Amid Kaliro Rally, Museveni Pushes Wealth Over Politics, Pledges Action on NRM Feuds
President Yoweri Museveni has placed wealth creation at the forefront of his campaign message, championing it as the NRM's most enduring solution to poverty, even as he moved to quell internal party disputes.
Campaigning in Kaliro District on Tuesday, the President shifted focus from political contests to economic transformation, asserting that commercial agriculture and skills development are the most reliable paths to prosperity for Ugandans.
“Those who divert you are your enemies. Government jobs are only 480,000, yet we are 50 million people. The answer is in wealth creation, not waiting for government employment,” Museveni stated emphatically, alongside First Lady Maama Janet Museveni and senior party officials.
To drive his point home, the President showcased a tangible success story from the Busoga region: a local entrepreneur named Basangwa. He detailed how Basangwa evolved from a small backyard operation to owning a vast enterprise with over 100,000 chickens, earning an estimated Shs 20 million daily.
“This is the proof that our message works,” Museveni said, pointing to such examples as evidence that the NRM’s longstanding focus on wealth creation is yielding concrete results. He also highlighted youth skills projects where formerly hopeless learners are now producing items that were once imported, further underscoring his economic development narrative.
While leading with his economic agenda, the President also directly addressed the political fissures emerging from the recent NRM primaries. He vowed to personally intervene to resolve disputes involving disgruntled independents and flag-bearer grievances, promising a methodical approach.
“All cases will be resolved systematically and based on facts,” he declared, emphasizing that the party could not afford confusion ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Citing the recent Namutumba case where a primary result was overturned, Museveni outlined his evidence-based approach. “When I reviewed the facts, it was clear there was a problem... It was easy to cancel the previous declaration,” he explained, sending a clear warning to anyone contemplating electoral malpractice.
He stressed the transparency of the NRM's vote-counting process and issued a stern threat: “Even if he is already a Member of Parliament, bring the facts. We shall arrest him and take him to jail.”
By intertwining the promise of economic empowerment with a firm hand on party discipline, President Museveni aimed to present the NRM as both the engine of national prosperity and a party of order, positioning it as the "most consistent and reliable vehicle for Uganda’s transformation."
