President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will this week camp in the Kigezi subregion to inspect the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other wealth creation activities.
On Wednesday, 12th February 2025, President Museveni will visit two model farmers in Kisoro and Rubanda districts who were directly supported by the government through PDM.
President will visit Angelo Nsenkanabo, a farmer with five dairy cows in Ruhare village , Ruhare parish, Chachi Sub county in Kisoro district and Evas Akampulira, a resident of Bubare trading Centre in Rubanda district who ventured in poultry after getting support from PDM.
In Rubanda district, the President will also commission a power plant built by the government of Uganda.
Jane Barekye, the State House Controller, on Wednesday, 11th February 2025, while meeting a section of Kigezi district leaders at Kabale district headquarters, said the President will also later hold a public rally on PDM and meet local leaders from the region, among other programs.
According to her, a public rally will be held in Rukiga district on Thursday
President Museveni will next week head to the Ankole subregion to assess the implementation of PDM and wealth creation activities.
KIGEZI SUB-REGION GEARS UP FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ZONAL TOUR
Kigezi sub-region is ready for the Presidential Zonal Tour, which is focused on the wealth creation initiatives across the country.
On Tuesday afternoon/evening members of the National Organizing Committee (NOC) including the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua; State Minister of Investment, Evelyn Anite and State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye briefed leaders from the Kigezi region on the upcoming Presidential Zonal Tour scheduled for February 12th to 15th, 2025.
The briefing aimed at informing and preparing the Kigezi leadership for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s visit, which is part of a series of regional tours assessing the implementation of key government wealth creation programs. Essentially, it includes visitation to the successful model farmers by the President, meeting with the particular sub-region leaders and a public rally to address the wider populace.
The Presidential Zonal Tour National Organizing Committee is chaired by the Vice President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, who is also already in the sub-region. Other members include the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja; NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong; Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua; State Minister of Investment, Hon. Evelyn Anite; State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye and Commissioner for the National Secretariat of Patriotism, Hellen Seku.
Also at the forefront are Kigezi sub-region leaders, including the Minister of Information and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi; State Minister of Industry, Hon. David Bahati and State Minister of Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi.
