The recent visits of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to Bunyoro and Busia have sparked quiet conversations around Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja’s preparations and expectations during the tours.
While the visits were part of the President’s broader engagements, sources close to the events noted that Nabbanja’s efforts to showcase her farming investments did not materialize as anticipated.
Ahead of the President’s visit to Bunyoro, Nabbanja had reportedly invested considerable effort into preparing her farm in her constituency in Kakumiro for a potential stopover.
She transformed part of her land into a productive model farm, complete with well-grown coffee trees, banana plantations, and onion crops.
This initiative reflected her desire to highlight agricultural success and local development under her stewardship.
However, the President’s schedule prioritized a visit to the farm of the Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama.
Byamukama’s modest four-acre farm in Bunyoro became the focal point, as he showcased sustainable farming techniques and strategies for improving harvests.
Byamukama, known for his family’s historical contributions to the country, warmly welcomed the President, who showed keen interest in the demonstration.
Observers suggest that the decision to visit Byamukama’s farm over Nabbanja’s was purely logistical and based on earlier protocol arrangements.
Despite this, some close to the Prime Minister felt her efforts deserved more recognition, given the significant preparations she undertook. One source remarked, “The Prime Minister’s farm project demonstrates her dedication to agriculture and empowering local farmers.”
In Busia, a similar situation reportedly unfolded, where Nabbanja’s plans to engage the audience during the event were overshadowed by the President’s tight program.
While the Prime Minister continues to play a pivotal role in government activities, her absence from key moments raised speculations within political circles.
Nabbanja’s commitment to showcasing progress in agriculture highlights her role as a leader who champions initiatives that impact ordinary Ugandans. Her focus on farming aligns with national priorities to improve food security and economic empowerment across communities.
