The NRM National Treasurer, Barbara Nekesa Oudo, has urged the people of the Busoga subregion to concentrate their efforts on combating household poverty through embracing empowerment programs of the government, like the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, among others.
Nekesa made the call at Mbigiti Memorial Technical Institute in Makuutu town council, Bugweri during a fundraising function that was organized by Bugweri Muslim SACCO to capitalize their association.
”I thank everyone who has come here because it shows their commitment to fighting poverty. As the ruling party, we welcome the idea of coming together to mobilize resources that will aid in social and economic transformation. This is in line with the NRM manifesto of securing the future,” Nekesa said.
She asked the locals to concentrate their energies more on improving family welfare rather than on castigating the government.
She also thanked the residents for organizing themselves into a SACCO which will give them a formal identity to benefit from Government programs.
However, “fundraisings are not a sustainable solution for funds mobilization for economic growth, instead, your leaders should identify the opportunities we have in our government poverty eradication programs like PDM, Emyooga, the Grow project, and advise you on where and how to get these funds,” Nekesa guided.
Nekesa praised the people of Bugweri for contributing to the liberation struggle of Uganda through their children like the late Kirunda Kivejinja.
Kivejinja greatly sacrificed youthful age for prevailing peace and stability after the 5 year people’s protracted war in Luweero triangle.
”Uganda has been stable for the last 40 years. Thanks to President Yoweri Museveni and his combatants like your child the late Hajji. Kivejinja,” Nekesa said.
She reiterated that there is no longer state-inspired violence because of the NRM government policy of prioritizing peace and security, but warned that the country can easily slide back in case of bad leadership, hence asking the people to renew President Museveni’s 2026 mandate.
On behalf of the secretary general, Nekesa handed over Shs 10 million to the Bugweri Muslim SACCO leaders with a message of commitment to invest even more.
The Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, commended the SACCO vision bearers who seek to support the locals in their wealth creation.
”I pray to Allah to give you strength and more vision to expand the SACCO to a bigger Microfinance,” Sheikh Ali Waiswa said.
