President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday October 22, 2025 assured the people of Lamwo District of continued government investment in infrastructure, education, and wealth creation programs to lift households out of poverty and consolidate peace in Northern Uganda.

Addressing a campaign rally at Padibe Boys Primary School in Padibe Town Council, Lamwo District, the President began his remarks by condoling with families affected by the recent accident in Kiryandongo.

During the 1996 election campaigns, President Museveni was given a grinding stone (olubengo in Luganda) thereby being endorsed as the most suitable candidate to lead Uganda's burdens. This took place at Nyenga Sub-County headquarters in Buikwe District.

The olubengo was a symbol of strength and perseverance, meant to project the image of a leader ready to bear the weight of national responsibility. The grinding stone became a unique part of the 1996 campaign.