NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has pledged to pay sh500,000 for every resident who wishes to get power in their homes.
This was revealed by energy minister Irene Muloni in Bungokho county, Mbale district on Friday.
She called upon the locals to utilize the chance and stop electricity thefts, which have been rampant in the area.
Muloni urged the residents to elect Museveni if they are to get this opportunity, saying it will be the first project to be implemented once the NRM leader is elected president.
On her part, NRM’s Lydia Wanyoto has said the biggest problem in the area is land conflicts.
“Our neighbours, the Bagwere, are fighting for the land. The President must address this because it is a serious issue.”
Museveni and his wife, Janet, arrived at the rally venue at 2:14pm and were welcomed by thousands of supporters.
The NRM leader was received by Lydia Wanyoto, Irene Muloni, Kenneth Omona and other leaders from eastern Uganda.
