Kampala-19-Jan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined his priorities following a landslide victory, pledging to focus his next term on wealth creation for citizens, maintaining peace, and strengthening accountability in governance. Speaking after the announcement of the election results, Museveni said the overwhelming mandate given to him by Ugandans reflects public confidence in his leadership and development agenda. He emphasized that his government will prioritize empowering households economically through agriculture, industrialization, and value addition to ensure inclusive growth. The President reiterated that peace and security remain the foundation of Uganda’s progress, noting that stability has enabled investments, infrastructure development, and service delivery across

the country. He warned that insecurity and division would reverse the gains made over the years. Museveni also committed to enhancing accountability at all levels of government, vowing to tackle corruption and improve efficiency in public service. He said public officials must serve with integrity and ensure that government programs directly benefit ordinary citizens. The election, which saw high voter turnout in several regions, was closely watched both locally and internationally. While supporters celebrated the victory, Museveni called for unity, urging all Ugandans—regardless of political affiliation—to work together for national development. As preparations begin for the next term, the President said his administration will engage stakeholders to translate campaign pledges into actionable policies aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening institutions.