President Museveni has assured the people of Bunyoro that the government will continue extending support and development to their region like it has always done in order to transform them socially and economically.
“Bunyoro was mistreated by the colonialists and some post-independence governments but when the NRM government came into power in 1986, you can see the change and development here. This is very evident that even those without eyes see it,” he stated.
On the issue of oil in the sub-region, the President informed the audience that the government will ensure that as residents, they will benefit from the lucrative natural resource.
He explained that the government has already set up several infrastructure developments like roads that are being used to facilitate the exploration and production of oil in the sub region.
“We want to ensure that by 2025 we are able to produce/harvest our oil,” he revealed.
President Museveni also offered a scholarship to one of the residents to study at a flying school.
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija commended the government under the wise leadership of President Museveni for steering development in Kakumiro and Bunyoro sub region as a whole.
“Mr. President, thank you for the development. Initially we used to spend over 3 days on the way as we moved from here to Kampala but now due to the good roads, you use just a few hours,” he said.
“We also thank you for promoting the welfare of households in Bunyoro, most people are now living in decent houses due to improved household incomes. Your Excellency we appreciate you for the development,” the Minister added.
The Kakumiro District LC5 Chairperson, Mr. Joseph Sentayi, thanked President Museveni for making Kakumiro a district, a move that has enhanced service delivery to the local people.
“It became operational on 1st July 2016, and I would like to bring to your attention that among the five districts that were created that time, Kakumiro is the best performing district with a few challenges of political interference,” Mr. Sentayi said.
“Our President, the Parish Development Model (PDM) intervention in Kakumiro, we are among the best performing districts, we stand at 99 percent. You gave us Shs 11 billion which we have been able to disburse to 105 Saccos with 11,347 beneficiaries so PDM is doing well in Kakumiro,” he added.
The LC3 Chairperson of Kikwaya, Mr. John Kyamanywa, on behalf of Kikwaya people, extended his sincere gratitude to President Museveni for the development the NRM government has put up in the area.
He also pledged that the people of Kikwaya will always rally behind and support President Museveni and the NRM government.
