Kamwenge – The atmosphere was electric at Kyabenda Primary School playgrounds in Kamwenge District on Monday as President Yoweri Museveni addressed a campaign rally, with an unexpected group of supporters adding to the excitement — tourists from Spain.
The visitors, who were reportedly travelling in the region, joined local attendees on the dance floor, celebrating alongside Ugandan performers including Gravity Omutujju. Their enthusiastic participation highlighted the wide appeal of the event and injected an international flavour into the rally.
Local leaders and residents of Kamwenge took the opportunity to thank President Museveni for what they described as restoring lasting peace in the region.
The district had previously faced threats from Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, who had disrupted local communities.
This month, the United Kingdom updated its foreign travel advice for Uganda, lifting its warning against all but essential travel to two major tourist destinations in the country’s west.
In its latest update issued on 2 December 2025, and still current as of 6 December 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) announced that it no longer advises against travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the area immediately south-west of Kasese town, or to Semuliki National Park.
The adjustment follows weeks of heightened caution after armed attacks on 1 November 2025 targeting security installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts. According to the advisory, local authorities have since deployed additional security forces and made multiple arrests in response to the incidents.
Speaking at the rally, Agriculture Minister and Kamwenge District NRM Chairperson Frank Tumwebaze said the stability in the district was largely thanks to the President’s decisive military actions.
“I would like to thank the President for defeating the ADF rebels,” Tumwebaze said, praising the security measures that have allowed communities to return to normal life and pursue development.
The rally, which attracted both local residents and international tourists, showcased a blend of politics, culture, and music. It also underscored the enduring popularity of President Museveni in western Uganda, where many attribute regional stability and improved security to his leadership.
