President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the lives of residents in Buvuma District and fishing communities across Lake Victoria, unveiling a bold development agenda during a major campaign stop on Saturday. Addressing a large crowd at Kadinindi grounds, Museveni said Buvuma deserves more than its current political and economic footprint. He pledged to create a second parliamentary constituency to ensure stronger representation for the island’s rapidly growing population, now estimated at about 110,000 residents. “One MP is not sufficient for the whole district,” he said, arguing that better representation will help address long-standing service delivery gaps. On economic transformation, Museveni painted a future where Buvuma is not just a fishing hub but a diversified economic centre. He highlighted the potential of palm oil production and processing as a critical driver for jobs and wealth creation, promising that once a palm oil processing mill is established locally, it will boost youth employment and cut costly transportation to Kalangala for processing. The President also reassured landowners who offered their land for oil palm cultivation that compensation funds are available and the government is working to resolve outstanding issues so investors can move forward. Fishing communities, the backbone of Buvuma’s economy, were a central focus of Museveni’s pitch: He warned against the degradation of breeding areas and excessive fishing, pledging to promote sustainable practices and provide alternative livelihoods such as fish ponds to reduce over-reliance on lake stocks. On electricity access, Museveni confirmed ambitious plans to integrate Buvuma into the national grid via solar-powered mini-grids and eventually with a marine cable connection — a project expected to bring reliable power for homes, businesses, and cold storage facilities vital for the fishing sector. He also promised upgrades to roads, water systems, health facilities, and education infrastructure, including the expansion of health centres to district hospitals and establishment of boarding schools, addressing challenges faced by families whose livelihoods revolve around fishing. Museveni’s remarks come amid criticism from some residents who say Buvuma’s development has lagged behind mainland districts, with lingering concerns about healthcare, compensation delays, and basic services. But in his campaign address, the President argued that the plans he has for Buvuma and all fishing communities go beyond rhetoric — they are actionable, funded, and aligned with long-term development goals. He called on residents to support his vision of inclusive growth, saying the time has come to turn Buvuma into a prosperous, self-reliant district that supports both fishermen and farmers alike. The post I Have Better Plans for Buvuma and All Fishing Communities, Says Museveni appeared first on The Insider.