Wobulenzi market vendors rallied to prioritise livelihood improvement

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President Yoweri Museveni has extended financial support to market vendors in Wobulenzi town council, Luwero district, with a call for them to focus on improving their livelihoods through income-generating activities.

The funds were delivered on August 2, 2025, by State House officials led by the senior presidential advisor for the elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo, and special presidential assistant for women affairs, Flora Kabibi. Each of the 82 selected vendors from Movit and Bimbo markets received sh100,000.

Senior Presidential Advisor-Elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo (second right) and the Private Secretary to H.E the President, Ms. Flora Kabibi (right) giving tips on how to increase household income. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta)

“Let's not be divided by politics. Let's work together so that we can achieve our common goal of improving our livelihoods,” Princess Nassolo urged the vendors.

She explained that the President’s gesture aimed to support those who had missed out on previous government initiatives such as Emyooga and the Parish Development Model (PDM).

“The President is aware that you never benefited from Emyooga, and also some of you are yet to receive the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. So, he decided to send you this support as you wait to benefit from other government programs,” she noted.

Excited Zabali Mayi a vegetable and spices seller thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the financial support received in cash for the 82 Movit Market vendors of Wobulenzi in Katale zone village. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta)

She warned beneficiaries against using the funds for non-essential purchases, saying, “This money is not for buying meat or buying clothes, it's meant to be added into your businesses to improve them.”

While urging the vendors to back President Museveni’s leadership, Princess Nassolo added that some people were missing out on government programmes due to political choices. “Please vote for the right leaders who take your interests as a priority for effective service delivery.”

An excited market vendor in Wobulenzi shows off her cash received from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta)

Kabibi emphasised that the current focus of the government is on boosting household incomes, following significant investment in national infrastructure. “This support may be little, but it has a big impact if wisely utilised,” she said.

Namutebi Coster a former bush war fighter of the NRA and a vegetable and spices seller was excited and thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the financial support. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta)

She also encouraged vendors to support the NRM in the upcoming elections. “Vote for President Museveni and the NRM government in the upcoming elections for more development.”

NRM Katikamu South parliamentary flag bearer Abubaker Kalume thanked the President for the support and urged the vendors to reciprocate in 2026 by re-electing him.

An excited market vendors in Wobulenzi shows off her cash received from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for financial support. (Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta)

The vendors expressed appreciation for the financial boost. Robinah Nakidde, chairperson of Movit Market, said, “We thank you, Your Excellency, for this additional capital to our businesses. On behalf of my fellow vendors, we promise to use this money well to grow our businesses.”

Onion vendor Hanifah Nalumansi said she would reinvest the funds, while Coster Namutebi, a vegetable seller who took part in the 1981–1986 liberation war, thanked the President for continuing to support ordinary Ugandans.