President Yoweri Museveni addressed Kalungu District, urging residents to reconsider their support for opposition MPs. At a rally in Lukya Town, he compared voting for the opposition to “becoming orphans,” blaming their decision for delays in key development projects.
Museveni Highlights Development Achievements in Kalungu
Museveni began by outlining NRM’s achievements in Kalungu. He emphasized the government’s efforts to rebuild infrastructure, including the road from Kampala to Masaka and Kabale. This road had been nearly impassable when NRM took power, but now it is fully reconstructed. The government also improved the Mpigi-Butambala-Kanoni-Ssembabule-Masaka road. However, Museveni noted that progress in some areas had been slow due to the district’s opposition MPs.
“When we came to power, the road from Kampala to Masaka and Kabale was in poor condition. We reconstructed it,” Museveni said. “The last step is tarmacking the Kabulasoke–Kifampa–Bugomola–Kyamulibwa–Villa Maria road, and we are committed to it.”
Delays in Development Due to Opposition MPs
The president explained that opposition MPs often fail to support NRM’s plans. He criticized their desire to handle multiple issues at once, which interferes with focusing on the district’s most pressing needs.
“Your MPs don’t listen to our advice. They want to do many things at once and focus on increasing salaries. This prevents us from addressing the most crucial needs,” Museveni stated. He further added that the residents had been “orphans” for years because their MPs did not communicate their problems to the government.
“You were orphans for 10 or 15 years. You sent people like Ssewungu (Kalungu West) to Parliament. As a result, there was no one to follow up on your issues. If you don’t have an MP who communicates your problems, I won’t know,” Museveni said.
Government Plans for Kalungu’s Development
Despite these challenges, Museveni reassured the people of Kalungu that work on crucial projects, such as the Mitala Maria–Kabulasoke–Gomba road, was in progress. He also mentioned advancements in the health sector, noting that one of the seven sub-counties now has a Health Centre IV and all seven have Health Centre IIIs. Additionally, the district’s water coverage is 93%, with piped systems serving over 58,000 people.
Wealth Creation as Key to Progress
Museveni reminded Kalungu residents that infrastructure alone does not guarantee wealth. He urged them to use the peace and stability in the country to focus on wealth creation. “Even if you have schools, health centres, and tarmacked roads, they don’t automatically create wealth,” he said.
He emphasized that government projects, such as the Parish Development Model, were designed to encourage wealth creation. Museveni also highlighted the importance of coffee farming in the district, pointing to successful examples of individuals benefiting from coffee cultivation.
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Museveni’s Call for Effective Leadership
Museveni’s speech was a call for Kalungu residents to reconsider their leadership choices. He urged them to elect leaders who would work with the government to ensure real progress in the district. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, echoed these sentiments, criticizing opposition MPs for hindering development.
“Parliament is not a theatre. Many government plans for this area were aborted because of these comedians,” Among said. She emphasized that only leaders who collaborated with the government could help bring about meaningful change for Kalungu.
Museveni Highlights Development Achievements in Kalungu
Museveni began his address by recounting the development achievements under the National Resistance Movement (NRM). He pointed to the improvements in infrastructure, such as the reconstruction of key roads. According to the president, the road from Kampala to Masaka and Kabale was in a dilapidated state when the NRM came to power, but it has since been transformed. He also mentioned the Mpigi-Butambala-Kanoni-Ssembabule-Masaka road as another example of NRM’s commitment to the region’s development. However, Museveni explained that while his government planned projects strategically, some efforts had faced delays due to the opposition MPs representing Kalungu.
“When we came to power, the road from Kampala to Masaka and Kabale was in a poor state. By the time we fought at Katonga, it was impassable. We reconstructed it,” Museveni said. “What remains is tarmacking the Kabulasoke–Kifampa–Bugomola–Kyamulibwa–Villa Maria road, and we are going to do it.”
Delays in Development Due to Opposition MPs
Museveni emphasized that the delay in implementing projects had much to do with the MPs chosen by the people of Kalungu. “Your MPs don’t listen to our advice. They want to do many things at once and focus on increasing salaries, which prevents us from addressing the most crucial needs,” Museveni said.
The president also addressed the issue of representation, explaining that without MPs who understood the government’s approach, it was difficult to address the district’s problems effectively. He stated that the people of Kalungu had been “orphans” for years due to their support for opposition MPs who failed to follow up on their issues in Parliament.
“You were orphans for 10 or 15 years. You sent people like Ssewungu (Kalungu West) to Parliament. As a result, there was no one to follow up on your issues. If you don’t have an MP who communicates your problems, I won’t know,” Museveni added.
Government Plans for Kalungu’s Development
Despite these challenges, Museveni reassured the residents of Kalungu that plans for key projects, including the long-awaited Mitala Maria–Kabulasoke–Gomba road, were already in motion. In addition, he acknowledged the government’s efforts in improving the health sector. Museveni highlighted that one of the seven sub-counties in Kalungu now has a Health Centre IV, and all seven sub-counties are equipped with Health Centre IIIs.
The president also touched on the progress made in water accessibility, stating that out of 268 rural villages in Kalungu, 251 have access to safe water, representing an impressive 93% coverage. Furthermore, piped water supply systems serving more than 58,000 people have been completed.
Wealth Creation as Key to Progress
Museveni reminded the residents that infrastructure alone does not guarantee wealth creation. He urged them to take advantage of the peace and stability provided by the government to engage in income-generating activities. “Even if you have schools, health centres, and tarmacked roads, they don’t automatically create wealth. There is a man in Karamoja benefitting from mango farming where there is no tarmac. Development may be limited, but wealth is there,” Museveni said.
He stressed the importance of the Parish Development Model and government initiatives like distributing coffee seedlings to encourage farming. Museveni’s message was clear: development is not just about infrastructure but also about making use of available resources and fostering individual wealth creation.
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Museveni’s Call for Effective Leadership
The president’s speech was a clear call to action for Kalungu residents to consider the long-term consequences of their political choices. He urged them to elect leaders who will work with the government to bring about real change in the district. “Parliament is not a theatre. Many government plans for this area were aborted because of these comedians,” said the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, echoing Museveni’s sentiments.
Museveni’s message is part of his broader campaign to secure more support in the 2026 elections, stressing the importance of effective leadership for the country’s continued development.
