Cheers and Hope as President Museveni Storms Gomba, Pledges Peace and Grassroots Transformation

Happiness and excitement engulfed Nsambwe Primary School in Gomba District as thousands of supporters turned up for a campaign rally addressed by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential Candidate, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

From early morning, residents from different parts of Gomba streamed to the venue, waving party colours and chanting songs of praise as they awaited the arrival of the man they described as “tried, tested and trusted.” The atmosphere was electric when President Museveni, Uganda’s Fountain of Honour, finally arrived, sparking jubilation across the massive crowd.

Several senior NRM party leaders and government officials were on ground to receive the President, underscoring the political significance of the rally and Gomba’s place in the party’s mobilisation drive.

Peace at the Centre of the Message

Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, President Museveni reassured Ugandans that the peace the country has enjoyed for the last 40 years will not be disturbed. He described peace as the firm foundation upon which all development must be built.

“Without peace, there is no development,” Museveni told the crowd. “The stability Uganda has enjoyed for four decades did not come by accident, and it will not be allowed to be disrupted.”

He emphasized that peace enables government to plan, invest and deliver services, urging citizens to safeguard it jealously while focusing on productive work and unity.

The President called on communities to embrace development in an orderly and collective manner, encouraging hard work and shared responsibility in the spirit of kamu kamu gw’emuganda.

Infrastructure Commitments for Gomba

Museveni outlined concrete development commitments for Gomba District, particularly in infrastructure, which he said is key to unlocking local economic potential.

He announced that government will work on critical road networks, including the Kifampa–Bugomola–Kyamuribwa–Villa Maria road and the Kanoni–Manyi–Mityana–Ssekanyonyi–Busunju route.

The roads are vital for easing transportation, connecting farmers to markets and reducing post-harvest losses. The President also pledged to extend electricity to Kyahi Sub-county, noting that power access will stimulate agro-processing, small-scale industries and improved service delivery.

“Good roads and electricity reduce the cost of doing business and directly improve household incomes, especially for our farmers,” Museveni said.

PDM: Money for the People 

A key highlight of the rally was Museveni’s strong defence of the Parish Development Model (PDM), which he described as a people-centred programme designed to move households from subsistence to commercial production.

“PDM money belongs to the people, not officials,” he stressed. “Where it has been misused, a committee will investigate and correct what went wrong.”

The President warned against corruption and misuse of public funds, assuring the crowd that government will take action against anyone found diverting resources meant for community transformation.

Communities Told to Take Charge

Museveni urged communities to take full ownership of the PDM through their parish SACCOs, calling on members to be vigilant and protect their resources.

“You must defend what is rightfully yours,” he said. “Through your SACCOs, ensure the money serves its intended purpose.”

He explained that grassroots supervision and collective responsibility are essential for the success of PDM, as the programme places decision-making power directly in the hands of the people.

Unity, Stability and Development

The Gomba rally formed part of Museveni’s wider countrywide campaign engagements aimed at mobilising citizens around peace, wealth creation and accountability in government programmes.

As he concluded his address, the President urged residents to remain united, reject divisive politics and work closely with their leaders to ensure sustained stability and development.

“Peace must always come first,” Museveni said. “With peace, we can fix roads, bring electricity, grow incomes and transform our communities.” The rally ended amid cheers and renewed optimism, with supporters expressing confidence in Museveni’s leadership and vision for Uganda’s continued peace and development.