President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the people of Kawempe to make informed political choices by prioritizing the reputation of a political party over individual candidates ahead of the by-elections.

Museveni, who was speaking to a crowd of local residents during a rally at Kawempe Mbogo playground on March 11, 2025 told the people of Kawempe to choose a party that fully understands their needs and can deliver solutions to their problems.

“People are making mistakes because they don’t understand politics,” Museveni said. “First, you must elect a party that understands your sickness or your problems, because if you don’t do that, you will not get a solution.”

The President called on the voters not to be deceived by individual personalities or faces but to focus on the reputation of the political party.

“Does this party have the capacity to understand and solve my problems?” he asked.

Museveni reflected on the history of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), informing the voters that from the very beginning, the party understood the country’s challenges.

“The NRM knew what to do to help you people. I know Kawempe very well. I remember when we were ambushing Obote’s vehicles at Kawanda, Matugga, Kigogwa, Migadde, and I had a camp in Nansana and Namugongo. Today, those same areas are now full of factories,” he stated.

The President encouraged residents to embrace the ever-growing industries and factories that are now creating jobs and contributing to the economy.

He emphasized that these factories are a direct result of the NRM’s leadership, which has brought stability to Uganda.

“Those factories came because of the stability of the NRM. They came because there is electricity to run them,” Museveni said.

He encouraged the people to look at how they can benefit from these industrial developments, whether by securing employment in the factories or by providing services such as selling food to the workers.

“When those factories are near you, you should see how to benefit from them,” he added.

Museveni also addressed ongoing challenges, particularly in the education sector pointing out that while the NRM government had introduced free education in government schools, some local schools still charge fees.

He urged voters to hold their elected representatives accountable, questioning why charges persist in schools that are supposed to offer free education.

“If the government has provided free education, why are there still charges in government schools?” Museveni asked, urging the people to demand answers from their MPs and local government leaders.

He advised the people of Kawempe to focus on parties that can bring about real change and development for their communities, stressing that leadership rooted in understanding and commitment to solving problems is key to the nation’s progress.

With the election season fast approaching, Museveni’s message resonated with the crowd, allowing the people of Kawempe to think critically about their vote and choose leaders who understand and can address their needs.