PHOTOS: Museveni splashes UGX 64 million to Luwero roadside vendors
Roadside vendors in Luwero received a business booster package from President Museveni, aimed at helping them stabilize their household income and create wealth.
Balikyejusa Market Vendor nakibuule Slyvia makes her remarks and shows his excitement after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
LUWERO, Uganda — Roadside market vendors in Luwero district received a total of UGX 64 million in financial support from President Yoweri Museveni’s office, with each of the 640 vendors receiving UGX 100,000.
Balikyejusa Market vendor roosting cassava after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
On Friday, Princess Pauline Nassolo, a senior presidential adviser, led a team from State House to deliver the business booster package to vendors at Balikyejusa Market. The vendors, who sell items like agricultural produce and roasted foods, were told the money was sent to them directly to boost their businesses.
Balikyewunya Market Vendors waiting to receive President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyewunya Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
Nassolo said Museveni provided the funds after learning that most of the vendors had not yet benefited from other government programs.
“H.E. the President has sent us to deliver this money to you directly. It’s meant to boost your businesses. Use it well,” Nassolo advised.
Balikyejusa Market Vendor Adong Irene a young mother makes her remarks while being excited after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
In her remarks, Nassolo also called on vendors to hold their leaders accountable and to vote for leaders from the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
Balikyejusa Market Vendors Chairperson and also works as the Chairperson NRM workers in Luwero district Nyombi Yakub Zziwa makes his remarks and shows his excitement after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
Ms. Flora Kabibi, special presidential assistant on women affairs, cautioned the vendors against excessive politicking, urging them to focus on improving their livelihoods.
Balikyejusa Market vendor roosting more chicken after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
“As we head to the political season, vote for your candidates then go back and work, don’t involve yourself in politicking,” she said.
The market’s chairman, Nyombi Yakub Zziwa, thanked the government for its poverty alleviation programs.
Balikyejusa Market Vendors vice Chairperson Kayindo Musisi Ali makes his remarks and shows his excitement after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
“We thank the NRM government for its numerous poverty alleviation programs aimed at uplifting the lives of Ugandans,” he said.
Balikyejusa Market vendor selling roosted chicken and goats meat pieces after receiving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s financial support to increase Household Incomes at Balikyejusa Market Vendors in Luwero District on the 12th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.
Vendor Sandra Namugenyi expressed her gratitude and said she would “reward” Museveni by voting for him in the 2026 election.
