The state minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has challenged civil servants to embrace a strong sense of nationalism, as a foundation for effective public service delivery.
Musasizi made the remarks on Thursday afternoon while presiding over pre–Tarehe Sita anniversary football and netball games held at Kabale Municipal Stadium.
In the netball match, the Kigezi Select team lost to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF 2nd Infantry Division by 48-12, while in football, Kigezi Select defeated UPDF 2nd Infantry Division 2-0.
Addressing leaders and public servants, Musasizi cautioned against sectarian tendencies, urging them to serve the country beyond considerations of tribe or place of birth.
He was responding to remarks by Kabale Municipality Town Clerk, Jamiru Kassajja Kairu, who reported challenges in the implementation of the Parish Development Model-PDM in Iganga District, noting that he felt compelled to go back home to address the situation.
In his remarks, Kassajja said a recent impromptu visit to Iganga revealed widespread administrative and service delivery failures, which he partly blamed for the National Resistance Movement’s-NRM poor performance in the last presidential and parliamentary elections in the area.
Kassajja however, commended the UPDF for its contribution to national development, particularly in health service delivery, infrastructure development, and community support initiatives.
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In his remarks, Minister Musasizi advised civil servants to focus on mentorship and capacity-building, encouraging them to train colleagues rather than concentrating work in their own hands.
Minister Musasizi asked Civil servants to emulate soldiers who serve wherever they are deployed, adding that public officers must be ready to serve in any part of the country.
He also praised the UPDF for safeguarding the achievements of the NRM, especially peace and stability, and commended Ugandans for overwhelmingly voting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the last general elections.
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Meanwhile, the National Political Commissar of the UPDF, Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko Ndarubwine, attributed the force’s stability and strong performance to cooperation between the military and civilians.
He said public willingness to share intelligence has significantly enhanced the UPDF’s ability to maintain security across the country.
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Uganda will on Friday, 6 February 2026, mark the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expected to be the chief guest. The national celebrations will be held at the National Teachers’ College playground in Kabale District, under the theme: “Defending the Gains of the Revolution & Honouring Freedom Fighters: A Call for Unity, Peace & Socio-Economic Transformation.”
