Landowners on a Ugandan island are finally getting paid for their seized property. President Yoweri Museveni assured Buvuma District residents that the government will fully compensate those who gave up land for an oil palm project, stating the money exists but requires careful verification to pay only rightful claimants. NRM Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo revealed a dedicated 24 billion shillings fund, with 14 billion already released for these payments.
The President, campaigning with First Lady Janet Museveni, explained that his legal team prepared a report to guide the long-delayed compensation process. He cited broader development under his administration, including new roads, schools, and water access, while acknowledging Buvuma remains unconnected to the national power grid, promising solutions using solar energy and cables from Mayuge. He pledged to upgrade the local health center to a district hospital and establish a fish processing plant, blaming fishermen rather than authorities for Lake Victoria's degradation.
Kasolo noted the oil palm project's first harvest occurred recently, marking progress for the commercial agriculture initiative. District NRM chairperson Fred Wandera thanked the government for improved ferry services and outlined the impacts of the Parish Development Model, with over 11,000 households receiving funds. He highlighted completed solar-powered water and irrigation schemes but stressed electricity and road upgrades as critical remaining needs.
The First Lady urged voters to remember national progress under the NRM over four decades, linking continued development to supporting the party. Museveni formally endorsed local NRM candidates, handing them party flags for the upcoming elections. The rally attracted thousands, including central committee members and cultural leaders, showcasing the ruling party's mobilization effort in the island district.
The President, campaigning with First Lady Janet Museveni, explained that his legal team prepared a report to guide the long-delayed compensation process. He cited broader development under his administration, including new roads, schools, and water access, while acknowledging Buvuma remains unconnected to the national power grid, promising solutions using solar energy and cables from Mayuge. He pledged to upgrade the local health center to a district hospital and establish a fish processing plant, blaming fishermen rather than authorities for Lake Victoria's degradation.
Kasolo noted the oil palm project's first harvest occurred recently, marking progress for the commercial agriculture initiative. District NRM chairperson Fred Wandera thanked the government for improved ferry services and outlined the impacts of the Parish Development Model, with over 11,000 households receiving funds. He highlighted completed solar-powered water and irrigation schemes but stressed electricity and road upgrades as critical remaining needs.
The First Lady urged voters to remember national progress under the NRM over four decades, linking continued development to supporting the party. Museveni formally endorsed local NRM candidates, handing them party flags for the upcoming elections. The rally attracted thousands, including central committee members and cultural leaders, showcasing the ruling party's mobilization effort in the island district.
