Amid rising corruption cases in flagship government programmes, President Museveni asked newly elected NRM MPs to restore accountability as they begin their legislative term.
Museveni emphasizes that political leadership demands a deeper intellectual grounding.
He likens the Kyankwanzi retreat, an entrenched NRM tradition dating back to the bush-war era, to a training ground where leaders learn to “diagnose” societal problems, understand human behavior, and apply practical solutions.
At the heart of Museveni’s message was a call for wealth creation through productivity rather than dependency.
He identifies commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services, and ICT as the key drivers of Uganda’s economic transformation, consistent with government policy frameworks under Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan (NDP IV).
Museveni also warns against identity politics, arguing that sectarian divisions undermine markets and national cohesion.
His remarks come against the backdrop of rising concern over the misuse of public funds.
Police data from the 2025 annual crime report indicates at least 389 cases linked to PDM-related corruption, highlighting persistent accountability gaps at local levels.
The retreat is being attended by more than 350 MPs-elect, including dozens of first-time legislators and the NRM party-leaning independents.
The Kyankwanzi retreat is designed to align lawmakers with the ruling party’s philosophy, governance approach, and legislative priorities for the 12th Parliament.
By URN
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