UGANDA, Luweero | Real Muloodi News | The government is reaffirming its commitment to acknowledging and honouring the civilian veterans who played pivotal roles in Uganda’s liberation struggle during the 1980s by building them new houses.
After years of feeling forgotten due to resource constraints, these veterans are now promised increased support and recognition.
State Minister for Luweero-Rwenzori Triangle, Hon Alice Kaboyo, recently handed over the second of five houses built by the ministry for civilian veterans across the country.
The fully furnished house was presented to Beneventura Lwanyaga, the widow of the late Lwanyaga, who passed away in 1984. The first house was presented a day earlier in Nakaseke District.
Minister Kaboyo expressed her joy in personally delivering the reward, highlighting the positive change in Mrs. Lwanyaga’s condition.
Earlier in the year, the ministry intervened when one of Mrs. Lwanyaga’s daughters, a retired police officer, had been planning to construct a house for her mother.
The ministry stepped in and took charge of the construction. In addition to the new house, the minister pledged to procure a cow for the family.
These houses were constructed by the UPDF’s National Enterprise Corporation, and the general manager of NEC Construction Works & Engineering Ltd., Eng. Brian Buhanda expressed his hope for more construction contracts from the Office of the Prime Minister due to the quality of their work.
He reassured the Lwanyaga family that their new house was of excellent quality.
Wakiso RDC, Justine Mbabazi, encouraged the younger members of veteran families to play a role in promoting the government that has brought peace to Uganda.
She emphasised that it’s the responsibility of the youth to build the nation and encouraged them to focus on constructive contributions to their country.
Haji Edrisa Sseddunga, Chairman of the Luweero War Veteran Association’s verification team, expressed his happiness that the Lwanyaga family finally received their new house.
He thanked Hon. Kaboyo for her role and asked her to convey their gratitude to President Museveni.
Maj Gen (Rtd.) Jacob Asiimwe, instrumental in the new housing project, assured the veterans that the government was just beginning its efforts. Approximately 28 more houses have already been identified for construction, and more support is on the horizon.
The government’s commitment to acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of civilian veterans is gaining momentum, and many more veterans are expected to benefit from this renewed focus.
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