The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is marking 37 years today since the National Resistance Army (NRA) under the leadership of President Museveni captured power on January 26, 1986, after a five-year bush war.
The Liberation Day is being marked in Kakumiro District under the theme “Our resolute efforts to transform Uganda is a promise we shall fulfil”.
The day will be graced by the President as the chief guest and other members will include international delegates, ministers, members of Parliament and other dignitaries.
According to the NRM spokesperson, Emmanuel Dombo, today is worth being celebrated by Ugandans, especially by making a reflection on the post-independence non-democratic governments which engaged in a number of political struggles and conflicts.
Dombo attributed the improved quality of life to the life expectancy progressing from 48 years in 1986 to 68 years and liberalisation policy, which has enabled the growth of the private sector to the NRM regime, which has presided over the country for close to four decades.
Regarding the political space, Mr Dombo said the political ground is still fair with the exceptions of some groups of people from the ruling party and Opposition side, which have become intolerant to each other.
In an interview with the spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Joel Ssenyonyi, says the 37 years of NRM have yielded fewer fruits to Ugandans, especially in the sectors of Education, health, human rights, and political tolerance among others.
