Makindye, Kampala: Uganda’s President, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has warned that individuals who promote violence are enemies of wealth creation, insisting that peace and stability remain the foundation of economic growth, investment and social transformation.
Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday, January 07, while campaigning at Buziga Islamic School grounds in Makindye Division, accompanied by the First Lady, Janet Museveni.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd, the President said violence disrupts business, scares away investment and reverses development gains, urging residents to safeguard peace as a prerequisite for prosperity.
“You cannot talk about wealth where there is chaos. Those who promote violence are enemies of wealth and progress,” Museveni said, calling on communities to reject disorder and focus on productive activities that improve household incomes.
He reiterated the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s emphasis on wealth creation through commercial agriculture, industrialisation and the Parish Development Model, describing economic empowerment as the surest path out of poverty.
The President cautioned young people against being manipulated by politicians who thrive on disorder, stressing that discipline, hard work and skills development are critical to transforming lives and communities.
Museveni called on Kampala residents to reject actions that undermine security and instead support government programmes designed to economically empower youth and women.
The First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, urged voters to remain steadfast and value unity and stability, saying peaceful and disciplined communities are key to sustainable development. Janet encouraged families and young people to support government initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening social cohesion.
Earlier, Moses Kigongo, the NRM National Vice Chairperson, rallied supporters to stand firmly behind the party’s candidates. “Don’t waste time on other candidates; tick wherever you find the bus,” Kigongo told the crowd, adding, “I request you to ensure that whoever carries the party flag goes through.”
Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anita Annet Among, thanked Museveni for what she described as a successful campaign and for championing a mindset change, particularly among the youth.
“We want to thank God that it has been a very successful campaign, and we thank you for creating a mindset change,” Ms Among said, noting that Kampala’s youth are eager for resources to engage in wealth creation, citing the Seven Hills youth as a success story.
“The Seven Hills youth used to be a terrible group in town, but you brought them together and advised them to form a SACCO. Today, they are the ones cleaning the city, which is why Kampala is always clean,” she said.
Ms Among appealed for improved facilitation for the group, noting that they currently earn Shs6,000 and are requesting an increase to at least Shs15,000.
She also highlighted the importance of supporting the night economy, saying, “In Makindye alone, there are over 70,000 people engaged in the night economy, and they need support.”
The Speaker further raised concerns over persistent flooding in Katwe, Kansanga, Ggaba and along the Nakivubo Channel, calling for a lasting solution, and proposed the relocation of Nsambya Police Barracks to unlock better urban development.
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