You Have All Seen What NRM Has Done in 40 Years – Museveni Tells Nakaseke

President Yoweri Museveni has told residents of Nakaseke District that the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) over the last four decades are evident and speak for themselves, urging voters to maintain their support for the ruling party.

Addressing a rally at the district headquarters in Butalangu, Museveni highlighted major infrastructure developments, particularly road rehabilitation projects in the region, starting with the Kampala–Luweero–Gulu highway that cuts through the historic Luweero Triangle.

“We worked on the Kampala–Luweero–Gulu road, which was old, and we have done it twice,” Museveni said. “This road passes through the Luweero Triangle, and we had to make sure it is properly worked on.”

The President also pointed to the Matugga–Ssemuto–Kapeeka road, noting that government has since returned to repair it, as well as the Kampala–Busunju–Hoima road that extends to the Lake Albert region.

“We worked on a new road from Matugga to Ssemuto and Kapeeka, and now it is being repaired. We also worked on the road from Kampala through Busunju to Hoima, up to the lake,” he said.

Museveni further revealed plans to extend the Kampala–Butalangu road to Ngoma and later to Masindi, while another route will connect Butalangu, Kapeeka, Nakwaya and Bukomero to boost regional connectivity.

“We have added the road from Kampala to Butalangu, and we shall take it up to Ngoma and then Masindi. There is also another one from Butalangu through Kapeeka to Nakwaya and up to Bukomero,” he said.

On leadership, Museveni urged voters to elect Members of Parliament who are willing to take guidance, saying his approach to governance is based on prioritisation.

“The MPs you will vote for should listen to my advice,” he said. “My way is the way of guerrillas — we do one thing at a time, unlike those who want to do everything at once.”

The President also cited progress in electricity expansion, saying power supply has moved beyond Luweero to cover many surrounding areas, including Ngoma, with plans underway to reach remaining sub-counties.

“Before, electricity used to end in Luweero, but now it has reached many areas and even Ngoma,” Museveni said. “It has not yet reached all sub-counties, but we already have a plan to extend it.”

He welcomed improvements in access to clean water, education and health services, noting the presence of piped water, boreholes, schools and several health centres in the district.

“I am happy to see that you now have piped water and boreholes for clean water,” he said. “You also have many schools — government and private, both primary and secondary. Health centres are here, including the old Nakaseke one and others we have constructed.”

Museveni urged residents to vote for him and all NRM candidates at all levels to ensure continuity of development.

Turning to wealth creation, the President stressed that while government delivers development for all citizens, individual prosperity depends on personal initiative.

“From the beginning, we have been emphasising that wealth is for the individual, while development is for all,” Museveni said.

He cited local farmer George Matongo as an example, describing him as a model of successful wealth creation.

“George Matongo is not educated, but he listened to our advice,” Museveni said. “He sells about 900 litres of milk every day and earns around Shs21 million a month. He has built a beautiful house and educated his children.”

Museveni said Matongo’s success shows that individual prosperity is achievable even in rural areas when citizens apply government guidance alongside national development efforts.

The First Lady, Janet Museveni, commended Nakaseke residents for safeguarding NRM gains, saying their commitment to the party’s vision was evident.

“You must not forget Mzee and the work he has done for this area and the entire country,” she said. “Don’t just come in big numbers for the rally, but reciprocate it on January 15 and vote for NRM.”