SONA 2026 - Museveni Demands Results

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni used his State of the Nation Address to defend Uganda's economic transformation agenda and celebrate successes in government poverty alleviation programs. Speaking at the opening of Parliament's First Session, Museveni also sharply criticized public servants, accusing them of prioritizing allowances over essential service delivery. The address, a constitutional requirement preceding the national budget reading, painted a picture of steady progress in key sectors.

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This is a time to talk straight to everybody.

Before Members of Parliament, diplomats, business leaders, and other dignitaries, Museveni highlighted advancements in agriculture, industrialization, infrastructure, services, tourism, ICT, and wealth creation. However, he cautioned that corruption, poor leadership, and complacency continue to impede national transformation. "This is a time to talk straight to everybody," Museveni declared during his speech.

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The people lack confidence, poor leadership, inferiority complex to participate in activities to transform and that is exactly why people are still poor.

The President showcased video testimonies of Ugandans whose lives have been transformed through commercial agriculture and government-supported wealth creation initiatives. These included an elderly woman who moved from a dilapidated structure to a modern home and various farmers and entrepreneurs. Museveni argued that Uganda possesses the necessary ingredients for rapid socio-economic transformation but faces challenges due to weak implementation and poor attitudes among some leaders and citizens.

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Once the people get capital, they will get out of poverty.

Museveni devoted significant attention to the Parish Development Model (PDM), describing it as a crucial intervention in combating household poverty. "Once the people get capital, they will get out of poverty," he stated, citing beneficiaries who have invested in productive enterprises. He also recalled his long-standing efforts to promote wealth creation through commercial agriculture, referencing his work with people in areas like Kisozi.

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So when I went to Kisozi, I worked with the people to transform their lives.