Museveni denies sidelining restive region, but critics say record points to disparities

President Museveni has denied marginalising the Rwenzori region, but critics say his government’s record of intervention, particularly in restive Kasese district compared with other conflict-prone parts of the country, shows otherwise.

“We know how to fight for the oppressed and marginalised in society. We have done it and we have some certificates of recognition on that as opposed to those who pretend to fight for the marginalised,” President Museveni reportedly told leaders from Kasese district last week at Mweya Safari Lodge, located inside Queen Elizabeth National Park.