Museveni Links Kassanda’s Water Crisis to Opposition Leadership in Radio Address
Kassanda, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has attributed the severe safe water shortages in Kassanda District to the electoral choices of its residents, stating that opposition leaders are to blame for stalling development projects.
Speaking during a radio talk show on Wednesday, President Museveni highlighted that Kassanda has only 34 percent safe water coverage, a stark contrast to many other districts. He directly connected this deficiency to the district’s support for opposition representatives.
“It’s only Kassanda that has a water problem, unlike all other districts. This is due to the mistake you did by electing the opposition. Those people are not serious,” Museveni stated, as reported by UBC Uganda.
The President argued that opposition leaders delay government programs and divert funds, hindering the implementation of essential services such as water provision. He urged residents to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) officials to ensure the advancement of development projects.
Museveni’s remarks were part of a broader discussion on regional disparities in water access across Uganda. He noted that coverage varies widely, from as low as 25 percent in Rakai District to over 90 percent in Rukiga District, framing the differences as outcomes of local political leadership and cooperation with central government plans.
During the address, the President also criticized media outlets for prioritizing entertainment over substantive issues like peace and agriculture. He reiterated his longstanding emphasis on wealth creation through commercial farming as a cornerstone of national development.
The comments have intensified the political dialogue in Kassanda, a district that has consistently returned opposition members to parliament. Local leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) and other opposition groups have previously blamed the water crisis on the central government’s neglect and unequal resource allocation.
As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, Museveni’s statements underscore the government’s strategy of linking service delivery directly to political allegiance, setting the stage for heightened debates over governance, accountability, and development equity.
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