Kasese Woman MP Hails Museveni For PDM Impact As NRM Marks President’s Birthday

Kasese Woman Member of Parliament Sarah Ithungu Masereka Baleke has joined other National Resistance Movement supporters in Kampala to celebrate President Yoweri Museveni’s birthday, praising his contribution to the development of Kasese and Uganda while highlighting the impact of government programmes on communities in the district.

Baleke made the remarks in Kampala at the headquarters of the office of the national chairman in Kyambogo, where NRM supporters gathered to mark Museveni’s birthday. She used the occasion to thank the President for what she described as his contribution to Uganda’s liberation and for programmes that have, in her view, improved the livelihoods of people in Kasese.

“We wish him a happy birthday. We, as people of Kasese, thank you for the work you have done for Uganda and Kasese at large. We also thank you for liberating Uganda,” Baleke said.

Her message focused particularly on the Parish Development Model, a government programme intended to move households into the money economy by supporting income generating activities at parish level. Baleke said the programme has had a visible impact among residents in Kasese, where beneficiaries have used government support to strengthen their livelihoods.

“We as the people of Kasese celebrate the President specifically for the work done in Kasese, especially PDM, that has transformed the lives of the citizens,” she said.

According to Baleke, the programme has provided communities with opportunities to improve their economic wellbeing, making it one of the government interventions she believes deserves recognition as Museveni marks another birthday.

“The project has done very well in Kasese, and it has elevated the lives of people in Kasese, and we are very happy about this project,” she said.

Beyond economic programmes, Baleke also used the occasion to commend the government’s response to the Ebola outbreak that affected parts of western Uganda. She said the swift closure of borders helped prevent further transmission of the disease in Kasese and neighbouring Bundibugyo.

She also praised health workers who, according to her, remained active in markets and at border points as authorities worked to contain the threat.

“Our medical team worked tirelessly both in the markets and at the border,” Baleke said, adding that the restrictions at the border remained in place and that there were no current infections in the area.

Her comments come as the ruling NRM continues to use public occasions to reflect on the legacy of the movement and the government’s development record. President Museveni has also called on Ugandans to honour those who died during the liberation struggle, placing renewed emphasis on the history and sacrifices associated with the movement’s rise to power.

For Kasese, Baleke’s message places the focus not only on the political history of the NRM, but also on the practical concerns facing communities, including household incomes, public health and access to government programmes.

As the celebrations continue, her remarks underscore the political importance of demonstrating how national policies translate into changes in people’s daily lives, particularly in districts such as Kasese where economic opportunity and public health remain central concerns for residents.

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