A total of 928 vendors from Kakooge Daily Market in nakasongola, Kiyenje Daily Market, and Balikyewunya Market in Luwero each received Shs100,000. These vendors typically sell agricultural produce, roasted chicken, beverages, and “muchomo” (grilled meat).

The support was delivered by State House officials, including the Senior Presidential Advisor-Elderly, Princess Pauline Nassolo, and the Private Secretary to H.E the President, Ms. Flora Kabibi.

Princess Nassolo stated that President MuseveniS aim was to improve the vendors’ household incomes. “Mzee wants you to work and improve your livelihoods that’s why he always empowers you economically,” she said.

She added, “The last time we came here, you told us that some of you have never benefited from the Parish Progress Model or Emyooga programs so H.E the President decided to offer you this support of Shs100,000 to each one of you as you wait to benefit from other government programs.”

Princess Nassolo also cautioned against “unconstructive politicking,” urging the vendors to focus on stabilizing their incomes to combat poverty. “When time for politics comes, go and vote then come back to your work stations and always support someone who supports you.I’m very sure Mzee has played his part, now it’s your time to reciprocate,” she advised.

She also emphasized the importance of raising responsible citizens.”Our country is facing a lot of challenges when it comes to morality. Advise your children against immorality and criminality. We want to have morally-uplift citizens of Uganda.”

Princess Nassolo commended the youth of Greater luwero for embracing President Museveni’s message of wealth creation. “Thank you for joining the money economy. Mzee is proud of you.”

Ms. Kabibi encouraged the vendors to appreciate President Museveni’s leadership and care for Ugandans’ well-being. “Because he cares, that’s why he sends this financial support to you to grow your businesses,” she said. she also assured them of future support, stating, “Although the package is small, please utilise it well. H.E the President will send you more support.”

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of luero District, Mr. Richard bwabye ntulume, urged the vendors to use the funds wisely, emphasizing that it was meant to empower them economically. He also encouraged them to vote for the president again in 2026 for continued development.

Vendors expressed their gratitude to President museveni for the additional capital. Ms.Sofia Namusisi, Chairperson of Kakooge Daily Market, said, “He has done us good. Some of us even received PDM and again he has offered us more support.All I can say is that our people are so happy. Long live President Museveni. Your Excellency, thank you also for sending a trustworthy and obvious team, the package has been well received.” She added that she would use the money to expand her business and requested President Museveni to build a modern market.

Ms. Betty Nazziwa, 75, a vendor at Kakooge Daily Market, also expressed her thanks: “Thank you President Museveni for helping a poor woman like me. I’m going to use this money to grow my business so that I can properly look after my family,” she said.

Mr. Joseph Kato tebandeke, another vendor, said, “This support from President museveni is going to boost my matooke business.”

Mr. Muhammad Ssonko, Chairperson of Kakooge Chapati Operators Association, thanked President Museveni for his poverty-reduction programs. “As youths, we are now able to make money and look after our families as of President museveni’s support. We are with him and we shall support him again come 2026 general elections,” he noted.

Ms. Juliet Nababi, Chairperson of Kiyenje Daily Market, prayed for President Museveni’s good health. “We thank you, Your Excellency, for supporting us, especially women. This market is generally occupied by women and we are your ardent supporters.”

Ms. Nabukenya Madinah, a vendor in Kiyenje Daily Market, encouraged youths to work hard. “We are lucky that President Museveni supports us by giving us financial support. We should utilise this chance to create wealth.”

Mr. Nsimbe Livingstone, Secretary of kiyenje Daily Market, added, “We are grateful to President Museveni for the support. We are going to utilise this money to grow our businesses.”

At balikyewunya Market, Mr. Mark Ssesazi noted that this was the second time President Museveni had supported the vendors. Ms. Asiat Nankinga, who first received support in March 2023, said, “Even today I have received the money from our President and I’m so grateful.This money is playing a vital role in helping us to develop, we are now able to look after our families. Thank you President Museveni.”

Mr. Cabahs Joseph Ssentongo, the LC1 Chairperson of binyony Village, thanked President Museveni on behalf of local leaders. “When our people get such money, they don’t need money from lenders who oftenly give out loans with very high interest rates.”

The recent financial support provided by President Museveni is part of a broader effort to stimulate local economies and improve the livelihoods of market vendors in Uganda. these vendors play a crucial role in the distribution of goods and services, notably in rural areas, and their economic well-being is closely linked to the overall prosperity of their communities.