First Lady Janet Museveni, has expressed her deep joy at returning to Karamoja, a region she fondly described as her “second home,” reaffirming her long-standing connection and commitment to its transformation.
While addressing a rally at Lomukura Primary School Playground, Kotido town council in Kotido district on Monday where President Museveni is campaigning, Janet said she was delighted to be back among the people of Karamoja, noting that the area holds a special place in her heart due to her many years of service and partnership with the communities there.
“I am so happy to be in Karamoja. Coming to Karamoja is like coming home for me,” she said warmly. “My heart and ears are open to hear what is happening in Karamoja. The message of the NRM moving forward is to protect the gains we have made and take a leap toward transforming Uganda.”
Janet Museveni’s bond with Karamoja stretches back to her tenure as Minister for Karamoja Affairs, a role she held from 2011 to 2016. During that period, she spearheaded several initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, promoting education, and strengthening food security in the semi-arid region.
Her leadership was instrumental in implementing programs under the Office of the Prime Minister focused on water access, livestock health, and peace-building among the pastoral communities. She also championed girl-child education and maternal health projects through partnerships with local and international development agencies.
Now serving as Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Museveni continues to advocate for inclusive education and rural transformation, pledging that Karamoja will remain central in Uganda’s broader development agenda under the NRM government.
Speaking on Monday, Mrs. Museveni emphasized that the next phase of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government will prioritize ensuring that all families in Karamoja experience tangible transformation.
“We are looking forward to the next term of the NRM to ensure that all families in Karamoja have decent homes — no longer grass-thatched houses,” she said. “Our goal is for children to grow up in better families, with better food and improved living conditions.”
She thanked the people of Karamoja for turning up in large numbers to welcome her and reaffirmed her faith in their shared vision for a developed region.
“I thank you for being here in these many numbers, and may God bless you all. God bless Karamoja,” she concluded.
