Bukwo – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday, November 10, 2025, pledged stronger government support to families affected by the recent landslides in Bukwo District, which claimed several lives and destroyed property.

The President made the remarks while addressing thousands of supporters at Amanang Secondary School playgrounds in Bukwo during his first rally in the Sebei sub-region as part of his ongoing campaign trail ahead of the 2026 general elections.

“I extend condolences to the people of Bukwo for the death of our people who were swept by landslides in the mountains. We shall support the families of the victims. As President, I have already sent some small support, but the government as a whole will support them even more,” President Museveni said.

He emphasized the ecological importance of Mount Elgon, describing it as one of the “mothers of the River Nile,” and urged residents to protect the mountain environment. The President attributed recurring landslides to population pressure and poor land-use practices on the slopes and called for better planning and settlement management.

“This mountain is very precious and important for the Sebei, for Eastern Uganda, and for Africa as a whole. All these rivers that start here end up in the Nile. So, we must know how to live and use this mountain wisely,” he said.