Rukungiri NRM Members Join Nation in Celebrating Museveni’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District NRM members have joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, which was streamed live from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds where the national celebrations were held.

In Rukungiri District, the celebrations took place at Rukungiri Main Stadium on May 12, and began with a procession from the stadium through Rukungiri Town, the district headquarters, Karegyesa, and back to the stadium.

The function was attended by the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner, district security officials, the NRM administrative secretary, the Minister of Security representative, elected leaders from across the district, and members of the public, among others. Hundreds of residents gathered at the stadium to watch the ceremony live on large screens.

The Minister for Security and elected Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who was represented by his political assistant Isaac Kaharuza, said the minister contributed greatly towards organizing the celebrations to make the event colorful and successful. He thanked residents for voting for the NRM party and President Museveni.

Kaharuza said the campaign period is now over and emphasized that it is time for leaders to focus on service delivery. He noted that the government will continue ensuring that communities receive services and development programs.

He also urged residents to put politics aside and work together for the development of their areas. Kaharuza further assured the youth that the government is working on solutions to address unemployment.

NRM Administrative Secretary Devis Mutabanura said the live streaming exercise was conducted across all districts in Uganda, including Rukungiri, to thank citizens for supporting NRM leaders and President Museveni, who secured 71 percent of the vote.

The Rukungiri RDC, Bron Kikanshemeza, said the government intends to continue extending services to the people during this term. He highlighted infrastructure development such as roads, schools, and hospitals, as well as government programs including Parish Development Model, Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program, Youth Livelihood Program and among others aimed at improving livelihoods.