Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday paid tribute to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni.
He described her as a resilient woman who stood firmly through decades of personal sacrifice, leadership and service to Uganda.
Speaking during her 77th birthday celebration at Migyera UWESO Secondary School in Nakasongola District, the President commended Maama Janet’s unwavering strength, particularly during the years of armed struggle.
The day began with the commissioning of a newly constructed classroom block and a multipurpose hall at the school; a joint effort aimed at improving learning facilities in the area.
The President and First Lady also planted a commemorative tree in honor of Maama Janet’s milestone.
The Thanksgiving celebration, organized by the Uganda Youth Forum, brought together family, friends, church leaders, youth, and government officials in an atmosphere filled with praise and worship. Pastor Patience Rwabwogo led the opening prayer with Pastor Laban Jjumba delivering a powerful sermon.
The President recalled the pain of missing important milestones in their children’s lives due to the struggle.
“I had last seen Diana when she was only six months old. The next time I saw her; she was six to seven years old. So, it’s a challenge even to other parents that a single parent can stand in for the children,” he said.
He applauded Maama Janet not only for raising their children but also for taking on the burden of parenting children who were not her own when she founded the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) after the war.
He credited Maama Janet’s success in leadership to her clean record, prayerful nature, and collective approach.
“When she was appointed Minister for Karamoja, she did a wonderful job there. Because she was not corrupt, and she used collective leadership consultation, meetings, she really solved leadership problems.”
