Africa-Press – Uganda. Thousands of ruling party supporters thronged Kasana Playground in Mubende Municipality on Sunday as the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus made its long-awaited visit to the district, seeking to rally support for the “Buganda ku Museveni” campaign and respond to local grievances.
But even before the officials could speak, expectations were running high—and frustration was palpable.
“This visit is overdue,” said Vincent Nuwagaba, the NRM spokesperson for Mubende District.
“We have poor roads, ailing hospitals, and persistent land wrangles. Since our ministers from Buganda are here, we hope they will finally listen.”
The campaign, launched to revive National Resistance Movement support in Buganda following its bruising 2021 election losses in the region, has made Mubende a strategic stop.
But residents say they want action, not just appearances.
Gahanga Tumusiime Vincent Kissanja, the NRM Chairperson for Kassambya County, said locals were expecting answers—especially about the long-promised creation of Kassambya District.
“Fifteen years ago, President Museveni pledged a new district. We’ve followed up multiple times, but there’s been no progress,” said Kissanja.
“We hope the ministers take this seriously.”
As party loyalists waved banners and chanted slogans, not all was celebratory. Mubende Woman MP Topista Tindimwebwa condemned unnamed leaders in the district for allegedly sabotaging the event.
“It is unfortunate that some of our own are trying to discredit this visit,” she said.
“We have serious issues to address. Land conflicts are tearing our communities apart.”
Among those land disputes is the ongoing case in Kanyogoga Parish, where residents say they are under siege from Tubikaku Company, which has attempted to evict families from their land.
Local LCII Chairperson, Rtd. Lt. Mubarack Ndibwami, accused local leaders of ignoring ministerial directives.
“The Minister for Lands gave a clear order that residents should receive land titles,” Ndibwami said. “But years have passed. Our leaders have done nothing. We are tired, and today we want answers.”
Despite the wave of complaints, no minister or MP had responded to the issues raised by residents by the time this report was filed.
The Press is continuing to monitor developments as the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus engages Mubende leaders and residents.
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