Minister Kasolo responds to Kyotera residents: "You dropped me, but President Museveni picked me up"

Minister of State for Microfinance, Hajji Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, shared his reflections with the residents of Kyotera, highlighting the irony of his political journey.

Speaking in Kyakonda village during the monitoring of the Emyooga program's progress, Kasolo recounted his political defeat in the 2021 parliamentary elections and how, despite losing his seat, he was entrusted with a ministerial role by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Kasolo, who lost his Kyotera Member of Parliament seat to John Paul Mpalanyi Lukwago of the Democratic Party (DP), reminded the residents of how they had turned their backs on him during the elections.

"You dropped me, and the President picked me up. I am now serving," Kasolo told the gathering, emphasizing President Museveni's continued trust in him despite the local electoral outcome.

He pointed out the contrast between the local electorate's decision and the President's confidence in his capabilities.

"A President who is not from Kyotera knows me better than the people of Kyotera who refused to re-elect me," he remarked, conveying a mix of disappointment and pride in his current role.

Kasolo's defeat in the 2021 elections did not derail his political career; instead, it positioned him in a crucial government role where he continues to serve the nation.

The Minister's comments come as he is deeply involved in the Emyooga program, an initiative aimed at promoting financial inclusion and improving livelihoods through the establishment of savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs) across the country.

Kasolo's visit to Kyotera was part of his ongoing efforts to ensure the success of this program, which is designed to boost economic activities at the grassroots level.

During the event in Kyakonda, Kasolo encouraged residents to embrace the initiative, describing it as a powerful tool for economic empowerment.

He urged the people of Kyotera to support and participate in the program, which targets sectors such as agriculture, small-scale trade, and artisan work.

In his speech, Kasolo also expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he has received from President Museveni, who, despite his electoral defeat, appointed him as a minister.

"The President knows his son, and he did not abandon him; instead, he extended my service as a minister," Kasolo noted, reaffirming his loyalty to the President and the ruling party.

As the State Minister for Microfinance, Kasolo plays a key role in implementing financial initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and fostering economic growth.

Despite the electoral setback, Kasolo's ministerial appointment allows him to continue serving the people, albeit in a different capacity, with a focus on driving the success of initiatives like Emyooga for the betterment of the communities he once represented in Parliament.