President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met the family of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa in Nyamiyaga, Bitereko, Ruhinda-Mitooma District.
This was during a thanksgiving ceremony for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, the father of Rt. Hon. Tayebwa who was celebrating 80 years of life and 48 years in marriage.
In a meeting with the family, President Museveni commended Mzee Bangirana for being hardworking and for educating his children who became responsible citizens in the country.
The President further gifted Mzee Bangirana with 5 Friesian cows.
After the meeting, President Museveni proceeded to a rally at Rwakitandara Playground where he addressed the residents of Mitooma.
The President cautioned the residents against the politics of identity based on religion and tribe, saying it undermines prosperity of Ugandans.
He revealed that when the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government came into power in 1986, it advocated for politics of interest that focuses mainly on solving the problems of the citizens.
“We started with immunisation for all, then we resorted to free education for all through Universal Primary and Secondary Education (UPE/USE). We also dealt with security,” he said.
He however warned head teachers who charge fees in government owned schools, explaining that the charges make children of the poor drop out of school.
