Africa-Press – Uganda. President Museveni has reiterated that Kampala and Uganda at large remain secure, vowing that no individual or group will destabilize the country under his watch.
He warned that even petty crimes will be handled firmly, and revealed he had already engaged the judiciary to ensure that criminal cases are treated with urgency and seriousness.
The President made the remarks on Saturday during a tour of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Nakawa Division, where he was accompanied by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni.
During the visit, Museveni toured Kyambogo’s Banda area, where he met residents and beneficiaries of the PDM program.
Among those who shared their stories was Mbabazi Lilian, a local resident who credited the initiative for transforming her household.
“PDM has lifted us from zero to somewhere,” Mbabazi told the President.
She explained that the income boost from the program has enabled her to educate her children and improve her living standards, but raised concern over land insecurity.
Currently residing on land owned by Kyambogo University, she appealed for help to acquire her own land.
President Museveni applauded her resilience and the effective use of government programs, promising to follow up on her land issue.
However, he urged her to vacate the university land in a lawful manner.
The President concluded his Nakawa tour at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Grounds, where he addressed a large crowd of residents and local leaders.
He was joined by Capt. Mike Mukula, the NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda; Minister of State for Microfinance Haruna Kasolo; and Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Joseph Sewava.
The leaders praised Museveni’s policies and predicted an overwhelming victory for the ruling NRM party in the upcoming elections
. Kampala Central Mayor Salim Uhuru also spoke at the event, relaying concerns from residents over high taxation by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
He and other leaders pledged to confront the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in 2026 and rally voters to reclaim Kampala for the ruling party.
In his speech, Museveni raised concern over issues affecting Kampala, including rampant unplanned construction on small plots of land, which he said fuels congestion and safety risks.
He also cited poor sanitation—particularly the continued use of pit latrines in urban settings—as a serious public health hazard.
Additionally, he expressed frustration with shoddy road works, saying that many roads are poorly planned and deteriorate shortly after construction, leading to waste of public resources.
The President’s tour forms part of a broader national campaign to monitor the implementation of the Parish Development Model, a flagship government initiative designed to eradicate poverty by boosting household incomes and enhancing service delivery at the grassroots.
The tour is expected to conclude on Sunday at Kololo Independence Grounds, where the President will engage more PDM beneficiaries and stakeholders.
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