President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded residents of Maracha and Koboko for what he described as unwavering loyalty to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), promising accelerated development if the party is returned to power in 2026.
Addressing large crowds at two campaign rallies on Tuesday, Museveni positioned the NRM as the only vehicle capable of sustaining peace and expanding infrastructure in West Nile, calling on voters to protect the gains made under his administration.
In Maracha, at Nyadri Urban SS grounds, he drew attention to government investments in the education sector, listing 62 government primary schools and 7 government secondary schools in the district, in addition to private institutions.
The President cautioned school leaders against sabotaging Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) by reintroducing hidden charges.
“You remember when we introduced free education, some school authorities started reintroducing charges, making it difficult for children from poor families to study,” Museveni said.
He pointed to State House Industrial Skilling Hubs as a model of free and practical learning aimed at equipping the youth with market-ready skills.
Museveni acknowledged resource constraints but insisted that his government had pushed through strategic road developments to connect West Nile to the rest of the country.
“We struggled to tarmac Karuma all the way to Koboko, even when funds were limited. We are now planning to work on the road from Atiak–Adjumani to Moyo, and those from Panyimur to Pakwach, then to Rhino Camp and Wanyara, followed by the road from Terego to Moyo,” he told residents, urging them to back NRM in 2026 to unlock more projects.
Later in Koboko District, at Ombachi College grounds, the President praised the Parish Development Model (PDM) for embedding thousands of households into the money economy.
“On Economic and Social Infrastructure, access to safe water has now reached 79% of villages, and I am glad to note that the electricity, as you can see, has arrived, powering homes, schools, and businesses,” he said.
He revealed that 59 government primary schools, 6 secondary schools, and two new seed schools under construction are part of the government’s plan to ensure every sub-county has a secondary school.
Grateful for the reception, Museveni said:
“Awa’difo Koboko for the warm welcome Maama Janet and I received today. Koboko’s transformation is proof of the NRM’s steady gains – building peace, expanding opportunity, and ensuring that every household can participate in Uganda’s growth.”
Museveni pauses his tour on Wednesday, with rallies expected to resume on Thursday, October 16, in Yumbe and Moyo.
