Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended his condolences to the people of Bukwo District following the recent landslide that claimed several lives. Speaking during a campaign rally in Bukwo, the President said he has already sent initial government support to the affected families and promised that more assistance will follow.

Museveni used the visitpart of his ongoing re-election campaign tourto reflect on how the growing population in mountainous areas has increased vulnerability to disasters. “When the population was small, the mountain was safe,” he said, urging residents to adopt responsible land use practices. He noted that while agriculture remains vital, tourism presents another major opportunity for the region’s development. He pledged that after the elections, the government would engage local leaders in designing a clear and sustainable plan for coexisting with the mountain environment.

During his address, Museveni also reminded Bukwo residents of the seven key achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) over the last 40 years. He cited peace as the most critical success achieved, he said, through patriotism and love for Uganda and Africa. He listed development as the second, highlighting progress in roads, electricity, telephone networks, piped water, and the ongoing railway expansion.

The President further emphasized individual wealth creation, calling on citizens to embrace economic empowerment programs such as NAADS, Operation Wealth Creation, and the Parish Development Model (PDM). According to Museveni, these initiatives are designed to ensure that every household actively participates in the national money economy.

The campaign event drew thousands of supporters dressed in NRM yellow, cheering as Museveni addressed them against the scenic backdrop of Bukwo’s highlands. Photos shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account showed large crowds, newly constructed roads, and lively scenes from the rallysymbolizing both political enthusiasm and the government’s development agenda.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joins NRM supporters in Bukwo as they wave party flags and show enthusiasm during his campaign tour. The President urged residents to embrace government programs for wealth creation.

A view of newly constructed roads in Bukwo District, one of the key infrastructure projects highlighted by President Museveni as part of NRM’s 40-year legacy of development and connectivity.

Thousands of NRM supporters cheer President Museveni in Bukwo as he calls for continued peace, development, and economic empowerment for every Ugandan household through initiatives like PDM and Operation Wealth Creation.

A massive crowd gathers in Bukwo District to welcome President Museveni during his campaign rally. The President addressed thousands, pledging more government support for landslide victims and sustainable mountain land use.