The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veterans have cautioned opposition political actors against any attempts at armed rebellion, vowing to defend the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, which they credit for transforming the country across various sectors.
Delivering a statement on behalf of the Luwero Veterans Association, Kiggundu Kabandwa emphasized that the NRM’s liberation war laid the foundation for Uganda’s democratic journey. The association’s chairperson, Hajji Edirisa Sseddunga, reiterated through the statement that political change should only be pursued through the established democratic processes.
“We cannot compromise on Uganda’s peace by allowing ideologically disoriented groups to undo the gains made through sacrifice,” the statement warned. The veterans further applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his unwavering guidance on national security, highlighting the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) as one of the most disciplined armies in the region.
They also underscored the historical significance of the Lyantonde–Kabula corridor, which played a pivotal role in the NRM’s liberation struggle.
We shall continue prioritising the welfare of war veterans. I have directed a fresh review of the Ministry of Luweero Triangle’s budget. We need to focus on practical support for the families of fallen and living war veterans. Instead of building entire houses for war-affected… pic.twitter.com/nK8Nvv08Rs
— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) June 9, 2025
Meanwhile, the Minister for the Luwero Triangle, Alice Kaboyo, announced increased government efforts to support the livelihoods of veterans’ families through socioeconomic interventions.
Speaking at the national celebrations held at Kaliiro Town Council in Lyantonde District, Minister Kaboyo said over 300 income-generating enterprises are being supported under a special government programme targeting veterans’ households.
She also outlined the progress of a mass housing project for veterans, which she said is intended to improve the welfare and dignity of those who played a critical role in Uganda’s liberation.
The 2025 National Heroes Day Celebrations are being held under the theme “The Legacy and Ideals of Our Heroes: A Memorable Inspiration.”
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NRM doesn’t have any ideology.
It’s a one party and cabal of thieves disguised as a government
They are more ideologically disoriented than NUP
We will beat you hand’s down in Luweero like we did in 2021
Oh Lugogo Swamp
Around 1978,; Mrs M.S Asles is reported to have ensured effective drainage across the bridge ( Kyalugondo- Nakaseeta)
Next time we heard stories of some garden
Then the incident of November 18th, 1982 at Lukomera
How I wish “dear Swamp” you could continue being mentioned among the historical sites of this nation.
Hopefully that would make the road, a shortcut to Nakaseke district become good to move on even on foot
Thanks to a proactive community trying the use of rudimentally means
Chief Veteran
As you read your speech, I started laughing, not because I was amused but amazed about the ways of man
Luckily enough you are accounting for money, where are the rest of the people that lived in your village in 1981?
You tried to account for some and piled their remsins in different places, how are those sites being maintained?
The area that forms the base of your great adventures has very miserable survivors. Please visit other areas of Uganda, it may awaken some feeling
Before you acquired those great titles, the old women in your village used to talk if okuswala and Okuwemuka
The men in those villages were real men they never used to beg and proudly paid Tax
We pray that you continue enjoying the paradise achieved through suffering of many
Long Live gallant sins if Uganda
We have spent all our adult life struggling to attend to matters arising