By Johnson Kanyesige
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared his new term in office as kisanja no more sleep as he starts another term in office.
Speaking shortly after taking the oath at Kololo ceremonial grounds, Museveni noted that the term will be characterized by a relentless drive for development, describing it as a period of hard work for all Ugandans.
The new term, its campaign slogan “protecting the gains,” comes as another strategy after the “securing the future” slogan of 2021- 2026 and “kisanja hakuna mchezo” of 2016- 2021.
President Museveni said that the new government will ensure that there is no complacency in the anti-poverty efforts.
“This Kisanja should be regarded as a Kisanja of no more sleep for all Ugandans,” the President declared.
He said Ugandans who have heeded his advice about poverty eradication and wealth creation have succeeded. He cited the example of Kampala’s skyline, saying most of the houses in the city have been developed by Ugandans.
The president showcased several successful people in his wealth creation message, showing how it has changed the lives of many, including politicians.
The ceremony was attended by a host of African dignitaries, reflecting what the President called a “bond of brotherhood” across the continent.
President Museveni paid special tribute to Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and the people of Mozambique for their foundational role in training the first 28 officers (1976-1978) who formed the backbone of the current Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).
“We are here celebrating how Uganda is developing and how the UPDF is strong, but the one who gave us the foundation was Mwalimu Kambarage Nyerere,” Museveni noted, gesturing to President Samia Suluhu.
Reflecting on the 2026 polls, where the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secured a commanding 71.65% of the vote and a significant majority in Parliament, the President congratulated the party’s Bazukulu (grandchildren) and the wider Wana-Inchi (citizens).
He extended a hand to opposition parties like the DP and UPC for their peaceful participation but issued a sharp rebuke to those he accused of inciting violence, specifically mentioning NUP and elements of the FDC. He called on the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) to strictly enforce the “dos and don’ts” for future election management.
As the 21-gun salute echoed over Kampala, the message was clear: the next five years will be defined by an aggressive push toward industrialization and economic transformation, leaving no room for those unwilling to join the march toward a prosperous Uganda.
President Museveni (NRM) garnered 71.65 percent of the votes cast on January 15, 2025, while his closest challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine of NUP, got 24.72 percent according to the Electoral Commission. In Parliament, NRM secured a majority seat with 372 MPs, followed by NUP with 50 MPs.
