{"id":1396,"date":"2025-10-12T09:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2025-10-12T09:57:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:57:35","slug":"a-vote-for-nrm-is-a-vote-for-peace-janet-museveni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1396","title":{"rendered":"A Vote for NRM Is a Vote for Peace Janet Museveni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has urged Ugandans, particularly the youth, to vote for peace and stability as the country moves toward the 2026 general elections.
Speaking at a rally in Nebbi District, where she accompanied President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his campaign trail on Saturday, Janet Museveni reminded voters to cherish the peace that Uganda currently enjoys, warning them not to take it for granted. \u201cEvery one of us who has a vote has a responsibility to vote for a peaceful Uganda,\u201d she said. \u201cMany of our elders still remember the painful days when Uganda was torn apart by violence and instability.\u201d
She emphasized that peace is the foundation of national development and prosperity, noting that without it, no country can thrive. \u201cIf we mishandle the peace we have, there will be no other homeland to run to,\u201d she cautioned.
Janet Museveni further encouraged citizens to take personal responsibility in protecting Uganda\u2019s peace and freedom: \u201cPlease remember, you have a responsibility to your family, to your district, and to your country to ensure that peace and freedom remain in Uganda. And God is using the NRM in this season to fight for that freedom and peace.\u201d
Museveni Reaffirms NRM\u2019s Commitment to Peace and Unity
President Yoweri Museveni, the NRM presidential flag bearer, echoed his wife\u2019s message, stating that Uganda\u2019s peace and stability are a result of the NRM\u2019s inclusive ideology and firm stance against sectarian politics. \u201cNRM has been active on the Ugandan scene for the last 65 years,\u201d he said. \u201cThe reason there is peace in Uganda today is because we don\u2019t believe in sectarianism not of religion, not of tribe, and not of gender. We value every citizen equally.\u201d
The President explained that before independence, Uganda\u2019s political landscape was sharply divided along religious and tribal lines, which made it difficult for any political group to achieve national unity. These divisions, he noted, were the root cause of the instability that plagued the country for decades.
\u201cBy 1965, we had seen the danger of sectarianism and said no, this is very dangerous,\u201d Museveni recalled. \u201cThat is how we began youth study groups, which later evolved into the NRM.\u201d
He praised the NRM\u2019s guiding principles of patriotism and Pan-Africanism, crediting them for uniting Ugandans and building strong national institutions such as the army, police, and civil service institutions that serve all citizens without discrimination.
Progress in Education and Infrastructure
President Museveni also highlighted Uganda\u2019s progress in the education sector, particularly in the West Nile sub-region. He pointed out that in 1961, there were only three A-level schools across the entire country, while Nebbi District alone now has eight government secondary schools, most offering A-level education. \u201cThis shows how far we have come,\u201d he said, emphasizing the government\u2019s ongoing efforts to expand educational access and improve infrastructure across the region.
He reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to enhancing road networks, education, and social services in West Nile and other regions, ensuring that all Ugandan children have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
In closing, both President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni reminded Ugandans that the peace and progress they enjoy today are a direct result of the NRM\u2019s vision, urging them to protect and sustain it through their votes in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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