines service delivery and economic growth. “When we were preparing for our revolutionary movement, we said let administrators be there but let’s have our own elected people LC1 to LC5, Members of Parliament and all the other elected members. These are the ones to supervise and to watch for the interest of the population so that when the money comes in the area it should not be diverted,” he said. President Museveni also emphasised the importance of wealth creation as a cornerstone of Uganda’s progress. “This is an area of wealth creation and I'm very proud to belong to that culture. We depend on our wealth,” he said. President Museveni further assured Ugandans that the country’s economy was progressing. “Uganda is moving at a very high rate. I think this year we shall grow at 7 percent and when we start our oil production, we shall grow by double digits more than 10 percent. Therefore, the future is bright and I would like to appeal to everybody to stick to the values,” he noted. “We need to agree on those values. We the NRM have said patriotism, why? Love Uganda because you need it for your own good, don't only love your tribe and your religious group because these may not help you so much, Uganda helps you better than the subgroups. Pan-Africanism is number two, love Africa, why? Because you need it for your own prosperity, where would we be selling our cement now if we didn’t have the Pan-African community? And the third is socio-economic transformation.” On the other hand, he noted that the country is peaceful because of the NRM government’s right ideology. “We have the infrastructure to ensure that there is peace” he noted. On her part, Maama Janet thanked God for the peace, freedom of worship and the good climate as well as the natural resources in Uganda. “Dear Lord, you have brought peace to Uganda, we thank You for the peace we continue to enjoy. We have so much to give thanks to, we thank you Lord for our great climate, natural resources all which contribute to boosting our economy,” she said. “We thank you Lord for the young people who are the majority in our population, and we give you all the glory and honour for our men in uniform who safeguard our country,” she added. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chair of the Council of Presidents for the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), The Most Reverend Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, appreciated President Museveni and Maama Janet for organizing the event for the nation to thank God. “I’m so grateful that we are here to give thanks to God; the God who knows our end before the beginning.” He also preached about integrity and honesty, calling upon Ugandans to always do the right thing even when no one is seeing. “Do the right thing even when no one is watching you, it brings you glory and when you do good, you feel good, when you feel good, you do good,” he added. Dr. Joseph Serwadda, the Presiding Apostle of the Born-again faith prayed for peace in Uganda during the upcoming elections. “Lord, grant our leaders the clarity of thought and guidance, establish peace throughout our communities, calm every restless heart and shield every citizen from harm.” Pr. Samuel Kajoba the Archbishop of the Seventh- Day Adventist Uganda also prayed for the country. The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda thanked God for strengthening and protecting President Museveni who has steered Uganda’s development. “I also thank God for Maama Janet who has stood with the President with dignity,” she said. The function was also attended by the Vice President, H.E Jessica Alupo, ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, religious leaders, among other dignitaries.

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11 December 2025

HOIMA: PRESIDENT MUSEVENI EMPHASIZES PEACE, DEVELOPMENT AND WEALTH CREATION AS CORNERSTONE OF UGANDA’S TRANSFORMATION

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received a warm welcome at Booma Grounds in Hoima City, where he addressed a massive campaign rally in the company of the First Daughter, Mrs. Natasha Museveni Karugire and senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders. The President presented the NRM Manifesto to residents of Hoima District and city, outlining the seven key contributions the movement has made to Uganda over the last 40 years. He emphasized peace, development, wealth creation and job creation as the foundations of Uganda’s transformation. “Thank you for coming in big numbers. I am here with other NRM leaders to present to you the contributions the NRM has put on Uganda for the last 40 years. The first contribution is peace—and that one we don’t need to explain,” he said. The President explained that development has two components: economic infrastructure and social infrastructure. He cited the improved road network in Hoima and the wider Bunyoro region, the expansion of telecommunication services, and the electrification programme which has already connected 12 out of the 14 Sub-counties/Town Councils in Hoima District, with the remaining two—Kiganja and Kijongo—set for connection in the next term. President Museveni highlighted the government investments in social services, pointing out the growth of education and health facilities in the region. Hoima District now has 64 government primary schools and 6 government secondary schools, while Hoima City has 33 government primary schools and 5 government secondary schools. All these government secondary schools offer Universal Secondary Education and Universal Post-O-Level Education and Training. Four Seed Secondary Schools are under construction and will reduce the number of Sub-counties without a government secondary school from 8 to 4. In the health sector, Hoima District has 1 HCIV, 9 HCIIIs and 9 HCIIs, with several upgrades ongoing or planned, including elevating Kigorobya HCIV to a General Hospital and constructing new HCIIIs in underserved Sub-counties. Hoima City benefits from Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, which has a functional CT scan, a new X-ray machine under shipment, 4 radiologists, a functional ICU with 6 beds and a 15m³ oxygen plant. The President stressed that development must be accompanied by wealth creation at household level. “Development is good, but it’s not enough without wealth creation. We have been advising you to stop working only for the stomach but also work for the pocket,” he said. He again advised small landholders to adopt the four-acre model and large landowners to invest in tea, ranching and cotton. On oil, the President urged responsible management of Uganda’s new resource. “In Uganda now we have new wealth—oil. We have confirmed 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Albertine region, and we are still exploring. But some people want us to misuse this money. Oil will only last about 20 years, so we must invest it in long-term projects,” he said. President Museveni further assured Bunyoro residents that, in addition to Kabalega Industrial Park for petroleum products, the government will construct a separate industrial park for agro-processing since food and petroleum industries cannot operate in the same location. The President also noted that job creation will come from commercial agriculture, factories, services and ICT and encouraged youth in Hoima to take advantage of the skilling centres to acquire employable skills. Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, the NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) and Speaker of Parliament, applauded President Museveni for projects such as Hoima Stadium, Bunyoro University and improved road network, saying the President was not in Bunyoro to campaign but to celebrate NRM’s achievements. Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja thanked the President for championing the emancipation of women, giving her own rise as the first female Prime Minister from the Bunyoro Sub-region as evidence of the opportunities created under the NRM. NRM Vice Chairperson- Western Uganda, Hon. Asiimwe Jonard thanked mobilisers for working hard to secure overwhelming support for the President and reaffirmed the region’s strong backing for the NRM. The NRM Chairperson of Hoima District, Mr. Vincent Muhumuza Savannah, thanked the President for major developments in Hoima including Hoima International Airport and the Regional Blood Bank but raised concerns about widespread land evictions. He appealed to the President to intervene and ensure residents receive affordable and secure land titles.

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11 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI STRESSES SUSTAINABLE USE OF OIL WEALTH AS HE WOOS BULIISA VOTERS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to treat the country’s oil resources as a temporary economic booster rather than a permanent source of income, warning that petroleum wealth must be carefully managed to create “durable wealth” for present and future generations. Speaking to enthusiastic supporters in Buliisa Town Council on Thursday, December 11, 2025, during his campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region, President Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairman and Presidential flagbearer for the 2026 elections, emphasized that the new petroleum discoveries must not lure citizens into complacency or consumption-driven expenditure. “There is new wealth in petroleum. Some people just shout ‘oil this, oil that.’ I am the one who discovered the oil, and I know more about it,” said President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Daughter, Mrs. Natasha Museveni Karugire. “The issue about petroleum is that it is exhaustible. We have 6.5 billion barrels that we can mine for about 25 years,” the President added, stressing that countries that treat oil as a consumable income source eventually face economic decline. “You must use it to create durable wealth. We can’t keep eating the money from oil while importing items like perfumes and whiskey.” President Museveni cited countries such as Norway and Saudi Arabia as examples of prudent oil management, in which revenues are put in sustainable wealth funds and nations rely primarily on the interest generated rather than spending the principal oil revenues at once. Buliisa District in Uganda is a central location for the country's oil and gas development, particularly within the massive Tilenga Project, operated by TotalEnergies, which aims for up to 190,000 barrels per day, while Kingfisher, operated by the Chinese company CNOOC, aims at 40,000 barrels per day. Addressing the fishing crisis around Lake Albert: Fishing remains the backbone of livelihoods in Buliisa District, particularly around Lake Albert, but the sector has been hit by depletion caused by overfishing, illegal gear, and enforcement challenges. President Museveni promised to meet leaders and traditional fishing families to discuss a sustainable path forward, assuring fishermen that the government would support the revival of the industry. He directed the UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) to return motorcycles, boats, and engines that were confiscated from fishermen during operations. However, he insisted that illegal and destructive fishing nets should not be returned. “The bad fishing gear should be shown publicly and recorded, but not given back,” he said. The President called on the people of Buliisa to continue supporting the NRM, which he said has delivered peace, development, and job creation — the core pillars upon which the ruling party seeks a new mandate. “Regarding peace, you, the people of Buliisa, are the best witnesses because you know what is happening in Congo. When there is no peace, there is nothing we can do,” he noted. He praised the government’s infrastructure achievements in the region, including tarmac roads from Hoima to Buliisa and within Buliisa Town Council, which have facilitated trade and movement. Wealth Creation: The President’s message in Buliisa was anchored on the third pillar of the NRM’s 2026–2031 manifesto: Wealth Creation, with a specific focus on household income enhancement through commercial agriculture, manufacturing/ artisanship, services, and ICT. President Museveni reiterated his long-standing advocacy for the 4-acre model, designed for families with small pieces of land seeking to generate consistent income through intensive agriculture. “For families with limited land, I propose one acre for coffee, one acre for fruits, one acre for pasture for dairy, and the fourth acre for food for the family,” he said. For those near water bodies, he recommended adding poultry, piggery, and fish farming for additional income streams. The President showcased the highly successful Kamanyire Demonstration Farm in Kakumiro District, run by Minister Fred Byamukama, as proof that the model can transform rural livelihoods. According to Byamukama, the farm currently operates coffee, bananas, pineapples, poultry, dairy, and piggery enterprises- with over 200 pigs, more than 25,000 layers producing 300 trays of eggs daily, and eight dairy cows giving about 120 liters of milk every day. “Byamukama is a good witness that what we are saying is true,” President Museveni said. “But if you have big land, you can do other things such as maize, tea, cotton, sugar cane, but I’m concerned about those with small land.” The NRM candidate further emphasized that he practices what he preaches, referencing his Barlege 4-acre model farm in the Lira–Lango sub-region, where he raises dairy cattle under zero-grazing, practices fish farming, and grows coffee, fruits, bananas, and other food crops. “That is my testimony,” President Museveni told the supporters. “From my fishpond of 50 meters by 100, I get 100 million shillings per year. After removing costs, I remain with 70 million shillings. You can have two such ponds on one acre.” He said similar opportunities await communities in Teso, Busoga, Lango, Buliisa, and Madi-Okollo, especially in wetland areas suitable for profitable fish farming. Using the example of Limoto wetland, he said farmers there earn up to Shs 60 million per acre from properly managed fishponds. On job creation, President Museveni emphasized that most jobs come from the private sector, not the government. He highlighted success stories like Jeka Poultry Farm in Kamuli, owned by Johnson Basangwa, which employs 300 workers, as well as the Sino-Mbale Industrial Park, which now employs 12,000 people. He also cited Namanve Industrial Park, which hosts 273 factories employing 24,000 people, as evidence of NRM’s sustained investments in industrialization as a path to mass employment. Earlier, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, the NRM’s 2nd National Vice Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament, thanked the President for approving funding for the Masindi–Biso–Buliisa road. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and the NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda, Eng. Asiimwe Jonard also addressed supporters and pledged overwhelming support for President Museveni in Buliisa and the wider Bunyoro region in the 2026 polls. Buliisa District currently has 10 sub-counties and town councils, 39 parishes, and 131 villages. According to the 2024 census, the district’s population stands at 167,894. In the 2021 presidential election, Buliisa had 44,869 registered voters, of whom 28,326 cast ballots. President Museveni garnered 19,316 votes (72.5%), while the opposition National Unity Platform secured 6,152 votes (23.1%). Other candidates shared 1,162 votes (4.36%). Ahead of the 2026 elections, the district’s voter register has significantly expanded. Buliisa now has 61,122 registered voters, an increase of 16,253 from the 2021 cycle, and 148 polling stations, up from 96. President Museveni continues his campaigns in the Bunyoro sub-region, where oil development, agriculture, and job creation remain central issues shaping voter expectations.

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10 December 2025

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WARNS AGAINST OVERRELIANCE ON OIL REVENUE, PLEDGES TO FAST-TRACK NEW INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN MASINDI

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured the people of Masindi District that the government will fast-track long-awaited urban development interventions—particularly roads and market infrastructure—under the new Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) program after the district missed out on earlier phases of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) initiative. The UCMID program is a government initiative, in the final stages of planning, and expected to commence in the year 2026. It shall be implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD). Accompanied by the First Daughter, Mrs. Natasha Museveni Karugire, the President, who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and flagbearer for the 2026 elections, was on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, addressing thousands of supporters during a campaign rally in Masindi Municipality. President Museveni acknowledged that Masindi had been unfairly left out in the allocation of USMID funding despite its historic contribution to the liberation struggle and its strategic importance in the region. “Regarding the USMID program, you’re right,” President Museveni said, responding to concerns raised by Masindi District NRM Chairperson, Hon. Kabakumba Masiko. “Masindi supported us very much during the struggle, and you prayed for us when we fought here. However, I realize Masindi was left out of the USMID program, and they worked in other towns. Masindi will be considered.” Hon. Kabakumba had earlier informed the President that Masindi continues to lose development opportunities due to inadequate infrastructure, including the absence of a modern market and poor roads in the municipality. During the same rally, President Museveni issued fresh directives to the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, to urgently address persistent land-grabbing cases in Masindi and the surrounding areas. He further directed her to expedite enforcement of the Sugar Act, following concerns from local leaders about exploitation of sugarcane out-growers and disputes involving millers. The President also announced that the government will provide more tractors to support agricultural mechanization and pledged to deliver a new ferry on Lake Albert to boost trade, ease transportation, and strengthen economic linkages with neighboring districts. President Museveni further urged residents to vote for him and all NRM flag bearers in the upcoming 2026 general elections, saying the ruling party has a proven track record of peace, development, and wealth creation. “Uganda had wars, but they have now been finished, and we have peace. Without peace, nothing can be done,” he said. He reminded the crowd that NRM’s infrastructural and social service achievements are visible across the country, noting that the next term would focus on completing ongoing projects and expanding wealth-creation initiatives. The President highlighted several key achievements and pending interventions in Masindi’s social services sector. He reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the district’s transport network. “All those roads mentioned will be worked on because they’re fewer than what we have worked on already in Masindi and the entire Bunyoro,” he assured. President Museveni expressed satisfaction that 15 out of Masindi District’s 18 Sub-Counties and the entire municipality are now connected to the national power grid. “In the next kisanja, the government will extend electricity to Katugo I, Bukooba II, and Katikara Sub-Counties, and then later to the nearby villages according to our policy,” the President announced. The President noted that Masindi District and Masindi Municipality have 98 government primary schools, 11 government secondary schools, of which 9 offer Universal Secondary Education (USE) and Universal Post-O-Level Education and Training (UPOLET), with a current student enrollment of 8,976. “Our plan is to have a government primary school per parish and a secondary school per sub-county,” H.E. Museveni reaffirmed. The President also announced interventions to improve healthcare access. Out of Masindi’s 18 sub-counties, President Museveni noted that one has a hospital, three have Health Centre IVs, and nine have Health Centre IIIs, while 7 have no health facility at all. “Our plan is to upgrade Bulima HCII, Alimugonza HCII, Labongo HCII, and Nyabyeya HCII to Health Centre III, construct new HCIIIs in Kabango Town Council, Kigulya, and Kijunjubwa Sub-Counties,” he said. Regarding water coverage, President Museveni said, despite development strides, water access remains a major challenge. Of Masindi’s 417 rural villages, only 196 have access to safe water—representing 47% coverage, leaving 221 villages (52.99%) without reliable clean water sources. The President urged residents to separate development from wealth creation, emphasizing that public infrastructure alone cannot uplift households unless families embrace commercial agriculture. “Development without wealth, development is useless,” the President stressed. He encouraged farmers to explore profitable enterprises under the four-acre model, citing success stories of commercial farmers, including George Matongo, a dairy farmer from Nakaseke, who produces over 900 litres of milk daily and earns Shs 21 million per month, Johnson Basangwa, a poultry farmer in Kamuli, who produces 200 trays of eggs daily, earns about Shs 20 million per day, and employs 300 workers, and Hon. Fred Byamukama, whose demonstration farm yields 302 trays of eggs per day, earns Shs 108 million monthly, translating to about Shs 700 million annually from eggs alone. “These people are getting rich not because they live near tarmac roads or electricity, but because they use land properly,” the President said. President Museveni told residents that Uganda’s oil production, slated to commence in 2026, will be transformative in funding major national infrastructure, including roads, schools, and electricity expansion. However, he warned against overreliance on oil revenue. “Petroleum is an exhaustible resource, while commercial farming will be here forever,” he said, urging families to focus on sustainable agricultural enterprises. President Museveni expressed concern about reports of mismanagement and embezzlement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in some parts of the country. Masindi District and the Municipality, with 57 parishes, have so far received Shs 20.35 billion under PDM. Of this, Shs 17.49 billion (85.9%) has been disbursed to 17,609 beneficiary households, representing 20.4% of the district’s 86,289 households. The President said his “new war” is ensuring that all PDM money reaches the intended beneficiaries without leakage. The 2nd National Vice Chairperson of NRM and Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, who also addressed the rally, vowed that the ruling party would reclaim Masindi, a district previously shown strong support for the opposition. “The people of Masindi should know that those who allocate resources, like for the municipality, are the sitting government. This is why you should support NRM,” she said. Rt. Hon. Among also informed the President that the women of Masindi were requesting the construction of a modern market in the municipality. Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda, Hon. Asiimwe Jonard, also addressed the gathering, assuring President Museveni of overwhelming support from the Bunyoro Sub-region ahead of the 2026 polls. The event was graced by ministers, senior party leaders, including the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, the NRM Electoral Commission Chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi, MPs, and several former leaders.

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09 December 2025

STATE HOUSE EXTENDS LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL SERVICES TO KASENSERO LANDING SITE

The State House medical team is carrying out a major health outreach at Kasensero Landing Site. Stationed at Muyomba Gardens, Kyotera District, the State House's health camp is reaching out to hundreds of residents from both the mainland and Kasensero Island. The camp, which started yesterday, is scheduled to run until December 12, 2025. Held under the theme: “Building a Sustainable HIV/AIDS and TB Response to End HIV/AIDS and TB as a Public Threat”, the integrated medical camp aims to strengthen community-based prevention, screening, and treatment in Kasensero landing site. Residents are receiving a wide range of free health services, including breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screening, a fully equipped TB mobile clinic, and testing for malaria, hypertension, and diabetes, among other conditions. After screening, patients are given medication and follow-up advice to ensure continuity of care. In her speech delivered by the Assistant Director- State House Health Monitoring Unit-Central region, Dr. Ponsiano Jjumba during the opening of the medical camp, the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye noted that it is the policy of the government to promote proper health. “As you might all be aware, it is the policy of the government and H.E the President to promote proper health to all Ugandans. As the government of Uganda, it’s important to sustain the good health and wellbeing of our people, that is why this health activity was organised,” she said. Ms. Barekye also called upon the residents to take advantage of this opportunity by taking full participation. “Our goal is to reach out to the people in far hard-to-reach areas and support the health needs of the community. I therefore encourage all of you to participate and take advantage of this opportunity.” On his part, Dr. Jjumba advised the residents of kasensero to be very cautious about diseases. “You can always use preventive measures like using condoms to avoid HIV,” he remarked. He also warned fishermen using mosquito nets for fishing to rather use them for prevention of diseases like Malaria. “The government is giving out mosquito nets for prevention, so don't use them for fishing,” he said. Nakachwa Viola, the HIV and TB focal person from State House noted that Kasensero island was chosen for the medical camp because most people are sometimes unable to access health services like cancer screening because such services are expensive and unavailable in the area. The Regional coordinator on leprosy programmes, Ms. Nyirazihawe Isabella Marble thanked the organizing committee of the camp, noting that it helps people in far-to-reach areas to access health services. “I want to thank the organizing committee because this is very beneficial to the people of Kasensero since they will get early screening, early diagnosis and early treatment,” she said. She also urged the government to continue promoting such camps annually, stating that this will help in prevention of diseases in communities. The Resident District Commissioner of Kyotera, Mr. Apollo Mugume thanked the government of Uganda for extending medical services to Kasensero island saying that it has helped residents to get an opportunity to get screened for diseases like breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer, among others which are hard to be diagnosed in small clinics. He also called upon the residents to stop using mosquito nets for fishing. The residents also expressed gratitude to the State House for the medical camp. Mr. Bwambale Alex thanked the government of Uganda for organizing the medical camp and requested for more such camps on an annual basis. Ms. Nakawoya Leticia also thanked the government for thinking about them and bringing the camp to Kasensero, saying that she has got an opportunity to screen for cancer. Kasensero remains a historical epicentre of Uganda’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, and health experts say the ongoing camp is part of a renewed push to curb persistent infection rates, end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and build a more resilient community health system. The camp will continue providing services throughout the week as mobilisation teams encourage more residents to turn up for screening and treatment. The event was attended by government officials, representatives from Uganda Cancer Institute, and Infectious Disease Institute Uganda, local leaders, among others.

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