Muntu Launches 'Homestead-Based Manifesto' Ahead of 2026 Polls

By Dan Ayebare | Friday, October 10, 2025
Muntu Launches 'Homestead-Based Manifesto' Ahead of 2026 Polls
Everything the government should do must connect with the realities of an ordinary Ugandan

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential flag bearer, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Gregory Muntu, has launched his 2026–2031 manifesto under the theme “A Bold Vision for Change, Collaboration, and the Future We Are Building Together.”

The launch, held in Kampala, drew several politicians and party supporters who hailed the document as a “homestead-based” roadmap for Uganda’s socioeconomic transformation.

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Speaking at the event, ANT national coordinator Alice Alaso described the manifesto as people-centered and practical, saying it links governance directly to the well-being of ordinary Ugandans.

“Everything the government should do must connect with the realities of an ordinary Ugandan,” she emphasised, highlighting that the manifesto addresses key household needs such as income security, healthcare, education, and housing.

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In his address, Muntu said the document reflects ANT’s values-driven approach to leadership, anchored in integrity, service, and competence.

“This is not just a political document. It is a vision for a nation reborn. This is not just seasonal excitement but a step towards real transformation,” he stated, pledging a peaceful and principled transition of power built on institutional trust and constitutionalism.

The 2026–2031 manifesto, dubbed proposes a comprehensive economic plan focused on empowering homesteads to earn at least Shs 25.2 million annually through agriculture, industry, services, and strategic support. It priorities agricultural revitalisation, industrial growth, and sustainable management of Uganda’s natural resources.

Other highlights include commitments to: Strengthen land rights and stop illegal evictions, Invest in reliable energy, transport, and ICT infrastructure,Reform the public sector with zero tolerance for corruption,Improve access to healthcare and education,Promote gender equality and inclusion for youth, women, and persons with disabilities,Address the plight of migrant workers and ensure accountability for deaths of Ugandans abroad.

The party also pledges to build a government that upholds justice, restores public trust, and delivers measurable progress “one homestead at a time.”

Muntu concluded by urging Ugandans to join what he called “a disciplined movement to reclaim our country’s dignity and rebuild its promise.”

“Together, we will build a Uganda where opportunity is not a privilege for the few but a delivered promise for all,” he said.

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