Africa-Press – Uganda. President Museveni has told residents of Nakaseke District that the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) over the last 40 years are visible and speak for themselves.
Addressing a rally at the district headquarters in Butalangu, Museveni pointed to the rehabilitation of key transport corridors, beginning with the Kampala–Luweero–Gulu road, which passes through the historic Luweero Triangle.
“We worked on the Kampala–Luweero–Gulu road, which was old, and we have done it twice,” Museveni said. “This road passes through the Luweero Triangle, and we had to make sure it is properly worked on.”
He also highlighted the Matugga–Ssemuto–Kapeeka road, noting that the government has since returned to repair it, as well as the Kampala–Busunju–Hoima road that stretches to Lake Albert.
“We worked on a new road from Matugga to Ssemuto and Kapeeka, and now it is being repaired. We also worked on the road from Kampala through Busunju to Hoima, up to the lake,” he said.
Museveni further revealed plans to extend the Kampala–Butalangu road to Ngoma and later to Masindi, while another road will connect Butalangu, Kapeeka, Nakwaya and Bukomero.
“We have added the road from Kampala to Butalangu, and we shall take it up to Ngoma and then Masindi. There is also another one from Butalangu through Kapeeka to Nakwaya and up to Bukomero,” he said.
Turning to leadership, Museveni urged voters to elect Members of Parliament who are willing to take guidance, stressing that his leadership philosophy is based on prioritisation.
“The MPs you will vote for should listen to my advice,” Museveni said. “My way is the way of guerrillas — we do one thing at a time, unlike those who want to do everything at once.”
On electricity, Museveni noted that power coverage in the area has significantly expanded.
“Before, electricity used to end in Luweero, but now it has reached many areas and even Ngoma,” he said. “It has not yet reached all sub-counties, but we already have a plan to extend it.”
He also welcomed improvements in access to clean water, education and health services.
“I am happy to see that you now have piped water and boreholes for clean water,” Museveni said. “You also have many schools — government and private, both primary and secondary. Health centres are here, including the old Nakaseke one and others we have constructed.”
The President urged residents to vote for him and all NRM candidates at all levels to ensure continuity.
Wealth Creation
Despite the achievements in development, Museveni emphasised the need for households to actively participate in wealth creation.
He said while government provides development for all, wealth creation remains an individual responsibility.
“From the beginning, we have been emphasising that wealth is for the individual, while development is for all,” Museveni said. “We started preaching this gospel during the days of the student movement.”
To illustrate his point, Museveni cited local farmer George Matongo, whom he described as a model of individual wealth creation.
“George Matongo is not educated, but he listened to our advice,” Museveni said. “He sells about 900 litres of milk every day and earns around Shs21 million a month. He has built a beautiful house and educated his children.”
Museveni noted that despite living far from a tarmac road, Matongo’s success demonstrates that individual prosperity is possible when citizens apply government guidance alongside national development efforts.
The First Lady, Janet Museveni, commended residents for safeguarding NRM gains in the district, saying their commitment to the party’s vision was clearly visible.
She said she was proud of the progress and achievements registered in the area under NRM leadership and reminded supporters that true loyalty goes beyond attending rallies.
“You must not forget Mzee and the work he has done for this area and the entire country,” Janet Museveni said. “Don’t just come in big numbers for the rally, but reciprocate it on January 15 and vote for NRM.”
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