Summary:
- Musimenta noted that the council felt a special recognition of President Museveni was warranted, calling it “the least we could do for him.”
RUKUNGIRI: The Rukungiri District Council has unanimously approved the erection of a monument to honor President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his contributions to Uganda’s peace and development.
The motion was on Tuesday presented as an urgent matter of national importance by Secretary for Education and tourism Musimenta Cledonia Clare during a district council session chaired by District Speaker James Turyamubona. Musimenta provided information on the Presidential Legacy Monument project planned for Rukungiri District.
In her remarks, Musimenta noted that the council felt a special recognition of President Museveni was warranted, calling it “the least we could do for him.” She stated that when the NRM party celebrated its achievements at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under Museveni’s leadership, the decision was made to establish the Presidential Legacy Monument Project in Rukungiri, aimed at benefiting the entire nation.
The monument, to be constructed at the Rukungiri District headquarters, is expected to attract tourists.
CUE IN CLEDONIA…..ON MOTION…….ENG//
