By Sadique Bamwita
ENTEBBE
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday January 5, 2026, campaigned in Entebbe Municipality and promised increased government financial support to fishers, market vendors, and small-scale entrepreneurs. He, however challenged Entebbe residents to vote for the NRM to protect peace and development gains.
Speaking to hundreds of his supporters at Entebbe playgrounds, Museveni bragged how his government has been able to restore security in Entebbe by disbanding criminal roadblocks that were being used to rob residents.
“We saved you-the people of Entebbe from the roadblocks that were being used to rob you adding that security was the foundation for economic activity, “Museveni reminded locals of the criminal roadblocks.
The President encouraged residents to make productive use of small pieces of land through activities such as poultry, piggery, horticulture, and vegetable growing.
“Even if you have small land, you can still engage in poultry and piggery, and others can grow greens and vegetables,” Museveni advised landlords.
He also emphasized the role of artisanship in job creation, citing businesses such as tailoring, weaving, and carpentry. Museveni said artisan groups that relocated from Nsambya to Kigo receive government support.
“All groups involved in artisanship are going to be supported by the government,” he said, noting that it was once “a shame” that Uganda bought furniture from outside Entebbe despite having skilled local craftsmen.
Museveni also promised financial support for market vendors through government market funds and microfinance institutions, saying the money would help residents to start and grow businesses. He added that Entebbe can benefit more from tourism if all beaches are well maintained and developed, and proposed setting up a processing factory to take advantage of the area’s proximity to Lake Victoria.
First Lady Maama Janet Museveni urged Ugandans to reflect on the country’s journey over the past four decades and to safeguard the peace and stability that have been achieved.
“Gathering together in these rallies reminds us of where we have come from and what God has done for Uganda in the past 40 years,” First Lady bragged of the prevailing peace in the country.
She attributed Uganda’s peace and unity to God’s guidance saying that God has used President Museveni and the UPDF to protect the peace in this country.
She urged residents of Wakiso and Entebbe to participate in the elections saying voting is key to protecting development gains.
“Your vote is your brick that you contribute to the development of Uganda,” she said.
NRM First National Vice Chairperson Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo called for peaceful campaigns and responsible conduct among supporters.
“For us to vote well, let us behave well. A good person asks for votes without fighting or insulting others,” Kigongo noted.
He encouraged residents to attend the final NRM rally at Kololo on January 13 and to turn up in large numbers on polling day.
Meanwhile, the rally was attended by Entebbe NRM flag bearers including Mayor Fabrice Brad Rulinda, NRM MP flag bearers Stephen Gashaija Shyaka and Entebbe NRM spokesman Edrisa Figo Matovu.
