The commissioning ceremony took place on Wednesday in Nyakarongo LC1, Kibwa Parish, Karangura Sub-county, marking a significant moment of relief and renewed hope for a family that suffered devastating losses during the ADF insurgency. Musa Tungo was killed alongside four of his children in an attack attributed to the ADF, while two other children were abducted. His wife, Ruth, narrowly escaped death, leaving her to endure years of grief and hardship following the tragic incident.
Minister Kaboyo said she was pleased to personally commission the house in recognition of the suffering endured by the Tungo family and their contribution to the country's pursuit of peace. She described the house as a demonstration of the Government's continued commitment to remembering families that suffered because of insurgency and violence. The Minister also commended residents of Karangura who participated in the liberation struggle, particularly those who remained committed to peace, supported the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and cooperated with Government efforts to restore stability in the Rwenzori region.
In a strong warning to individuals and groups still engaged in activities aimed at destabilising Uganda, Kaboyo likened the ADF to a young monkey celebrating a burning forest without understanding that the destruction would eventually deprive it of its own home and source of survival. “I pity those who are still fighting the NRM Government. Even if they run away to other countries, they will never have peace because they have blood on their hands. Instead of coming home to build their country, they are busy trying to destroy it,” Kaboyo said.
The Minister assured Ugandans that the country's security situation was under control and that no attempts to undermine national stability would derail Uganda's development ambitions. She paid special tribute to community members who collected the remains of the victims following the attack and ensured that they received a decent burial despite the difficult circumstances. According to the Minister, the sacrifices made by the victims and other people who contributed to the country's liberation should not be forgotten.
Kaboyo reiterated that the NRM Government recognises and appreciates individuals and families who suffered or made sacrifices during Uganda's liberation struggle and subsequent security challenges. She acknowledged that the number of people and families requiring Government support was substantial, making it difficult to reach every beneficiary immediately due to competing demands and limited resources. However, she assured affected communities that Government remained committed to extending assistance to deserving families as more resources became available.
The residential house was constructed under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) as part of the Financial Year 2025/2026 programme supporting civilian veteran families. The programme covers beneficiaries in six districts: Luwero, Nakaseke, Kabarole, Wakiso, Buvuma and Bunyangabu. The intervention is aimed at supporting families whose members endured hardship and sacrifices during periods of conflict and the country's liberation struggles.
Ruth Tungo expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Government for remembering her family after years of suffering. Speaking through Minister Kaboyo, Ruth said she had never imagined that Government would eventually construct a decent home for her after the devastating loss of her husband and four children to the ADF violence. She described the new house as a major turning point in her life, saying it had restored her dignity, given her a renewed sense of belonging and rekindled hope for the future.
Key points
- Minister Kaboyo commissions a house for the Tungo family, who were victims of ADF insurgency in Kabarole District.
- The Government reaffirms its commitment to supporting families that suffered during Uganda's liberation struggle and subsequent security challenges.
- The Minister warns rebels against destabilising Uganda, assuring citizens that the country's security situation is under control.
