Alinaitwe pushes for economic empowerment

RUKIGA - The former Deputy Managing Director for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Sylvia Alinaitwe Mwanaki has rallied Rukiga residents to engage in wealth creation ventures and empower themselves financially.

“With correct and guided interventions, we all can improve household income. For example, the coffee factory that we lobbied to set up here is an assurance of market where we can deliver and get paid immediately, so that we bridge the gap between farmers and buyers,” remarked Alinaitwe. 

She made the remarks on Friday at a massive homecoming rally at Kantale playground in Rukiga district as she launched her bid for the Rukiga Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat.

The same seat is currently occupied by Caroline Kamusiime Muhwezi, who has occupied it and has been in Parliament since 2017.

"Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life’s journey of leadership and service. Only this time it is through politics. This journey is not mine alone. With the unity, strength, and guidance of the great people of Rukiga, I know we can walk this path together and achieve lasting transformation in our community,” she said.

Alinaitwe also pledged to uphold peace and unity of the people of Rukiga and as well support President Yoweri Museveni in fulfilling his and the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) wonderful manifesto.

“I proudly carry the NRM flag, inspired by the visionary leadership of H.E. Kaguta Museveni, a true patriot and father of our nation. Let us work hand in hand to uphold the values of peace, unity, and prosperity that he has championed. Together, we shall raise the NRM flag even higher and ensure that Rukiga continues to move forward under the spirit of patriotism and progress,” she added.