Staff Reporter
The commemoration of National Resistance Movement-NRM Liberation Day holds significant value, according to sentiments expressed by veterans from Kisoro district. On January 26, 1986, the National Resistance Army guerrilla fighters successfully seized power after a prolonged war in the districts of Luwero and Nakaseke.
Col. Tadeo Hatega Haguma, who actively participated in the guerrilla war starting in 1985, acknowledges the NRM party’s commendable achievements in enhancing security and developing infrastructure. However, he emphasizes that the party still confronts various challenges that require prompt attention to prevent the potential erosion of these gains. Hatega specifically points out issues within the health sector, such as inadequate remuneration and external pressures stemming from the anti-homosexuality act, as urgent matters demanding resolution.
Hajji Badru Ssekandi, the Resident District Commissioner of Kisoro, voices concerns that the NRM government has not made substantial progress in addressing health, unemployment, and poverty reduction. Despite acknowledging challenges in service delivery, Ssekandi contends that the government, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, has achieved noticeable gains that deserve recognition.
This year’s Liberation Day celebrations took place at St. John Secondary School Akitaka playground in Jinja city’s northern division, aligning with the broader NRM party manifesto for 2021-2026. The theme, “Building a Country We All Cherish,” resonates with the party’s commitment to securing Uganda’s future.
