By KT Reporter
Presidential candidate Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu has criticised the current government led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, saying it lacks the discipline required to solve Uganda’s mounting challenges.
Gen. Muntu, the flag bearer of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) in the 2026 general election, made the remarks while campaigning in Mitooma District, Western Uganda, on Thursday. The former army commander and one-time comrade of President Museveni held four roadside stopovers before addressing his final rally at Ijumo playground in Ruhinda North.
Addressing enthusiastic supporters, Muntu emphasised that discipline is the bedrock of good governance and the only way Uganda can break free from corruption, poverty, and mismanagement.
“Discipline at the level of a president is critical. When you have a disciplined president, most times they will attract like-minded leaders and people of integrity who can implement policies faithfully. Naturally, a disciplined leader surrounds themselves with disciplined people,” Muntu said.
He added that the ANT has consistently presented him as the right choice for Ugandans because of his reputation for integrity, resilience, and a principled approach to leadership.
“Whether it is temptation from money, from pomp and glory, or from power itself, we can withstand that. This is not just talk; it is a way of life we have lived for decades. The Ugandan people only need to accept and take a bold step to embrace discipline as a solution,” he said to loud applause.
Muntu outlined key issues plaguing the country, including entrenched corruption, the collapse of public services, poor health facilities, poverty, and the low market value of agricultural produce. He argued that the lack of discipline at the top has trickled down to every level of governance, leaving ordinary Ugandans to suffer.
Some residents, however, challenged him to move beyond rhetoric. Ann Kyokushemererwa, a voter from Kabira Town Council, urged Muntu to unveil his manifesto in local languages so that rural populations can better understand his plans.
“It is important to explain what you will do for Ugandans instead of spending time criticising the president, who still has a lot of support in the countryside,” Kyokushemererwa said.
Another resident, Precious Kwakunda, welcomed Muntu’s candid talk on the economy but asked him to clearly state what his presidency would mean for communities like Mitooma.
“We need to hear his solutions for our poor road network because that is what affects us directly. Agriculture here is failing because farmers cannot transport Matooke and coffee to the markets,” Kwakunda noted.
Indeed, Mitooma’s farmers continue to suffer under collapsing infrastructure. A bunch of Matooke goes for as little as 20,000-25,000 shillings at the farm gate, yet prices soar beyond 30,000 shillings in markets, a gap worsened by bad roads that cripple trade.
Muntu, who had initially planned to head to Rubirizi District immediately after Mitooma, rescheduled his next rally to Friday, saying he wanted to spend more time engaging with the people.
With a calm but firm tone, the retired General urged Ugandans not to lose hope, insisting that disciplined leadership is not a dream but a choice the country can make in 2026.
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