A wave of anticipation has swept through Katakwi and Amuria districts as residents gear up to welcome President Museveni for his campaign rallies scheduled for tomorrow, the third day of his ongoing tour of the Teso sub-region.
In Katakwi Town, streets have been adorned with yellow banners and NRM flags, while groups of supporters dressed in party colours were on Friday seen sweeping trading centres and setting up tents ahead of the President’s arrival.
Local leaders say the visit reaffirms NRM’s long-standing support in the area and provides an opportunity for residents to directly engage the President on development priorities.
“We are ready to receive our President. The people of Katakwi have always stood firm with the NRM, and we look forward to hearing his message for the next term,” said one of the residents as preparations intensified.
In Amuria District, similar scenes of enthusiasm unfolded, with the district leadership coordinating community mobilization efforts and setting up campaign grounds. Local traders reported a surge in business activity as supporters from neighbouring sub-counties arrived in town.
According to the NRM regional secretariat, Museveni is expected to emphasize ongoing government programmes in infrastructure, education, and agriculture, highlighting continued investment in the Teso sub-region under his administration.
The Teso campaign trail follows similar rallies in Kapelebyong, Kaberamaido, and Kalaki, where Museveni urged residents to consolidate the gains of peace and stability by voting for the NRM in the upcoming 2026 general election.
Opposition parties, including the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and the National Unity Platform (NUP), have also been active in parts of Teso, pledging alternative governance approaches.
However, NRM officials in Katakwi and Amuria say they remain confident of maintaining overwhelming support in the region.
Security personnel have been deployed across both districts to ensure smooth proceedings during the rallies, which are expected to attract large crowds. Cultural and religious leaders from the region are also expected to attend.
As the sun set on Friday, both Katakwi and Amuria were gripped with excitement, with residents eagerly awaiting the arrival of the man who has led Uganda for nearly four decades.
