President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential Flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, has wrapped up his second day of campaigns in the Lango sub-region with major rallies in Amolatar and Dokolo districts.
Speaking to thousands of supporters at Dokolo Technical School grounds on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, President Museveni called on Ugandans to renew their trust in him and the NRM government. He highlighted key achievements and unveiled new pledges aimed at pushing Uganda into middle-income status.
The event, attended by top government officials, party leaders, and several defectors from opposition parties, carried the theme “Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into a High Middle-Income Status.”
Focus on Wealth Creation
In his address, President Museveni emphasized that household incomes and wealth creation remain the “solution to Uganda’s prosperity.” He noted that although the economy has improved, many Ugandans still practice subsistence farming, working only to survive.
“The challenge we have had since 2013 is that 68% of our people were working just to feed themselves. When you only work for the stomach, where do you get money to buy clothes or handle other needs?” he asked, earning applause from the crowd.
He encouraged families to shift to commercial farming and other income-generating activities. He cited success stories from the Lango region, such as a farmer named Okello in Amolatar, who earns a stable income from commercial agriculture, and a woman named Apio, who used Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to invest in maize and livestock.
“These are examples of how small support, when used wisely, can change lives,” he said.
Parish Development Model (PDM)
The President dedicated a large part of his speech to explaining the PDM program, which provides UGX 100 million to each parish annually to support household enterprises. He pointed out that PDM funds are more favorable than high-interest bank loans, giving beneficiaries more time to repay.
“If this was money from lenders, you would borrow one million shillings and pay back five million after a year. But PDM funds are payable after two years, so you can plant, harvest, and earn before repayment,” he explained.
He also announced that in his next term, he plans to increase PDM funding by UGX 15 million per parish, specifically to support local leaders who have not directly benefited before. He warned communities to guard the funds against mismanagement.
“Don’t let anyone misuse this money. If someone tries, expose them and we shall take action,” the President said.
Promoting the Four-Acre Model
President Museveni urged the people of Lango to adopt the NRM’s four-acre model introduced in 1996: one acre for coffee, one for fruits, one for pasture to support dairy farming, and one for food crops. He said small ventures like poultry, piggery, and fish farming could also boost family incomes.
“Even without a tarmac road in your village, you can still be rich. Wealth begins at home,” he stressed.
Education, Health, and Infrastructure
The President compared the limited educational opportunities of the 1960s to the current wide access. He credited the NRM for expanding schools across Uganda and pledged more investment in education and human capital development.
On health, Museveni acknowledged problems such as drug theft in health centers and called on communities to help fight it. “If I get my people of God to monitor, we can stop drug theft,” he said.
He also cited the extension of electricity, better telecommunications, and road projects as part of the NRM’s achievements since 1986. He promised to work on the Lango–Namasale and Lira–Barlege roads to reduce travel time and ease trade.
Job Creation and Cattle Compensation
President Museveni linked job creation to wealth generation, arguing that when households engage in commercial farming, they also create employment for others. He gave an example of Joseph Ijara from Serere, who reportedly makes UGX 1 billion annually with UGX 800 million in profits while employing many Ugandans.
He also addressed the longstanding issue of cattle compensation in northern Uganda, promising to provide five cows per affected household. He assured residents that although the process may take time, all eligible families would benefit.
“Please support the NRM again. We are not talkers; we are doers,” he said.
At the rally, President Museveni handed party flags to NRM parliamentary flagbearers from Dokolo District and welcomed new members from opposition parties. Local leaders, including Mr. Geoffrey Opio Ekong, the NRM chairperson for Dokolo, pledged to deliver massive support.
“Our target is to give you 85% or even 100% of the votes. It is possible in Dokolo,” Mr. Ekong promised.
Prominent leaders such as Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among and Government Chief Whip Hon. Denis Hamson Obua praised the government for bringing peace, development, and infrastructure to the Lango sub-region. They highlighted projects such as Akibua Stadium, Lira University, and the ongoing Lira–Kamdini road upgrade.
After the rallies in Amolatar and Dokolo, President Museveni is expected to continue his campaign in Otuke and Alebtong districts, where he will reinforce the NRM’s message of stability, development, and wealth creation. By the end of the week, he is set to have covered all nine districts and Lira City in the Lango sub-region.