NRM commends Kabaka Mutebi for ‘welcoming all Ugandans’

Todwong thanked the monarch in particular for uniting all people living in the Kingdom, irrespective of their political affiliation.

 "I am humbled by your gesture of welcoming and consolidating our people across all political divides and religions,” said Todwong.

“We are in the public domain to serve the interests of the country. Therefore, Cultural institutions and government are the cooking stones which must work together to benefit the ordinary people.”

Todwong passed his message on through the Buganda Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga during a courtesy call at Bulange Mengo.

The NRM SG reiterated his party’s commitment to continue working with Buganda and other traditional institutions to drive the socioeconomic development of all Ugandans.

"As NRM, we are grateful to you for your deliberate efforts in transforming the lives of the ordinary people through projects in agriculture like coffee growing, education, and health,” Todwong said as he addressed the media after the meeting,” he said.

Todwong also extended to the Kabaka greetings of the NRM Chairman President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the leadership of the party, and those of the Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II. 

On his part, Mayiga pledged his full support in collaborating with the government to implement policies that are in the interest of those still living in poverty. 

“The NRM is of course the party in power and the government implements the programs of the party in power. There are certain aspects of programs that we are interested in like skilling the youth because everybody must be skilled at something to survive,” he said.

He added, “I am sure if they (the government) hear of programs we have in the Kingdom, they should work with us to enhance those programs that uplift the status of our people.”

The Katikkiro underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting the health of all citizens and therefore will be glad to team up with the government in the health line.

Owek. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, the Kingdom’s Minister of Information and Owek. David Ntege who is the Clerk of the Buganda Lukiiko were also present.