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I extend my warmest and most sincere birthday wishes to His Royal Highness, the Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV. Your Majesty, on this special day, I join the people of Busoga and well-wishers across Uganda in celebrating your life, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the preservation, promotion and advancement of our rich cultural heritage. Since your enthronement, you have continued to stand as a symbol of unity, peace, humility and progressive leadership. Under your stewardship, the Kingdom of Busoga has witnessed renewed efforts towards strengthening unity and social cohesion among its people, preserving cultural values, and promoting socio-economic transformation, education, youth empowerment and the fight against household poverty. Your commitment to fostering harmonious cooperation with the Government in advancing development and improving the livelihoods of the people of Busoga is highly commendable and deeply appreciated. As you celebrate another year of life, I pray that Almighty God continues to bless you with good health, abundant wisdom, strength, courage and many more years of fruitful leadership as you guide the Kingdom of Busoga towards greater unity, prosperity and development. May Almighty God continue to guide and protect you, bless the Royal Family, and shower His abundant blessings upon the entire Kingdom of Busoga. “May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”_Psalm 20:4 Happy Birthday, Your Majesty, Isebantu Kyabazinga @KingNadiopeIV! For God and My Country!

I wish to extend my heartfelt best wishes to all 2026 candidates sitting for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations across the country. This is a significant milestone in your academic journey and an important step towards achieving your educational and career aspirations. Your hard work, discipline and dedication, together with the guidance and support of your teachers, parents and guardians, have prepared you for this important moment. As you begin your examinations, I encourage you to approach them with confidence, determination, discipline and integrity. Remain calm, manage your time wisely, read the questions carefully and trust in the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout your studies. Above all, believe in yourselves and remember that success is built on preparation, perseverance and faith. The Holy Bible reminds us in Proverbs 16:3: “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” I therefore encourage you to commit your efforts to God, remain focused on your goals and approach every examination with a positive mind and a determination to do your best. I further urge all candidates to uphold honesty and academic integrity by refraining from examination malpractice in all its forms. Your future must be built on genuine achievement, personal responsibility and the values that contribute to responsible citizenship and national development. As the Government of Uganda continues to prioritise education as a key pillar of human capital development and socio-economic transformation, every learner has a responsibility to embrace education as a foundation for personal growth, innovation and service to the nation. To our dedicated teachers, parents, guardians, school administrators and officials of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), I extend my sincere appreciation for your invaluable contribution to preparing our learners for this important stage. Your continued commitment, guidance and support are essential to nurturing a knowledgeable, skilled, disciplined and responsible generation. As you undertake these examinations, may you also find encouragement in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” May the Almighty God grant you wisdom, understanding, good health, peace of mind and the confidence to demonstrate your full potential. I wish you all success in your exams and pray that your efforts yield positive results, opening doors to greater opportunities and a brighter future for yourselves, your families and our beloved country, Uganda. For God and My Country!

Today, I tasked Resident District/ City Commissioners (RDCs/RCCs), Deputies, Assistants and DISOs in the Greater Masaka Sub-region to strengthen field monitoring, institutional coordination, and accountability to ensure that Government programmes and projects deliver tangible results to citizens. I conveyed these remarks in my closing address, delivered on my behalf by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Hon. Sandra Santa Alum @Santaalum , at Solo Hites Hotel in Masaka City, during a three-day capacity-building workshop held from 28–30 September 2026 for RDCs, RCCs, their deputies and assistants, RISOs, and DISOs, aimed at strengthening participants’ capacity to effectively monitor Government programmes, improve coordination among institutions, and enhance service delivery. I urged the officials to identify emerging challenges early, mobilise relevant institutions to address them, and follow up interventions until measurable results are achieved. Government programmes, institutions, and systems exist to serve citizens; therefore, district and city leadership must ensure that public resources translate into better services and improved livelihoods. I noted that the Greater Masaka Sub-region remains important to Uganda’s socio-economic development because of its agricultural potential, commercial activity, expanding urban centres, and enterprising population. However, the region continues to face challenges including poverty, youth unemployment and underemployment, land conflicts, urban pressures, environmental concerns, service-delivery gaps, and accountability challenges. I therefore called for stronger collaboration among RDCs, local governments, security agencies, technical officers, community leaders, and other stakeholders. No single institution can effectively address these challenges in isolation. Clear responsibilities, effective communication, and coordinated action are essential. Citizens should experience the presence of Government through functional public services, responsive institutions, and timely interventions—not merely through Government offices and official vehicles. I also emphasised that peace, security, and development are closely interconnected. Security must therefore be understood beyond crime prevention and enforcement. Poverty, unemployment, unresolved land disputes, social exclusion, misinformation, weak service delivery, and unattended grievances can create vulnerabilities that may develop into wider security challenges. I urged RDC structures and security agencies to strengthen preventive mechanisms, listen to communities, assess information carefully, and ensure that legitimate grievances are promptly referred to the institutions legally mandated to address them. I further called for constructive working relationships among RDCs, elected leaders, technical officers, and security agencies. Each institution has distinct legal and constitutional responsibilities, and differences in mandates should never become sources of unnecessary confrontation or rivalry. I urged RDCs to safeguard their institutional integrity while maintaining professional cooperation with elected leaders and using appropriate channels to address disagreements and governance concerns. At the same time, RDCs and RCCs must closely monitor local government performance without taking over the statutory responsibilities of technical officers. Going forward, I expect improved reporting, stronger field presence, enhanced institutional coordination, closer monitoring of Government programmes and public assets, stronger early-warning and conflict-prevention mechanisms, and measurable improvements in the performance of Government institutions across the Greater Masaka Sub-region. I urged all participants to return to their respective stations with renewed determination, professional discipline, and a clear commitment to delivering tangible results for the people of Uganda. For God and My Country!

Today, I joined the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, government dignitaries, the people of Tooro Kingdom, cultural leaders and thousands of Ugandans to pay our last tribute to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV during the funeral service at St John’s Cathedral. His Majesty King Oyo will be remembered in World Records as the world's youngest reigning monarch; he ascended the throne at just 3 years old after the death of his father and ruled Tooro for nearly three decades. King Oyo's death was an immeasurable loss to the Tooro Kingdom and Uganda at large. On behalf of the National Organising Committee (NOC), I wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency President Yoweri @KagutaMuseveni for allowing His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV a befitting official burial and for standing with the Kingdom at such a darkest hour. We are profoundly indebted to H.E. President Museveni for his fatherly love and exceptional generosity in catering for all expenses, right from the time His Majesty fell sick, his medical treatment in the United States, to the chartering of the flight that returned his body home to Entebbe, and the full organisation of his official send-off. His personal presence at Entebbe International Airport to receive the body of the King, laying a wreath and bowing before the casket draped in the national and kingdom flags, spoke volumes of his respect for the institution of the Tooro Kingdom and traditional institutions in Uganda. This gesture comforted the entire Tooro fraternity and all Ugandans who cherished King Oyo. President Museveni's decision to accord King Oyo an official burial is a true testament to his unwavering commitment to unity, culture, and the dignity of our traditional kingdoms. I appeal to the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and prayerful during this difficult time and preserve the legacy of the late His Majesty King Oyo. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." _Psalms 34:18 May His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV rest in eternal peace. For God and my country!

Today, after a briefing at the Uganda Media Center, I went on to brief Members of Parliament on the burial arrangements for the fallen King of Tooro, His Royal Highness Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

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