President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to meet with cultural leaders across Uganda in September in a meeting that will aim at discussing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government’s vision and strengthen ties with traditional leaders.
“We started as a student movement in the 1960s, then evolved into a fighting force due to internal politics. Eventually, we became a political movement with strong views that we want to share with traditional leaders to avoid conflicts,” Museveni stated.
He made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation of African cultural leaders, led by Umukuka III of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, at State House, Entebbe.
The President emphasized the importance of cultural leaders in educating their communities about wealth creation and improving livelihoods.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting prosperity among Ugandans, questioning whether Africa’s development can rely on external aid.
“If begging were the solution, Africa would be rich by now, as it has been seeking aid for nearly 70 years. Prosperity will come from each adult producing or participating in the production of goods and services, selling them sustainably, and earning money to improve their lives,” Museveni said.
He highlighted the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM), which allocates funds to villages to encourage wealth creation. Museveni explained that economic growth requires a market for goods, both domestically and across Africa. “Our people need to understand the importance of patriotism and Pan-Africanism. Socio-economic transformation is crucial; our people must become modern and move beyond past practices,” he noted.
The President also warned against divisive politics based on tribalism, stressing that it hampers development.
Umukuka III expressed gratitude for the government’s support in the Bugisu sub-region, particularly during cultural events and ceremonies. He praised the impact of the PDM, reporting that the region had received over Shs100 billion in one year, an unprecedented achievement. “The PDM has brought significant development and empowerment to our communities, and we are witnessing tangible impacts on the lives of our people,” he said.
He pledged that the Bamasaba Cultural Institution would continue to support government programs to build a brighter future for Ugandans. Additionally, he lauded President Museveni for fostering cultural institutions through supportive legislation and expressed commitment to the President’s vision for a united Africa.
His Royal Highness, Torgbui Amenya Fiti V, President of the Forum of Kings, Queens, and Traditional Leaders in Africa and Paramount Chief of Aflao Traditional Area-Ghana, also thanked President Museveni for his Pan-African spirit and solidarity.
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