By Frank Kamuntu
Tens of thousands of jubilant residents braved the rain to fill Simu Primary School Grounds on Sunday, where President Museveni’s Office of the National Chairman (ONC), led by Chief Muzzukulu Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, rolled out a massive wealth creation empowerment outreach that left locals beaming with hope.
The Bulambuli district event marked another milestone in the nationwide empowerment campaign to equip youth and women with tools for self-reliance. Hajjat Namyalo, who was the Chief Guest, delivered what she called “good news straight from Jajja wa’Bazzukulu,” confirming that President Museveni had officially accepted the TovaKuMain call and vowed to continue his wealth creation agenda into the next term following his full nomination as NRM flag bearer.
“Jajja wa’Bazzukulu has heard your voices and accepted the TovaKuMain call,” she declared. “He is ready to continue empowering every household. But remember, these tools you are receiving are not for show. Use them to change your lives and silence the doubters who say we cannot defeat poverty.”
Hon. Sarah Nambozo Wekomba, the aspiring Woman MP for Bulambuli, who welcomed Hajjat Namyalo, pledged unwavering support for President Museveni’s re-election bid. “We are backing Mzee Pakalast for a massive victory in 2026,” she said. “As Bulambuli, we stand united in gratitude for this empowerment that has finally reached our district.”
Elgon County MP Hon. Mudimi Ignatius Wamukuyu thanked President Museveni for initiating the Parish Development Model and urged locals to utilise the funds available at parish level. “Let us use these funds to create wealth in every household,” he urged. He also promised a special package for boda boda riders in the district. “I encourage you to form small groups so that you can benefit fully from these government programs,” he added.
He further challenged all beneficiaries to demonstrate results. “Don’t sell these items or misuse them. Use them to transform your families because that is what Jajja wants,” he said.
RDC Hajjat Faheera Bbosa Mpalanyi, who spoke in an exclusive interview after the handover, praised the President and ONC for delivering what she called “a long-awaited miracle.” “Today, Bulambuli has witnessed a mega empowerment worth millions,” she said. “I thank Hajjat Namyalo for making sure our people are not left behind.”
She issued a strong caution to beneficiaries against squandering the opportunity. “If you sell these items, you will only be betraying yourselves and your children,” she warned.
The distribution included crop sprayers, hair dryers, chapati stoves, tailoring machines, welding kits, car washing equipment, and startup capital tools for over a dozen groups, including Bunanudde Yedena Youth Association, Bundu Women’s Group, Bulago Car Washing Group, and Kinganda Youth Farmers.
The outreach ended with electrifying performances by Gravity Omutujju, Lil Pazo Lunabe, and other local artists, sealing the day in a spirit of celebration and renewed commitment to self-reliance.