Speaking to thousands of supporters, Museveni recalled the town’s history during the 1971–72 struggle.
“When I travel through Uganda, I thank God, these places were once battlefields. In 1971–72, Iganga was a small town where I even hid 12 guns during the struggle. Today, we celebrate peace,” he said.
At the rally, he encouraged residents not to ignore government wealth-creation initiatives.
“Many in Iganga, Kamuli, Abim, Lira, and other districts have used the 4-acre model, PDM, Emyooga, and Youth and Women funds to get out of poverty. Let everyone join this journey,” he urged.
Museveni also reaffirmed commitments to free universal education, improved infrastructure, and ongoing projects to tarmac the Iganga–Bulopa–Kamuli road, expand water access, and increase electricity supply.
“Only the NRM has the capacity to transform Uganda. I ask for your support so we can protect the peace and create more prosperity,” the President concluded, highlighting the party’s role in sustaining development and stability.
