Hajji Bruhan Sserunga, the father to Common Man’s Party presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa has asked Ugandans to vote President Museveni in the forthcoming 2026 elections.
“I am a civilian veteran. I helped the NRA war people by offering shelter. I have seen where this country has come from and where it is going. I hail President Museveni for his good and wise leadership,”Sserunga said.
He was on Saturday speaking during a rally for President Museveni in Kitagwenda.
Sserunga said he has been here long enough to see what the country has gone through, hailing Museveni for ushering in peace.
“Let us support our mzee in the coming term so he can complete what he promised to do,”he said.
President Museveni commended Mzee Sserunga for his lifelong service and understanding of community challenges.
“I thank God for enabling me to meet my veteran comrade Mzee Bruhan Sserunga, the father of Munyagwa, who understands the challenges of our fishing communities. I will engage him further.”
The President also applauded Kitagwenda farmers for joining the money economy, noting that 60% of households are now earning income. He emphasized the difference between development and wealth, saying that development benefits the community, while wealth is personal.
He also thanked the Local Defence Units (LDU) for supporting the army in defeating ADF rebels, stressing the importance of peace, especially in border districts like Kitagwenda.
President Museveni pledged that government will work on the Ibanda–Kagongo–Kabujogera–Kamwenge road, explaining that delays are sometimes due to prioritization of security.
He highlighted local success stories, including that of Mr. George Matongo, a farmer who transitioned from subsistence to commercial farming. The President also pledged a coffee factory for farmers in the district.
He noted that government jobs are limited (480,000), while factories have created 1.3 million jobs, and emphasized the need for broader markets across Uganda, East Africa, and Africa.
The President also praised the achievements of the Presidential Skilling Hubs, including Ninsiima Moria from Kitagwenda, who studied hairdressing and now runs a successful salon, employs two people, and owns poultry and a coffee plantation.
The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Anita Annet Among, praised Kitagwenda residents for their loyalty to the ruling party and thanked them for warmly receiving the President. She described Kitagwenda as a hard-to-reach area that has historically suffered service delivery challenges but said the President’s decision to grant the area district status has accelerated development.
She highlighted government investments in water infrastructure, including the Kanara Gravity Water System, which cost Shs375 million and now serves over 1,600 farmers. On health, she confirmed that Ntara Health Centre IV will be upgraded to a general hospital, improving access to specialised healthcare. She added that the Ibanda–Kagongo–Kabujogera–Kamwenge road is approved for construction and will soon commence.
She reaffirmed President Museveni’s commitment to youth empowerment and urged unity within the NRM to ensure continued peace and development.
The NRM Chairperson for Kitagwenda District, Mr. Nathan Masana, thanked the President for peace and government programs transforming livelihoods. He highlighted the district’s progress since its creation in 2018, including the impact of the Emyooga programme and the Parish Development Model (PDM).
Kitagwenda District has 13 sub-counties and town councils, 55 parishes, 356 villages, and a population of 184,947 (2024 census).
Under PDM, the district’s 55 parishes have received Shs16.89 billion, with 99.91% already disbursed to 16,875 households.
The district also has 18 Emyooga SACCOs with 12,543 members, receiving Shs960 million.
In education, Kitagwenda has 68 government and 88 private primary schools, and 20 secondary schools (7 government, 13 private). However, 23 parishes lack a government primary school, and 7 sub-counties lack a government secondary school.
Health service delivery remains a challenge. Only one sub-county has a Health Centre IV and four have Health Centre IIIs, leaving eight without such facilities. Masana requested upgrades and construction of new health centers.
Access to safe water stands at 62%, leaving 37.9% unserved. Government continues to invest in water projects, including solar-powered mini schemes and rehabilitation of existing systems.
In agriculture, solar-powered irrigation in Ntutu and Kyendangara is boosting coffee production and generating income for farmers.
- The district is now connected to the national electricity grid in eight sub-counties. The rest will be connected in the next government term. Masana again appealed for the construction of the Ibanda–Kagongo–Kabujogera–Kamwenge road.
