By Bishop | September 20, 2025
From the vibrant streets of Jinja to the thunderous applause in Kamuli, Rt Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga’s return to Busoga was more than a homecoming, it was a reaffirmation of loyalty, a reckoning with betrayal, and a rallying cry for unity.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs began her journey at the Jinja Agricultural Showgrounds, where thousands gathered to welcome her back after weeks of political speculation. Supporters, leaders, and ordinary citizens, many dressed in NRM colors, stood shoulder to shoulder, celebrating a woman they say has carried Busoga’s hopes through storms of political sabotage.
“I want to assure you that I am still NRM,” Kadaga declared, her voice rising above the crowd. “Nobody shall push me out of NRM.” The cheers that followed weren’t just applause, they were vindication.
But it was in Kamuli, her birthplace and political stronghold, where the message deepened. Addressing an even larger crowd at Kamuli Municipal Grounds, Kadaga didn’t just speak as a politician, she spoke as a daughter of Busoga, wounded by betrayal but unshaken in purpose.
She accused certain appointees under the Kyabazinga of mismanaging Busoga Kingdom properties—assets she says were meant to be restored under presidential directive but instead were sold off or blocked from development. “Buganda and Bunyoro recovered their properties. Why is Busoga still lagging behind?” she asked, pointing fingers at those she believes are sabotaging progress for personal gain.
Kadaga also revealed how efforts to establish a regional airport at Kimaka in Jinja, approved by the President—were frustrated by internal actors. “This kind of obstruction is not just political, it’s a betrayal of Busoga’s future,” she said.
Despite the setbacks, Kadaga’s message was clear: unity is non-negotiable. She urged the people of Busoga to rise above internal divisions and vote purposefully for NRM Members of Parliament with proven track records, not those tainted by corruption or opportunism.
“Let us not be used to fight each other,” she warned. “Vote for those who have served you with integrity. That is how we move Busoga forward.”
As the sun set over Kamuli, the echoes of her speech lingered, not just as political rhetoric, but as a call to conscience. Kadaga may have been bruised by recent battles, but her resolve remains unbroken. And for Busoga, her homecoming was a reminder that leadership rooted in loyalty, truth, and unity is still possible.
