President Museveni Electrifies Bukomansimbi Rally, Calls for Peace, Self-Reliance and Development

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni capped an energetic campaign day in Bukomansimbi District, where thousands of supporters braved heavy rains to hear his message on peace, progress and personal responsibility in the fight against poverty.

Addressing a packed crowd, the NRM presidential flag-bearer underscored Uganda’s journey from a history marked by conflict to a nation that embraces stability and hospitality, now hosting nearly two million refugees. He reminded attendees that the peace Ugandans enjoy today was hard-won and must be vigilantly defended against forces that have plunged other African states into relentless conflict.

“Uganda’s peace did not come by chance,” he said, emphasising that longstanding unity and strong national institutions have enabled the country to avoid the protracted wars that continue in some neighbouring regions. Stability, he asserted, is the foundation upon which development can flourish.

Development Anchored on Agriculture and Local Investment

Turning to local economic potential, President Museveni praised Bukomansimbi’s thriving coffee sector, noting that despite arid conditions, farmers have sustained impressive yields. To boost productivity further in this dry belt, he announced plans to introduce micro-irrigation systems that will help farmers manage water more efficiently and increase output.

The President also reaffirmed commitment to infrastructure growth, stating that work will continue on key rural routes including the Sembabule–Matete–Mbirizi and Matete–Kibinge–Kyabakuza road corridors — projects he said would improve connectivity, open markets and accelerate commerce for local producers. Improved roads, he argued, are essential for moving agricultural produce and stimulating broader economic activity.

President Museveni drew on his own story to illustrate the link between personal initiative and economic transformation. Recounting his decision to purchase land in Kisozi in 1990, he noted that infrastructure such as roads and electricity came after wealth had already begun taking shape on that land.

“Development helps, but escaping poverty is a personal decision,” he stressed, calling on every household to take responsibility for generating income and participating in wealth-creation activities.

This is a recurring theme in his campaign, consistent with messaging across Uganda that development alone — roads, utilities or water systems — does not automatically eliminate poverty unless accompanied by individual economic action.

Despite inclement weather, supporters turned up in large numbers, signalling strong grassroots engagement. Their presence, dancing in raincoats and holding umbrellas, reflected deep political energy as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections.

At the heart of Museveni’s address were calls for unity behind the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and an appeals to sustain peace and development gains. He argued that maintaining stability is crucial not just for national cohesion but also for economic opportunity, reiterating that wealth creation stems from tapping into opportunities like commercial farming, local enterprise and prudent use of emerging government programs.

Supporters at the Bukomansimbi rally responded with applause and chants endorsing his leadership, echoing his recurrent emphasis on sustained peace, infrastructure expansion, and socio-economic transformation.

President Museveni’s Bukomansimbi stop fits into a broader campaign pattern where he blends national achievements with targeted local pledges — from agricultural support and irrigation to road works and community economic empowerment programs. Across recent rallies in places like Sheema and Manafwa, he has linked peace to development and personal wealth creation in a consistent message aimed at convincing voters to renew their confidence in his leadership.

As the 2026 elections approach, the Bukomansimbi rally stood out for its blend of historical reflection, practical development pledges, and a strong call for citizen-driven economic engagement — underscoring a campaign theme that seeks to marry national progress with individual opportunity.