President Museveni hails Kigezi residents for embracing PDM as he condemns regional leaders for promoting sectarianism

President Kaguta Museveni with First Lady Janet Museveni hosted Kigezi sub region leaders at Rukungiri stadium yesterday 
The President’s main message to the leaders focused on wealth creation where he urged local leaders embrace parish development model a strategy that will help many households in Kigezi subregion transition into the money economy. 
President Museveni also warned about sectarian politics especially in Rukungiri that have caused divisions based on religion 
‘ Like the Bible tells us: seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. I have been made aware of the issue of divisions on the basis of religion within Kigezi. This must stop immediately’ Museveni warned 
The President earlier on visited Kanungu district  where he interacted with Kanungu Nyekundire (NRM Volunteers) group in Kanungu District. 

‘I want to thank the founders of the Nyekundire Group for their unwavering support of the NRM, even during challenging times. They raised several issues affecting the region, which we will address’. Museveni said 

The President alongside the First Lady also visited one  Ayesiga Kenneth, a resident of Kanungu district who  owns a restaurant dubbed ‘Parish Model Restaurant’, that he started using PDM funds and has since diversified into the piggery business. From his restaurant, Ayesiga  generates over one million shillings in profit per month. 

‘This is another testament to what we are telling our people: it is possible to get out of poverty. I therefore urge the leaders to preach the NRM message of wealth creation’ Museveni said as he commended Ayesiga

The President Will Friday 14 February, address a rally in Rukiga District.