By Jumah Kakomo and Kabuye Ronald
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has dismissed claims that the NRM government has neglected the Buganda sub-region, saying there is clear evidence of extensive development across the area.
Speaking during an NRM presidential campaign rally at Kitebi Primary School playgrounds in Rubaga Division, Kampala Capital City, Museveni said Buganda has benefited from wide-ranging economic and social infrastructure development, wealth and job creation, driven by various government initiatives under NRM leadership.
Museveni rallied residents of Rubaga Division to support NRM flag bearers at all levels in the forthcoming general elections, arguing that this would improve service delivery and address outstanding development needs in the area.
He challenged residents to take advantage of wealth creation opportunities in skills development, artisanship, manufacturing, the service sector, and peri-urban agriculture, noting that these sectors are viable even within urban settings like Rubaga.
The NRM presidential candidate cautioned voters against electing what he termed “self-centered and biased leaders” who, he said, do not prioritize the socio-economic welfare of the people. He noted that poor leadership undermines service delivery by failing to follow up on government programs and enabling corruption.
Museveni also promised that government would procure the land currently occupied by Nateete Market to secure the interests of market vendors.
His remarks followed a statement by the Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anita Among, who said that the current Member of Parliament for Rubaga South Constituency, Aloysius Mukasa, has not contributed to parliamentary debates over the last five years. Museveni urged voters to avoid what he described as opportunistic opposition politicians, emphasizing the need for effective representation.
The President further pledged to apprehend individuals involved in the theft of Parish Development Model (PDM) and other socio-economic empowerment funds. He assured residents that government is closely monitoring the utilization of wealth creation funds through regular audits.
Museveni encouraged residents to appreciate and safeguard government wealth creation initiatives, saying they are designed to uplift all Ugandans out of poverty, as demonstrated by success stories across the country.
The First Lady, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni, called on residents of Rubaga Division to embrace unity and consolidate their support for the NRM party to secure a collective victory. She said the NRM’s four decades in leadership have been guided by God’s grace, resulting in visible development and socio-economic transformation.
She also urged voters to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the elections.
Meanwhile, Anita Among highlighted several development milestones achieved in Rubaga Division under the NRM government and outlined additional prospects planned for the area, as she rallied support for the party in the upcoming general elections.
