President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Members of Parliament to spearhead the profiling of household welfare status in every county, as part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).
President Museveni made the directive while presiding over the International Labour Day celebrations at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School grounds in Matale, Buikwe District on Friday.
The event was held under the theme: “Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and Promoting a Decent Workforce for Competitive Enterprises.”
The President said the initiative is key to lifting Ugandans out of subsistence living, noting that accurate data on household income levels will ensure targeted support reaches the intended beneficiaries.
Museveni urged MPs to fully support the PDM, which is being scaled up in both funding and coverage, citing what he described as its growing impact across communities.
In a related development, Museveni announced plans to launch a nationwide fish farming campaign next year aimed at revitalising the fisheries sector. He reiterated the government’s stance on regulating fishing activities across all water bodies, including limiting the number of fishermen to prevent depletion of fish stocks.
The President also revealed plans to support commercial fish farming along the fringes of wetlands in Buikwe District, cautioning farmers against encroachment and misuse of these sensitive ecosystems.
He pointed to the success of the Limoto Presidential Fish Farm as a model for profitable and sustainable aquaculture, and emphasised the critical role wetlands play in irrigation and agriculture.
Museveni further advised the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to explore more profitable investment avenues for workers’ savings. He suggested a shift toward infrastructure projects such as toll roads, arguing they offer better returns compared to current strategies.
The President also directed the Ministry of Education to urgently revamp Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School in Matale, Buikwe District, citing infrastructural and operational challenges.
Vice President Jessica Alupo highlighted improvements in Uganda’s employment sector, attributing progress to industrialisation, sustained peace and security, and supportive government policies.
Meanwhile, Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi outlined ongoing economic reforms, including investment support schemes, vocational skills development, and strengthened social protection programmes.
Amongi also commended Museveni for assenting to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, which sets new standards for the labour sector. She revealed plans to tighten regulation of external labour recruitment companies, including increasing their security bond to Shs100 million and enforcing stricter safeguards for migrant workers.
Additionally, the minister emphasised the need for improved labour dispute resolution mechanisms and enhanced inspection of workplaces, particularly factories.
Buikwe District Woman MP and State Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Diana Mutasingwa, commended the impact of the Parish Development Model in the district.
She called for faster regulation of fishing activities at landing sites and expedited construction of the Kiyindi–Buvuma road to boost local development.
