President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday issued a fresh set of directives aimed at improving coordination, boosting agricultural production, and strengthening accountability in government programmes as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders’ retreat entered its sixth day at the National Leadership Institute.
Addressing Members of Parliament, Museveni directed Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) to ensure that all communication regarding resources sent to districts is shared with MPs and LCV Chairpersons.
He said the move is intended to enhance transparency, reduce duplication, and improve coordination in implementing programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The President also revealed that government is preparing to roll out a nationwide fish farming programme, with a particular focus on wetlands.
He noted that aquaculture requires specialised equipment and greater state support beyond the Shs1 million currently provided under PDM, calling for a more structured government-led approach.
On security and infrastructure, Museveni announced plans to establish a military barracks in Bulambuli District near Kween.
He described the project as a long-standing proposal aimed at strengthening security and supporting socio-economic development in the Sebei sub-region.
He further directed that all idle government land be put to productive use, including planting seedlings to boost agricultural output.
Background
The directives come amid ongoing concerns over coordination gaps between technocrats and political leaders at the district level, which have affected the effective implementation of government programmes.
Museveni has consistently emphasised wealth creation at the household level, urging leaders to prioritise practical agricultural interventions such as irrigation, livestock farming, and aquaculture.
The push for fish farming aligns with broader efforts to diversify income sources and maximise the use of natural resources, including wetlands, while maintaining environmental sustainability.
The directive to share information with MPs and LCV Chairpersons also reflects long-standing calls within the NRM for closer collaboration between elected leaders and civil servants, particularly in monitoring service delivery and ensuring accountability.
Meanwhile, the planned establishment of a military barracks in eastern Uganda forms part of the government’s wider strategy to enhance national security while stimulating local economies through infrastructure development.
The Kyankwanzi retreat, held periodically to align party leaders on policy and ideology, continues to focus on key national priorities, including economic transformation, governance, and improved service delivery.
