President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed that construction of the Bwizibwera–Nsiika–Nyakashaka–Nyakabirizi road will begin soon, saying the contractor is already in place and awaiting completion of compensation procedures.
While campaigning in Buhweju on Saturday, Museveni said government had hired a Chinese firm to execute the project and allocated Sh30 billion for compensating affected households. “The Bwizibwera–Nsiika–Nyakashaka–Nyakabirizi road will be constructed. A Chinese company has already signed a contract to build this road. They were waiting for Sh30 billion for compensations,” he said.
Museveni told residents that peace remains the basis of Uganda’s development, recalling the insecurity that once characterized the area during the liberation struggle. He noted that residents now move freely because of stability under NRM leadership. “Recently, I passed here one evening and found men drinking peacefully, without fear of being attacked. All that is because of peace,” he said.
He outlined the NRM’s four priorities, peace, development, wealth creation and jobs and pointed to expanded electricity access, improved water coverage and increased schools and health centres as evidence of progress in Buhweju.
On wealth creation, the President encouraged households with small land holdings to adopt the 4-acre model and advised larger landowners to invest in tea, coffee, cotton or cattle. He praised farmers who have embraced tea growing but warned that it is sustainable only for those with at least five acres. He also reminded residents that he previously advised them to try apple growing.
Museveni said he plans to engage the Chinese government on taxes affecting Ugandan tea exports and noted that government has set aside Sh360 billion to support large-scale farmers with seeds, fertilizers and interventions for struggling tea factories.
He dismissed claims that government is the biggest employer, saying most jobs come from private enterprise supported by a stable economic environment. He also criticised some MPs for failing to prioritize core infrastructure. “Your MPs are giving me a hard time,” he said. “Before tackling many things at once, we must first handle roads.”
Museveni promised to return to Buhweju to discuss viable income-generating activities if re-elected.