President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni concluded his campaign trail in Teso with a call for continued peace, unity, and development, reminding residents of how far the region, and the country has come.
Speaking in Bukedea, Museveni reflected on his early years of struggle, recalling moments spent camped at Nyero Rock during the liberation war. He contrasted that past with today’s stability, symbolized by the construction of a primary school on the same site where he once hid from rebel gunfire.
He stressed that Uganda’s transformation from conflict to peace has allowed the country to grow, even as neighboring nations still face insecurity. “Uganda is an island of peace,” he said, pointing to the more than 1.9 million refugees who have sought safety within its borders.
Roads as the Engine of Development
A major focus of Museveni’s message was infrastructure — especially roads, which he termed the backbone of economic growth. He outlined completed and ongoing road projects in Teso, including major tarmac routes linking the region to South Sudan, Bugisu, Karamoja, and northern Uganda.
He assured residents that remaining key routes, including the Kumi–Ngora road and the Soroti–Abim road, are soon to be finalized. These roads, he said, are not just transport corridors — they are pathways to trade, regional integration, and opportunity.
Beyond Roads: Water, Power, and Services
Museveni highlighted progress in electrification, noting that most sub-counties now have access to power, with the remaining areas set to be connected. On water access, he pointed to the 80% coverage in Bukedea and announced the upcoming Kyoga–Gweri–Teso water scheme, which will bring piped water to more villages using a gravity-fed system from Lake Kyoga.
He also reaffirmed the NRM’s commitment to education and health services — citing the 98 government primary schools and 9 secondary schools already in Bukedea, and new facilities under construction to ensure each sub-county has a public secondary school. Health centers are being upgraded and expanded, especially in underserved areas.
A Future of Regional Connectivity
The President closed with a broader vision: a fully connected Teso, with roads stretching to Karamoja, irrigation schemes to protect farmers from drought and flooding, and public services that reach both towns and remote communities.
He reminded residents that development is not just about what is built, but what it enables. “The road is not the destination — it is the way to progress,” he said.
