Written By | Patson Baraire Mushaija
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni accompanied by his wife Janet Kataaha Museveni, arrive at Kyenzaza playgrounds in Rubirizi District for his final campaign in Ankole Sub-region.
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The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential Candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on Wednesday concluded his campaign trail in the Ankole Sub-region with a final rally held in Rubirizi District, where he emphasized prioritizing key infrastructural developments and planning for socio-economic empowerment.
Addressing supporters at Kyenzaza Playgrounds, President Museveni outlined additional roads earmarked for tarmacking in Rubirizi District to supplement the existing road network. He also highlighted the achievements of the NRM government, including the prevailing peace and security across the country.
The President urged Members of Parliament to align national budgeting with priority areas outlined in the NRM manifesto to ensure last-mile service delivery.
Museveni confirmed plans to upgrade Rubirizi Health Centre IV to a District General Hospital, as well as elevating several Health Centre IIIs in the district. He noted that all sub-counties in Rubirizi are already served by at least one Health Centre III.
He further guided residents on wealth creation as government accelerates infrastructural development. Museveni elaborated on the NRM’s integrated wealth and job creation strategy through commercial agriculture, manufacturing, the services sector, ICT, and skills training.
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The candidate shared examples of successful wealth creators to inspire residents and reiterated his commitment to increasing funding for socioeconomic empowerment programs to fast-track grassroots development.
President Museveni pledged to strengthen monitoring and inspection of all wealth creation interventions and advised on proper land utilization for both small-scale and large-scale landowners. He also outlined government plans for the education sector, noting the district’s existing 58 government primary schools and 10 government secondary schools.
The President concluded the rally by officially handing over NRM flags to the party’s Parliamentary and LC5 flagbearers in Rubirizi District, urging supporters to unite behind them to ensure smooth collaboration for future development once elected.
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