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Museveni Launches Re-Election Campaign, Promises Infrastructure and Growth

10/2/2025

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President Yoweri Museveni launched his re-election campaign in Luweero, stressing empowerment.
He cited growth from 23,000 telephones in 1986 to 28 million.
Museveni pledged infrastructure upgrades, including the Lango–Namasale and Lira–Barlege roads.
He proposed five cows per affected household for cattle compensation in the north.
Museveni framed wealth creation via the Parish Development Model; 19% in Luweero live below poverty.

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Story summary

President Yoweri Museveni launched his re-election campaign in Luweero, stressing empowerment.
He cited growth from 23,000 telephones in 1986 to 28 million.
Museveni pledged infrastructure upgrades, including the Lango–Namasale and Lira–Barlege roads.
He proposed five cows per affected household for cattle compensation in the north.
Museveni framed wealth creation via the Parish Development Model; 19% in Luweero live below poverty.