Published on 23/06/2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the leaders in Greater Mukono to sensitise people to embrace government’s wealth creation programs in order to fight poverty in their households.
“Leaders, you must educate our people about wealth creation. Put more emphasis on it like the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) which I studied in primary. Wealth is a solution to all things apart from freedom which is provided by the government,” he asserted.
The President made the remarks on Friday, 20th June, 2025 during a meeting with the leaders from Greater Mukono region held at Mukono Boarding P/S playground, Mukono Central Division in Mukono district.
President Museveni also advised the people of Greater Mukono to join the money economy through the four sectors of the economy which include, commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT.
President Museveni further cautioned the populace against waiting to be employed by the government, urging that the government jobs are few and cannot solve the problem of unemployment. He instead advised them to join the private sector which has millions of jobs.
President Museveni also underscored the core role of peace in sustaining development.
“Inform Ugandans that keeping peace is important. We want Uganda to be free from wars, whoever wants to disrupt it we shall deal with him/her using an iron hand. The National Resistance Movement has an experience of over 50 years in building a strong army,” he stressed.
Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, on behalf of the leaders from the Greater Mukono, expressed deepest gratitude to the President for his exceptional leadership that has brought lasting peace, security, macro-economic stability and socio-economic transformation in Uganda.
The minister also presented a summary of the leaders’ Memorandum to the President.
The Minister of State for Microfinance, Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune gave a brief on the current status of Emyooga program in the country.
He said the program focuses on job creation, household income improvement and increasing access to financial services through internal savings mobilization and government-provided seed capital.
He added that Emyooga targets 18 specialized enterprises, including boda-boda riders, women entrepreneurs, carpenters, salon operators, taxi operators, welders, market vendors, youth leaders, persons with disabilities, produce dealers, mechanics, tailors, performing artists, veterans (veterans’ widows and children), restaurant owners, fishermen, elected local leaders and journalists.
Hon. Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development said Buganda’s land system is unique and valuable, requiring special attention and careful management.
“The government remains firmly committed to protecting all legitimate land rights while ensuring traditional and modern institutions work together harmoniously. Land security is essential for economic development and social harmony throughout the region.”
Hon. Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi, National Coordinator of Parish Development Model (PDM) said that the total number of PDM SACCOs in the greater Mukono is 273, distributed across 4 districts and 3 municipalities, i.e Buvuma (38), Mukono (88), Buikwe (31), Njeru MC (16), Lugazi MC (20) and Mukono MC (9) and Kayunga (71).
He said the total cumulative capitalization amounts to Shs 83.823 billion, while the total disbursement stands at Shs 68.129 billion.
“The average disbursement rate is 81.28%, indicating efficient fund utilization across 4 districts and 3 Municipalities.”
