Bold claim: Buikwe’s rally for Museveni revealed a mounting frustration with the NRM over unkept promises. What began as a show of support quickly became a chorus of grievances about land evictions, power shortages, and delayed PDM funds, with residents warning that patience is wearing thin.
At the Nyenga Playground, the so-called “Buganda ku Museveni” event exposed tensions between Buikwe residents and the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Instead of energizing supporters, the gathering became a forum for long-standing complaints directed at the government.
The crowd’s focus shifted from presidential backing to accountability for unfulfilled pledges. Dominant topics included land evictions on public land near Lake Victoria, persistent electricity shortages, and stalled development funds linked to the Presidential Development Model (PDM).
Land issues drew emotional responses as families said they had lost livelihoods to forced evictions, accusing authorities of failing to curb land grabbing. One participant lamented, “We are being evicted from our land, and nothing is being done about it. How can we trust a government that allows this to happen?”
Electricity concerns featured prominently as well. Residents questioned how Buikwe, a district hosting power-generation facilities, could still experience blackouts. “We have power plants here, but we suffer blackouts. How is that possible?” a resident asked.
Questions about the PDM followed, with several speakers noting that funds had not reached the intended beneficiaries. “The money was supposed to help us, but it hasn’t reached us. Where is it going?” wondered Rashid Kabonge.
In response, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, speaking for the Buganda caucus within the NRM, acknowledged the electricity challenges and outlined steps, including plans to build new substations in the district. Yet many in the crowd remained skeptical, pointing to a history of promises that did not translate into results.
Buikwe Woman MP Diana Mutasingwa earned some praise for advocating education and health services, but she admitted that broader district development has been hampered by weak power connectivity. She urged residents to back President Museveni in the 2026 elections, arguing that a renewed mandate would empower her to push Buikwe’s needs more effectively.
Nankabirwa concluded with a call for patience, insisting that government interventions would eventually yield change. Still, uncertainty lingers about whether the NRM will deliver on its commitments.
The visit occurs amid rising political competition in Buikwe, where the National Unity Platform has been gaining traction by channeling discontent with the ruling party. The 2021 elections already signaled a shift as voters sought change. Political observers warn that, unless the NRM addresses Buikwe’s core concerns, the district could lean more toward opposition parties in future contests.
Would you like this rewritten piece to lean more toward a strict news style, or keep a strongly opinionated, analytical tone with more explicit controversy and audience prompts? Also, should I add a brief glossary of local terms (e.g., PDM) for beginners?
