Muntu's Vision for Agricultural Renaissance: Revitalizing Cooperatives and Empowering Farmers
The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu, has unveiled a bold 2026 development agenda focused on transforming Uganda's agricultural sector. Muntu's vision aims to address the pressing challenges faced by farmers, particularly the exploitation by middlemen and the collapse of cooperative systems, which have historically protected their interests.
At campaign rallies in Serere and Soroti, Muntu emphasized the need to strengthen agricultural extension services nationwide. He promised to provide smallholder farmers with affordable credit and ensure access to quality inputs, a crucial step towards enhancing their productivity and resilience.
In addition to supporting farmers, Muntu's agenda includes significant investments in education, health, and rural infrastructure. He aims to improve market access for farm produce by developing roads and other transportation networks, connecting rural areas to urban markets.
Addressing unemployment and underemployment, Muntu vowed to restore integrity to public institutions and create fair economic opportunities for all Ugandans. His vision emphasizes national unity and equitable development, striving for an Uganda where every citizen can live in peace and achieve prosperity, not just a privileged few.
Muntu's comprehensive approach to development, focusing on both agricultural empowerment and social infrastructure, presents a compelling vision for Uganda's future. His promises to revitalize cooperatives, strengthen extension services, and invest in education and health care are designed to create a more prosperous and equitable society for all Ugandans.
