Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed National Resistance Movement chairpersons across the country to prioritize wealth creation, tighten supervision of government programmes and confront corruption in their areas of responsibility.
Museveni delivered the message during a meeting with party leaders for districts, cities, municipalities and divisions at State House Entebbe.
The President, who also serves as National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement, congratulated the officials on their election victories. He said he observed stronger national cohesion in the latest polls compared to recent cycles.
Museveni linked the unity to what he called problem-solving leadership.
He referred to the early restoration of security and the stabilisation of essential commodities.
“This cohesion was built on what I call okukyenura,” Museveni said.
He explained that after earlier political consolidation, household poverty became more visible.
He said government responded by introducing revolving funds at sub-county level in 1997.
He added that programmes such as NAADS later supported distribution of seedlings to raise agricultural output.
Museveni noted that many Ugandans still remained outside the money economy.
He said this gap informed the creation of the Parish Development Model. He explained that the programme channels funds directly to beneficiaries through parish structures. He said performance differs across districts.
He promised additional financing where progress is evident and urged party leaders to track implementation closely.
On education, Museveni said government introduced free schooling to widen access.
He, however, expressed concern about weak supervision and what he described as sabotage by some teachers.
The President warned against corruption in recruitment, land management and health services. He cited allegations that some District Service Commissions sell jobs. He also mentioned land grabbing and theft of medicines. He called on party leaders to enforce accountability.
Museveni criticised poor road maintenance and substandard work. He blamed part of the challenge on budgeting choices that favour administrative expansion over frontline services.
On employment, he described agriculture as the largest source of jobs. He said manufacturing and services provide higher value opportunities. He pledged to publish more material in the coming term to guide socio-economic transformation.
Museveni said government must also strengthen private sector growth.
He pointed to affordable financing through the Uganda Development Bank. He argued that increased household incomes would stimulate demand for goods. The President said local consumers form the first market before producers look outward.
The NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja, congratulated Museveni on what she described as a landslide victory. She said the outcome reflects the party’s commitment to service delivery.
The NRM Chairperson for Gulu District, Christopher Ochen, thanked the President for empowering party structures during the campaigns. He asked for district chairpersons to be integrated into District Executive Committees to strengthen oversight.
JB Wamala Ssalongo, who leads the party in Mukono Municipality, appealed for representation of municipalities and cities on the National Executive Committee. He said inclusion would improve participation in decision making.
