RUKIGA, UGANDA – The National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, launched his party’s campaign tour in the Kigezi sub-region with a sharp critique of the government’s allocation of public funds.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Addressing a vibrant crowd at the Nyeikunama play ground in Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga District, Kyagulanyi accused the government of misusing taxpayers’ money by deploying a massive security detail to “sabotage” his campaigns while critical public servants remain underpaid.
“It is a shame that the government finds money to fuel countless security vehicles to follow and disrupt our peaceful meetings, but cannot find the money to pay our teachers, doctors, and even the police officers themselves a living wage,” Kyagulanyi stated.
He argued that these resources would be better spent addressing the welfare of government workers who are essential to national development.
The NUP leader pledged that his administration would prioritize the pressing issues affecting ordinary Ugandans, specifically promising a significant increase in teacher salaries.
“We recognize the noble work of our teachers in shaping the future. Our government will ensure that a teacher who spends time diligently educating our children in government schools receives a salary that reflects their crucial role in our society,” he declared.
He also promised to revitalize Uganda’s staggering public sector, specifically targeting the dilapidated state of health facilities and poor road networks that are vital for daily survival.
Kyagulanyi was accompanied by his wife, Barbie Itungo, and the NUP Vice President for the Western Region, Hon. Jackline Jolly Tukamushaba, who is also the party’s flag bearer for Rukiga Woman MP.
In her remarks, Hon. Tukamushaba expressed sincere gratitude to the people of Rukiga for their enthusiastic welcome, noting the strong turnout as a sign of the district’s readiness for change.
She also launched a stinging criticism against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), alleging underhanded tactics to suppress their rallies.
“It is a shame that the NRM government is spending money to pay people to stay away from our gatherings and to stop boda boda cyclists from transporting people to our rallies,” Tukamushaba alleged.
She emphasized that the NUP’s manifesto is designed to create a more equitable Uganda where every citizen has an equal opportunity to benefit from the nation’s wealth, regardless of tribe or personal connections.
The rally in Muhanga served as the launchpad for Kyagulanyi’s crucial multi-day campaign tour of the Kigezi sub-region, an area traditionally seen as a ruling party stronghold.
The campaign is scheduled to continue with a major rally at Kabale Main Stadium on Monday evening, followed by stops in Kisoro, Rubanda, Kanungu, and Rukungiru in the coming days.
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