The NRA led by Yoweri Museveni captured Kampala 39 years ago to this day and the President says there has been remarkable transformation of the country
President Museveni reflected on the country’s remarkable progress since the end of the bush war, emphasizing that “there is no doubt change has happened.”
The theme of the 38th NRA Liberation Anniversary celebrations, “Salutations to those who re-sanctified our Homeland,” honoured the sacrifices made during the war that led to the overthrow of the Idi Amin regime.
During his address, President Museveni highlighted the significant transformations in both infrastructure and the economy.
He pointed to the growth of Mubende, which, in his words, had expanded from a “bush” to a thriving area.
“When I come to Mubende and see how it has expanded, I get amazed,” Museveni said. “There is no doubt the change has happened.”
Reflecting on Uganda’s economic past, Museveni noted the stark contrast between then and now. He recalled how under the Amin regime, only 9% of Ugandans were part of the formal money economy, while 91% lived hand-to-mouth.
“The Amin regime collapsed the economy,” he stated, but added that the current government has worked to rebuild and diversify it.
Under his leadership, Uganda has undergone five critical stages: diversification, value addition, and more.
Museveni also touched on Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), acknowledging some negative perceptions of the program.
He emphasized that the government’s intention was never to reward a few individuals, but rather to uplift the masses.
“There were only three people benefiting from it,” he remarked, defending the program’s purpose.
The President then addressed concerns over the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, which has faced some scrutiny.
He urged local leaders to clarify the distribution channels of the PDM funds and made it clear that the government would cover any excess bank charges related to the funds.
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