Disarmament and Stability Key Factors Behind Karamoja Development, Says President.

 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has hailed the gains of peace in Karamoja, calling it the foundation for the region’s development.

Speaking to thousands of his supporters at a campaign rally held at Jubilee 2000 Secondary School in Karenga District, President Museveni reflected on the challenges, achievements and future plans for the area.

The President emphasized the need of peace, has been the cornerstone for progress in Karamoja.

As Uganda’s leader, President Museveni said he could not allow citizens to continue dying. “Some people said, ‘You cannot disarm the Karamojong unless you disarm the Turkana, Somalia, or Ethiopia.’ I told them, my responsibility is Uganda. I will disarm my people and protect their lives.”

He also highlighted the social impact of the violence giving an example of a woman in Nakapiripirit who had been married nine times, and all her husbands had been killed by the guns. What sort of country is that?”

“Today, Karamoja is enjoying peace,” he said. “Children are now going to school, and health services like immunization have improved because there is no more death by gun. The population is growing because people are surviving.”

The President noted further, with peace restored, development began to follow; “Electricity has arrived here in Karenga. Years ago, power stopped in Soroti and Lira, and the economy had collapsed. Through prioritization, we extended electricity to Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, and now Karenga,” he said.

Communication infrastructure also improved through strategic partnerships with the private sector.

As a summary the President Museveni outlined ongoing infrastructure projects, highlighting road improvements as a key priority.

“We have already brought tarmac near you. From Kitgum, the road has reached close, and from Moroto, tarmac is already in Kotido and Kaabong. The next plan is to connect Kitgum– Namukora– Karenga–Kidepo and improve the Moroto–Kotido–Kaabong road.”

Despite development, President Museveni reminded residents that personal wealth must be actively pursued. And urged locals to use government programs such as Entandikwa, NAADS, OWC, Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model (PDM) to lift themselves out of poverty.

The President also handed over the NRM flags to NRM aspiring Members of Parliament, LC V chairpersons, councillors, and other party candidates in Karenga District, formally endorsing their participation in the upcoming elections.

Hon. Baatom Ben Koryang, MP for Dodoth West, praised the peace and development in Karenga.







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