President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to focus on politics of interest rather than sectarianism, saying this approach is key to achieving lasting unity and national development.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at State Lodge Soroti, the President said the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s ideological foundation has fostered cohesion and led to the establishment of strong national institutions such as the army, police, and public service.
Museveni emphasized that Uganda’s progress is often hindered by “non–wealth creators,” urging citizens to embrace productive ventures that drive economic growth. He highlighted that the NRM government has made significant strides in infrastructure development, which forms a backbone for wealth creation.
The President called on Ugandans to join the wealth creation movement by investing in commercially viable sectors outlined in the NRM manifesto, including agriculture, manufacturing, artisanship, services, and ICT.
“The more wealth creators we have, the more jobs we create,” Museveni said, underscoring the need to strengthen regional markets and push for an East African political confederation to boost economic opportunities.
He also challenged the youth across East Africa to adopt an analytical approach to issues affecting their generation instead of engaging in riots and destructive politics.
Museveni revealed that the government’s cattle restocking program for the Teso, Lango, and Acholi subregions is expected to reach about 1.5 million households.
He said the initiative is being aligned with government systems and will be implemented in phases.
The President cautioned NRM-leaning independent candidates against standing in isolation, warning that such moves could split the vote and give the opposition an upper hand.
He advised them to reconsider their decisions for the good of the party and national unity.
On development programs, Museveni reaffirmed government’s commitment to sustaining and enhancing the Parish Development Model (PDM), saying it remains a cornerstone for grassroots economic empowerment.
He also advised that demands for new districts should be carefully weighed against the cost of administration and existing service delivery gaps.
“Ugandans should focus on using the available resources for development rather than creating new administrative units,” he said.
The President called for consensus among stakeholders on enforcing free universal education in all government schools and reaffirmed the government’s plan to operationalize the Graduate Fund as a distinct initiative from the Youth Livelihood Program.
Additionally, Museveni announced plans to establish more demonstration farms adjacent to Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs to promote commercial agriculture and practical training.
