Over the weekend we joined Chairman
@norbertmao
during his homecoming celebrations in Gulu City. As a sign of love and friendship, my family gifted him a cow - Kiremba kya mayenje genkungu rutakamwa mushema.
Today in Parliament, I advocated consideration of Kakyeka Stadium to co-host
#AFCON27
matches. With Mbarara's excellent hospitality facilities & strategic location, the move would unite fans from Northern Tanzania, Rwanda & Burundi as we celebrate the sport ⚽
#Mbarara4AFCON27
This afternoon I visited Gen Salim Saleh at his home in Gulu to pay my last respects to his Late Wife and fellow entrepreneur Harriet Aber. The party and the country are at a great loss. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." ~ William Shakespeare. About 30 years ago, I contested for the post of Finance Secretary at the University Hall of
@Makerere
and won. Ebenezer, thus far The Lord has brought us. 🙏🙏🙏
It was a pleasure visiting veteran politician and senior presidential advisor Mzee John Wycliffe Karazarwe yesterday evening. I appreciated his words of wisdom & in-depth knowledge of Ugandan politics.
I regret to announce the passing of my beloved father, Mzee Maitland Rukaari, this afternoon in Mbarara Hospital.
Burial details will be communicated in due course.
MWESIGWA ROBERT RUKAARI (MP)
23rd October, 2023.
Sad to announce the passing of my beloved father-in-law, Mzee David Noowe Rukumba. There will be a vigil tonight, July 14, at our home in Mbuya, starting with a church service at 5pm. Burial will take place on Sunday, July 16, at his home in Mugore Nyabushozi, Kiruhura District.
Together with Chairman
@norbertmao
and Hon. Capt.
@Mukulaa
who came in direct from 'Riyadh', we were today hosted to a sumptuous Eid luncheon by
@KKariisa
and wife Juliet. Thank you Kin and Juliet for the treat.
Our victory was guaranteed by the people and when it was declared, nothing could stop them. They painted the streets of Mbarara yellow. We are an
@NRMOnline
city.
Attending the thanksgiving ceremony for NRM National Chairman President
@KagutaMuseveni
with my CEC colleagues
@ssuubikiwanda
and Hon Tweheyo at Kololo Grounds.
Warm wishes to everyone as our country celebrates her 61st Independence Anniversary. This day will always be a source of pride for all Ugandans. Therefore, let us make this celebration a memorable one as we also preserve our culture.
This evening, I visited Mama Deborah Nakafero Kivejinja, widow of late Alhaji Kirunda Kivejinja, in Buwabe village, Bugwere district and paid my last respects to Alhaji who died in 2020. Alhaji used to be my 'seatmate' during NRM CEC meetings. Continue resting in peace Mzee KK 🙏
Was a pleasure hosting the Rt Hon D/Speaker
@Thomas_Tayebwa
this afternoon at Mwesigwa Resorts Kibega. Together we enjoyed the Mburo Range land nature.
Thank you people of Mbarara North Division. This is not my victory, this is the victory of our city and Uganda at large. Mwebale Munonga for the overwhelming support.
After my interaction with the
@OfficialFUFA
President
@MosesMagogo
, my hopes & request for Mbarara City to host some AFCON27 games as earlier submitted in
@Parliament_Ug
were shattered. CAF rules demand Host Cities to have an International Airport. Lira & Fort Portal are out too.
Our own Rt. Hon.
@AnitahAmong
has been voted 2023 Best Speaker of Parliament in E. Africa & recognised with the Responsible Investment Global Certification Award by Public Opinions, a field-based agency. What a well-deserved win! Congratulations to Rt. Hon. Among &
@Parliament_Ug
My agents and workers in Mbarara City North surprised me with a cake last evening to celebrate my 54th birthday. Thank you for the kind gesture. May God reward you abundantly.
On our way to Gulu City on Friday to grace Chairman
@norbertmao
's wedding, we made a stopover at Chobe Lodge in Murchison Falls NP, purposefully to check on the trees our family, including my father (RIP) planted in 2015. God is good, the trees are blossoming!
Was a pleasure hosting Rt. Hon Speaker
@AnitahAmong
as Chief Fundraiser at the launch of the fundraising for Hon
@norbertmao
's wedding with her dear wife Beatrice. As chair of the fundraising committee I thank all colleagues who turned up for the event & contributed generously.
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Today,
@MwesigwaResort2
in Kiruhura district hosted the Ankole Cattle Queens Contest and Exhibition, an event aimed at promoting the Ankole long-horned cattle as a tourist attraction. Thank you Destination Ankole for promoting the
#LandOfMilkAndHoney
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Was a pleasure meeting H.E. Nimisha Madhvani at the Ugandan High Commission in London. I shared with her on the possibility of helping our cities twin with the cities in the UK for benchmarking on planned city development and management of waste.
Earlier this afternoon, we had a meeting with Gen Salim Saleh, Amb Philip Idro, Hon David Pulkol & Arthur Isiko (MD Bank of Africa) in Gulu. We shared about affordable financing & the importance of cooperatives in the country's socio-economic development.
My friend Bagyenyi Simon the
@NRMOnline
C/P Sanga C Cell was all smiles when we met at Kibega. He is grateful to the party for providing 70,000 bicycles to him & his fellow mobilisers. Thank you Pres
@KagutaMuseveni
for your networking through which you got the bicycles.
We should all contribute to the preservation of our culture. Personally, I have made it my responsibility to protect the Ankole cattle as a symbol of our traditional heritage.
I waited until now when things are a little quiet and the storm of elections is calm, to say a special thank you to
#TeamRukaari
. A special group of young, vibrant & very committed people. They fought relentlessly to ensure a resounding victory. Mwebare munonga.
#TusongeMbere
Earlier today, I attended celebrations to mark the Silver Jubilee of Priesthood of Fr. Didas Kasapuli at Kisharira Parish, Mbarara Archdiocese. I paid tribute to Fr Kasapuli for the many lives he has touched positively during his pastural journey. Congratulations Fr Kasapuli. 🙏
With Counsel Francis Gimara, Amb Col Fred Mwesigye, Hon Consul Mohan & Edward Nyerere ( Grandson of Mwalimu Nyerere) as we had an evening chat in Kampala today.
Was a pleasure praying together with my wife, Best Man Amb.
@adoniaayebare
and family friends (the Karokoras, Zakyes and Rwashotes) at St James' Cathedral Ruharo.
Following extensive consultations carried out in Mbarara Municipality. I have decided to offer myself as a candidate to represent Mbarara Municipality North Constituency in the
@Parliament_Ug
, come 2021.
Today I handed over a Yoghurt processing machine worth shs600m to Abesigana Cooperative in Biharwe Ward, Mbarara City North. I lobbied for the machine from the govt through trade ministry. I urged members to use the machine to process high quality products & employ our youth.
Happy that we managed to raise sh275 million for the completion of the Mothers Union Complex at St James Cathedral Ruharo this afternoon. Thank you all who contributed towards its success.
Businessmen from Mbarara City led by Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi paid me a visit at my home in Mbuya. We held very pleasant conversations about the future of our city.
Happy to see the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi supporting our own investor, the GLOBAL BUS company. Keeping going Mbarara City. Thanks
@GovUganda
for supporting the private sector.
On the pulpit with my children & Pastor Andrew Mukuru of Kakoma Full Gospel Church yesterday. Pr Andrew’s sermon was about wealth creation, doing right & friendship. I thanked him for being consistent in his developmental, empowering and engaging sermons.
What a pleasure it was having a chat over a cup of coffee with Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, about Uganda's historical, economic and political evolution. This was during break time at Kyankwanzi retreat.
Congratulations to you, Patrick Tumuhimbise Bigambwensi (Mayor Rutooma Bwizibwera Town Council) and Joshua of TV West, upon your graduation. Was pleasure attending your graduation reception.
Today at home I received a gift from my son-in-law Blaze Abigaba's family through my daughter Esteeri Busingye ( middle) who is also Abigaba's wife-to-be after her introduction on Saturday.
Was a great honour my children and I meeting my longtime friend, Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe of North Kigezi Diocese today at Ruharo Grounds in Mbarara City during the 14th anniversary celebrations of Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa of Ankole Diocese.
What a lovely Sunday it was spending an evening with Hon
@EllyKaruhanga
. 'Rutarendeza' as we commonly referred to him is one of my mentors in politics, entrepreneurship & culture. I gave him a humble gift of the Oxford Dictionary of Law in recognition of his entrenchment in law.
Today I delivered poles & barbed wire to fence Kyarwabuganda govt land that we rescued from thieves. As long as I'm still Mbarara City North MP, no one will steal public land. Earlier I visited Kabagarame T/C, interacted with our people & tipped them on embracing govt programs.
I have officially joined the race to represent my people of Mbarara City as MP Mbarara North as
@NRMOnline
candidate. As an aspirant in a new city, I offer myself to empower my people to build our city through Skilling, linking farmers to markets & lobbying for schools and roads.
Was a pleasure, together with my brothers, visiting our relatives; Omukeikuru Aida Murari Kebaraza & Col. Karogo earlier this morning. We discussed various topics ranging from culture, tradition to development.
Together with Archbishop Lambert Beinomugisha and Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa, we led Christians to observe ecumenical Way of the Cross (Good Friday) starting from the Bible Institute Nyamityobora to Kakyeka playground in Mbarara City.
Was a pleasure having a one-on-one meeting with the Rt Hon Prime Minister
@RobinahNabbanja
about the challenges in Mbarara City on the sidelines of the
@NRMOnline
CEC meeting earlier this evening.
Congratulations Ambassador
@adoniaayebare
upon your election as Chairperson for upcoming senior official meeting of the 19th NAM Summit of Heads of States and Government of the Non-Aligned Summit.
I had the opportunity to share about the electricity challenges in Mbarara City North with Energy Minister Hon Ruth Nankabirwa. I am happy with her response that our constituency will be given priority in the coming phase of Rural Electrification programme.
I am always happy when I see young talent flourishing. 22-year-old Uganda Cranes striker, Nelson Ssenkatuka
@Nelly11_
on Sept 11 signed to play with Moghreb Athletico Tetouan in Morocco. We at the
@UgandaMorocco
are proud to have participated in his process to travel to Morocco.
Jesus said: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Let's use this
#Easter
season to forgive all those who have wronged us as we also ask for pardon where we've gone wrong.
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Yesterday I hosted a section of Gen Z (youth) during the launch of the Ankole Cow Village at
@MwesigwaResort2
. These youth are ready to champion the promotion of the Ankole cattle as the top tourism attraction in the country.
President
@KagutaMuseveni
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the opening of Ankole Mall in Mbarara told the people that since I left University I have had eyes that see the future. These are the eyes I pledge to use in leading my people.
#EshuuraEnsya
#RukaariForMbararaCityNorth
Yesterday I addressed the UK Africa business summit about the benefits which come with investing in Uganda such as tax waivers, free land and easy access to financial capital.
My young colleagues on
#TeamRukaari
have just taught me a new phrase, "Its a race, no hate". So when I ran into my opponent Deus Mukalazi this morning, we hand bumped as I assured him we shall work together to develop Mbarara.
#SecuringYourFuture
#RukaariOmuBallot
#EshuuraEnsya
Today, I witnessed the launch of the Mbarara City Festival 2024 by Hon Francis Mwebesa, the Minister of trade, industry and cooperatives. The festival which is slated for June 21-22 aims to promote Mbarara as a regional hub for trade, investment and hospitality.
It took hard work, finesse and attention to detail to have a successful
#AfricaNow19
. To H.E Pres
@KagutaMuseveni
, the board, our partners, and I can never forget the very dedicated team at the
@AfricaNow_
, I wish to say a big thank you.
I hosted
@MAAIF_Uganda
ministers Hon
@FrankTumwebazek
, Hon
@LtRwamirama
and Hon Kagwengye together with
@OWC_ug
deputy chief Gen Kavuma for a meeting with farmers at Palm World Hotel Ruharo. We shared ideas on how we can resolve the FMD challenge in greater Ankole.
I have handed over land titles of Plot 5A and 5B Galt Road in Mbarara to the Catholic Church today. The ownership of the land has been under contention but thanks to the intervention of H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
, the church has finally acquired full ownership.
Ahead of the official opening of the retreat next week, we started out first day today with orientation lectures from Prof Kabwegyere and Gen Kasula, the Director NALI. More amazed by the beautiful Scenery. East to West Uganda is gifted by nature.
Together with Mbarara City RCC Lt Col James Mwesigye, Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, Mbarara City South Deputy RCC Robert Kanusu and Mbarara City South MP
@hon_mpaka
, we are attending Pastor Patience Rwabwogo's crusade at Mbarara Boma Grounds.
Today I attended the traditional marriage ceremony (Okuhingira) of Francis and Shallon at Ntare Hill in Mbarara City. I called upon both parents and children to uphold the traditional family values.
Was a pleasure presenting at the UK-Dubai business meeting at the House of Commons (Westminster) chaired by Hon Virendra Sharma, MP for Ealing Southall. Chief Guest was Hon Chris Philp, minister for crime & MP Croydon South. H.E. Nimisha Madhvani & Consul Jaffar Kapasi attended.
Thank you Hon colleagues (Gen Kavuma, Rita Atukwatse, Jovanice Rwenduuru, Wilson Kajwengye) for standing with us as we sent off my father-in-law, Mzee David N. Rukumba. Special thks to Speaker
@AnitahAmong
& D. Speaker
@Thomas_Tayebwa
who sent in condolences. May Mzee's soul RIP
Earlier today, it was a pleasure attending the launch of Bukoto West MP Muhammed Ssetayi's foundation. The Chief Guest was the Speaker, Rt Hon
@AnitahAmong
.
My brother and comrade
@AKasingye
you are in my prayers that the Good Lord heals you so you return to your noble and diligent service of our country. Pole, pole sana.
Currently in London attending the UK Africa business summit together with businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda's Ambassador to UK Nimisha Jayant Madhvani, finance PS
@rggoobi
,
@edthnaka
, and other officials. The summit is being held under the theme, Africa is open for business.
Earlier today, together with the Chief Political Commissar, Gen Henry Matsiko, we led the
@updf_
in the general clean up of Kiyanja Market as part of the
#TareheSita
week ahead of the main celebrations slated to take place at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara City on Monday.
I can’t thank you enough my brother & friend AK for the gift of a cow & her calf. That’s what friends are for on planet earth. May God reward you abundantly.
This afternoon I was appointed Honorary Consul on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco to Uganda. I had the pleasure of presenting my credentials to Hon. Sam Kuteesa,
@UgandaMFA
. I pledge to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations by extending trade ties.
Was a pleasant moment yesterday at Serena hotel meeting my old-time friend
@okelloryem
; Mr Agrawal ( Co-Founder & V/Chairman Ajanta) and Mr Vinod, Uganda's Honorary Consuls in Mumbai & Chennai respectively.
Today I had another opportunity to meet H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, Uganda's High Commissioner to the UK, who introduced me to Mr Manoj Ladwa, the Founder & Chairman of the India Global Forum (IGF). We discussed possible trade opportunities between Ugandan companies and IGF.
Crossing the Karuma bridge this morning, I couldn't help but think of the insecurity that rocked the region in the early 90s. Everytime one got to the bridge, they prayed to go passed safely. People travelled in convoys escorted by army. Thankful for the peace & security today.
It was a pleasure meeting the Chinese Vice Minister for International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Li Mingxiang, at the Chinese Embassy during the briefing Session on the 20th CPC National Congress.
@PRC_Amb_Uganda
Happy Birthday, Deputy Speaker Rt Hon
@Thomas_Tayebwa
. Your objectivity, amiability, & kindness shine through in all you do. A true friend and brother to many, your down-to-earth spirit and unwavering fairness make you a beacon of hope. Here's to a day as exceptional as you are!
Later this afternoon I will launch a personal initiative, The 'One million Trees Campaign' at Ankole Garden Mall Rwebiikona. The initiative, for which I have gotten support from
@NFAUG
is aimed at making Mbarara City a green zone. Join me if you are in the area.
Grateful to the Lord for this day is here. Today at 2:00pm I will be the first to take oath as Member of
@Parliament_Ug
after the lunch break. Abantu ba Mbarara City, erizooba n'eizooba ryeitu!
Indeed Uganda is gifted by nature. Today I visited parts of River Nile in Kayunga district. I want to encourage Ugandans to subdue the earth and have dominion over nature as in Genesis chapter 1: 25-28.
The seven-day govt retreat climaxed yesterday with H.E. the President
@KagutaMuseveni
hosting us at the historic Rwamasindi government farm in Ngoma, Nakaseke district for a farm tour and special luncheon.
Today I held my mid-year presser in Mbarara City North where I highlighted our achievements. I emphasized the need to protect public land from land grabbers. I updated the Constituents on Bills passed by
@Parliament_Ug
, supported both the Cancer & the save River Rwizi Marathons.
I hosted comrade
@ZephMuhangi
at my home in Nkokonjeru where I contributed three cows towards our beloved President
@KagutaMuseveni
's birthday celebrations slated for next month
After the
#RukaariMburoAuyoCross
, I took young rally ace Bebeto & family + Team Ssebuguzi around my farm at Kibega, Kiruhura where we are championing the preservation of the long-horned Ankole cattle. I gifted them cows in appreciation of their participation.
#LandOfMilkAndHoney
This Afternoon I visited the coffee City in Ntinda I was impressed by the passion and vigour Nelson Tugume has in promoting the coffee chain in uganda
@CoffeeUganda