Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veterans accumulate cautioned opposition political actors in opposition to any attempts at armed rebel, vowing to defend the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, which they credit for remodeling the nation all the way by varied sectors.
Delivering a press begin on behalf of the Luwero Veterans Affiliation, Kiggundu Kabandwa emphasized that the NRM’s liberation struggle laid the muse for Uganda’s democratic fade. The affiliation’s chairperson, Hajji Edirisa Sseddunga, reiterated by the assertion that political swap may maybe maybe also peaceable finest be pursued by the established democratic processes.
“We can no longer compromise on Uganda’s peace by permitting ideologically disoriented teams to undo the gains made by sacrifice,” the assertion warned. The veterans extra applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his unwavering guidance on nationwide security, highlighting the Uganda Of us’s Defence Forces (UPDF) as one in every of the most disciplined armies within the distance.
In addition they underscored the historical significance of the Lyantonde–Kabula corridor, which played a pivotal feature within the NRM’s liberation struggle.
We shall proceed prioritising the welfare of struggle veterans. I accumulate directed a recent review of the Ministry of Luweero Triangle’s funds. We would prefer to condominium useful abet for the families of fallen and residing struggle veterans. As an different of setting up total properties for struggle-affected… pic.twitter.com/nK8Nvv08Rs
— Yoweri Okay Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) June 9, 2025
Within the intervening time, the Minister for the Luwero Triangle, Alice Kaboyo, introduced elevated government efforts to abet the livelihoods of veterans’ families by socioeconomic interventions.
Talking on the nationwide celebrations held at Kaliiro Town Council in Lyantonde District, Minister Kaboyo acknowledged over 300 profits-producing enterprises are being supported under a varied government programme focusing on veterans’ households.
She also outlined the progress of a mass housing project for veterans, which she acknowledged is intended to toughen the welfare and dignity of of us that played a most well-known feature in Uganda’s liberation.
The 2025 National Heroes Day Celebrations are being held under the theme “The Legacy and Ideals of Our Heroes: A Memorable Inspiration.”
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