The President of Uganda Gen (RTD) President Yoweri Museveni who also doubles as the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has asked the residents of Kisoro district to support and cast their votes for Rose Kabagyeni, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
The polling is scheduled for November 14, 2024, where Kabagyeni will be facing off against five other candidates.
The seat fell vacant due to the unfortunate passing of the area MP and State Minister for Defense Sarah Mateke.
During a campaign rally at the Muramba Primary School playground in Bufumbira South, Kisoro District, President Museveni called for a peaceful electoral process and urged the community to remain united for the sake of national development.
He encouraged them to support the NRM candidate, who is committed to serving the public interest and fostering positive change in Kisoro.
“You should vote majorly to get leaders who will bring development,” he noted.
President Museveni also highlighted some of the key achievements the NRM government has registered ever since it came to power which include among others improved infrastructure and social services.
“There were no tarmac roads, but the government has constructed Kabale-Kisoro-Bunagana and Kyanika roads, making a 300 km stretch of completed roads in the area,” he said.
He also disclosed that there was no electricity in Kisoro in the early years but now power is everywhere in the district.
President Museveni further called upon the people of Kisoro to work with the government to stop the charging of fees in government schools, a vice being put in place by Head teachers and other education stakeholders.
He said this will help the government to fully realize the implementation of free education in government schools.
President Museveni also challenged leaders and the wanainchi to take full responsibility in overseeing government programs and projects and reporting irregularities to ensure effective service delivery.
He said if leaders and the wanainchi were fulfilling their responsibilities, cases such as drug theft in government health facilities would be no more.
Additionally, President Museveni tasked the people of Kisoro to embrace government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga to fight poverty and improve their livelihoods.
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance who also doubles as NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Region, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi thanked the President for showing full support to the party flagbearer.
Dr. Baryomunsi also assured the President that the people of Kisoro are ready to go to the polls to vote for the NRM candidate.
The NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong informed President Museveni that the party has been able to campaign in all the sub counties in the district and that they are optimistic that their candidate will win the election.
The rally was also attended by the Minister of State for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Trade, David Bahati, Members of Parliament, NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) members, among others
