President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday returned to a road he once associated with danger, recalling the tense days of the liberation struggle when Idi Amin’s soldiers intercepted him near Musita.
“That road used to be a frontline,” he said at a rally held at Namayingo Primary School Grounds. “When they attempted to provoke us, my comrade reacted so swiftly that the entire group scattered.”
The President noted that the now fully tarmacked Musita–Mayuge–Namayingo–Lumino–Busia road is a symbol of Uganda’s journey from turmoil to stability.
Accompanied by First Lady and Education Minister Janet Kataaha Museveni, the President said Namayingo’s experience reflects the broader national shift from insecurity to development. He reminded residents of the difficult years marked by Lakwena’s attacks in Muterere and FOBA rebels who once crossed into the area from Kenya.
“This region went through tough times. Today, all that is behind us,” Museveni said, urging citizens to protect the peace that has made national progress possible. “Whatever you do, maintain the peace — it is the foundation of all development.”
Strengthening Health and Education Services
Museveni commended the district for its improvements in health delivery. Namayingo currently has one Health Centre IV and eight Health Centre IIIs out of its 11 sub-counties. He revealed that four additional facilities — including Mutumba and Sigulu — are earmarked for elevation to HCIV status.
Buyinja HCIV now hosts a digital X-ray machine, while Bukooli South’s HCIV is fully staffed, including four doctors and an ambulance.
On education, Museveni said that of the district’s 50 parishes, 31 have at least one government primary school. Namayingo has 84 government primary schools, 129 private ones, and seven government secondary schools offering USE and UPOLET programs to nearly 5,000 students.
He also encouraged households to adopt his “Four-Acre Model,” promoting enterprises such as coffee, fruits, food crops, livestock, poultry, piggery, and fish farming, especially for families with limited land.
The President later officially handed NRM flags to district flagbearers ahead of the 2026 general elections.
First Lady: Guard Peace at All Costs
Janet Museveni urged Namayingo residents to value unity and stability, praising efforts to instill discipline and patriotism among learners.
“Many refugees seek shelter here because of the peace we enjoy — peace that is lacking in their own countries,” she noted. “We cannot take our unity and peace for granted.” She thanked residents for the massive turnout and asked for continued support for the ruling party.
More Voices on Development Gains
NRM First National Vice Chairperson Al-Haji Moses Kigongo appealed to leaders to remain disciplined and united as the country heads toward the 2026 elections.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga commended residents for consistently backing the NRM.
Namayingo District NRM Chairperson Raymond Mugisa reported that the district population now stands at 266,716, with Shs 15.3 billion disbursed to 15,409 households to boost involvement in the money economy.
Expanding Water, Irrigation and Electricity Access
Clean water coverage now reaches 218 out of 306 villages. Recent projects include drilling 24 boreholes, repairing 105 water points, and establishing piped water systems in Namayingo Town Council, Sigulu, and Bumalenge. Ongoing projects include water supply schemes for Lolwe Island and Bukana.
Solar-powered irrigation schemes have already been rolled out in Dohwe and Mulwanda, with more demonstration sites in the pipeline.
Electricity access is also expanding, with seven of the district’s 11 sub-counties already on the national grid. Plans for the next term include extending power to Bukana, Sigulu Islands, Banda, and Buhemba.
The event drew thousands of residents, local leaders, MPs, religious leaders, cultural representatives, and NRM Central Executive Committee officials.
