PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS UPDF HIGH COMMAND, REVIEWS NATIONAL SECURITY AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) today met with the army's High Command to review Uganda’s security situation and assess the country’s strategic priorities. The meeting which took place at State House, Entebbe focused on consolidating national stability and strengthening the country’s defence posture. The President commended the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, senior commanders, rank-and-file officers for their discipline, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding Uganda’s peace and sovereignty. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Uganda’s defence capacity to ensure the country remains secure and firmly focused on its social and economic transformation agenda.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS FOR CONTINENTAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION TO DRIVE GLOBAL PROSPERITY

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday 23rd February 2026 hosted a high-level UK–India–Uganda Multi-Sectoral Trade Delegation at State House, Entebbe, where he underscored the importance of continental economic integration as a pathway to shared global prosperity. The delegation comprised members of the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA), led by CEO Laurence Robertson, and the South Asia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), led by Chairman Mahendrasinh Jadeja. The British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, also attended the meeting. Discussions focused on strengthening trade, investment, and manufacturing partnerships among the United Kingdom, India, and Uganda. President Museveni emphasized that sustainable prosperity is built on linking producers to consumers, supported by infrastructure, peace, skills development, and affordable finance. He highlighted Uganda’s strategic position as a stable gateway to East Africa and the wider African market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), noting access to a domestic market of nearly 50 million people, 300 million people in East Africa, 600 million people in COMESA, and a continental market of over 1.5 billion people. The President called for accelerated infrastructure development through public-private partnerships and outlined priority investment areas, including manufacturing supported by affordable electricity, low-cost financing through the Uganda Development Bank, and improved transport networks such as regional railway links and oil pipeline infrastructure. Describing Africa as the “next big business centre of the world”, President Museveni said the continent’s growing population and improving health outcomes present unprecedented economic opportunities. He reiterated that while Uganda has abundant raw materials, it seeks capital, technology, and knowledge partnerships to add value and expand production. The UK delegation commended Uganda’s long-standing peace and stability, reaffirming strong bilateral ties. The UK has invested over £1.3 billion in Uganda, with an additional £1 billion in the pipeline. New initiatives under the Ambition for Ten-fold Growth Strategy include support for agricultural exports, power transmission infrastructure, and nationwide solar-powered irrigation systems. The British Chamber of Commerce Uganda was recognized for promoting trade and investment linkages, now comprising 59 members across 17 sectors and employing more than 21,000 Ugandans. The SACCI delegation expressed readiness to facilitate joint ventures in manufacturing, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, ICT, logistics, tourism infrastructure, and youth skills development, while mobilizing Indian manufacturing networks and engaging UK capital markets. The three parties agreed to develop a formal tripartite framework to fast-track trade and investment collaboration. The delegation, which has spent a week in Uganda, also held engagements with the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and leaders in key productive sectors.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HOSTS SUDAN’S RSF LEADER MOHAMED HAMDAN DAGALO, PUSHES FOR DIALOGUE TO END WAR

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met with Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan at State House, Entebbe. The high-level engagement focused on ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restoring regional stability. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan continues to face a devastating war that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF. The fighting, which began in Khartoum, quickly spread to other parts of the country, displacing millions of civilians, crippling essential services, and triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. In his remarks, President Museveni reiterated his long-standing position that sustainable peace in Sudan can only be achieved through dialogue and a shift away from divisive politics. He warned against what he described as the politics of identity, saying such an approach only deepens divisions. “When I last came to Sudan, I met President Bashir and advised against the politics of identity instead of the politics of interest,” President Museveni said. “Identity politics is poisonous. It does not yield good results. What is important are shared interests that unite people.” The President called for negotiations and emphasized the need for African-led solutions to African problems, urging all parties to prioritize peace over military confrontation. On his part, Gen. Dagalo thanked President Museveni for his hospitality and leadership, describing him as a respected statesman on the continent. “Your victory is not only a gain for Ugandans but for the whole continent,” We look at you as a wise man of Africa. We truly believe in your principles and your commitment to peace,” he said. He noted that Sudan continues to face serious humanitarian and institutional challenges as a result of the conflict and stressed the need for a peaceful resolution. Gen. Dagalo also expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Uganda and the wider region, particularly in areas of trade, education and regional integration.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS FOR PRINCIPLE-BASED POLITICS AS UPC AND FDC LEADERS IN LANGO PLEDGE TO WORK WITH NRM

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rallied political actors to rise above party labels and embrace principle-driven politics, saying national progress depends on shared programmes and ideology rather than partisan identity. The President made the remarks while meeting a group of leaders and elders affiliated to the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) from across 10 districts of Lango sub-region. The group that met the President at State House, Entebbe on Thursday, 19th February, 2026, was led by the Commander of the 5th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Keith Katungi. President Museveni, who is also the National chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), said political cooperation should be anchored on ideas and national interests. “The label of the party is secondary. What is crucial is what you support and the programmes you stand for,” he said. “It is not about NRM, UPC or DP. It is about patriotism, Pan-Africanism and the principles that shape Uganda.” He described the engagement as a step toward “real politics,” arguing that politics, like religion, should be centred on beliefs and values. “Politics should be based on clear principles. For us, it is patriotism; loving Uganda because your prosperity depends on Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation and democracy,” he said. Drawing from personal experience as a farmer, the President underscored the importance of national unity in economic growth. “My prosperity does not depend only on my neighbours. The people who buy my milk and beef come from different parts of Uganda. That is why unity and stability are critical.” He urged leaders to focus on solving people’s real challenges. “Hunger and disease have no tribe or religion. Look at people’s needs, not their identities,” he added. President Museveni also acknowledged that political actors must do more ideological work to explain policies and programmes to citizens. “We should not just tell people to support a party without explaining why. People must understand the principles and the programmes,” he noted. On their part, the leaders pledged to work collectively with the ruling National Resistance Movement for the social and economic transformation of their region and the country. The NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, Hon. Hamson Obua welcomed the group’s decision, saying it aligns with the President’s long-standing message on unity and supporting what is right for national development. “Your Excellency, you have always emphasized unity and supporting the right things for Uganda,” Hon. Obua said. “This step of sitting together; UPC, FDC and NRM to discuss Lango’s future is historic.” He noted that political maturity in the region had translated into stronger collaboration and growing support for government programmes. “We have moved forward because of unity and clear messaging on transformation,” he said, urging leaders to sustain the momentum. Gen. Katungi, who oversees operations in Northern Uganda, thanked the President for hosting the group and commended leaders in Lango for choosing cooperation over division. He noted that various political actors in the sub-region had increasingly embraced dialogue and peaceful mobilisation. “Lango is peaceful and ready to work together,” he said, adding that the growing collaboration among leaders reflects a shift from sectarian politics to issue-based engagement. Gen. Katungi also highlighted the role of security agencies in maintaining stability during previous electoral periods, saying peace had created space for constructive political participation. Mr. Charles Ogwal who presented a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the group, congratulated the President on his electoral victory and pledged continued mobilisation for peace and stability. “We voted for peace and protecting the gains made. Lango got 84% in the last General Elections. We are ready to work with the government to address the needs of our people,” he said. He also highlighted infrastructure priorities, including key road projects such as the Dokolo–Namasagali road, saying improved connectivity would boost trade and livelihoods.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SIGNS THREE KEY HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION LAWS

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS LANGO NRM MPS, CALLS FOR UNITY AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, IMF AFRICAN DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR DISCUSS ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX BASE EXPANSION

UGANDA, SAUDI ARABIA DEEPEN INVESTMENT COOPERATION WITH FOCUS ON VALUE ADDITION AND COFFEE INDUSTRIALISATION

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI URGES NRM CHAIRPERSONS TO PROMOTE WEALTH CREATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held fruitful discussions with H.E. Malik Agar, the Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, H.E. Agar briefed President Museveni on the current situation in Sudan. He updated him on the security, political developments and the challenges the country is facing, as well as the efforts being made to restore stability. President Museveni welcomed the briefing and emphasized the importance of dialogue and regional cooperation in resolving the conflict. He noted that peace in Sudan is important not only for the Sudanese people but also for the stability of the region.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS MTN UGANDA LEADERSHIP, DISCUSS ROLE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND FINTECH IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT