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Museveni campaigning in Zombo
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I The President also announced plans to establish a special fund for university graduates who have spent at least two years without employment.
“This will enable them to start their own enterprises. We will also establish a fund for church and mosque leaders to support their work in community mobilization,” he pledged on Saturday 11th, October 2025, while addressing a campaign rally at Zombo Upper Primary School playground.
The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha, who said that Uganda must remain united and free from divisions. The refugees we host are a reminder that our peace should never be taken for granted.”
Access to education in Zombo
On education, the President pledged to ensure that all sub-counties in Zombo District have at least one government secondary school within the next term.
Zombo District currently has 15 sub-counties, of which seven have government secondary schools, while eight still lack one. There are eight government secondary schools and one private secondary school serving a total enrollment of about 3,831 students.
“In the next term, we shall ensure that all sub-counties without a government school get one,” President Museveni assured.
He pointed to the ongoing construction of four Seed Secondary Schools, Atyak, Abanga, Kango, and Alangi — which will significantly reduce the gap once completed.
For primary education, the district has 92 government primary schools and 14 private schools spread across 61 parishes, though 17 parishes still lack a government primary school.
President Museveni said government efforts will continue until all parishes are adequately covered.
Support for NRM
Zombo has historically been a stronghold of the NRM, having consistently voted for President Museveni in past elections.
In the 2021 presidential elections, President Museveni secured 45,578 votes, representing 76.08% of the total 64,591 votes cast. The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate polled 9,111 votes (15.2%), while other candidates shared 5,217 votes (8.8%).
At the time, Zombo had 123,432 registered voters, with a voter turnout of 52.3%.
According to the Electoral Commission register for 2025, the district now has 149,412 registered voters and 363 polling stations, up from 220 in 2021 — reflecting a significant growth in voter registration and administrative expansion.
Zombo District, with a population of 312,621 according to the 2024 population census, has two constituencies, 15 sub-counties/town councils, 61 parishes, and 752 villages.
Despite its strong NRM support base, local leaders acknowledged that poor road infrastructure remains a major challenge affecting service delivery and mobilization.
President Museveni’s rally in Zombo followed his campaign meeting earlier in the day at Namrwodho Primary School in Nebbi District.
The NRM presidential flag bearer launched his West Nile campaign trail in Pakwach earlier in the week, focusing on consolidating support and reinforcing NRM’s message of peace, development, and prosperity.
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