Museveni Declares 'No More Sleep' on Corruption and Complacency

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to political leaders, declaring an end to complacency and self-interest in governance. During his State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, the President expressed deep frustration with leaders who, he says, demand allowances to mobilize citizens for development.

Recalling his early days as an activist, Museveni contrasted the current demands with his own experiences in the 1960s, where a small donation fueled wealth creation campaigns. “When I hear leaders talking of allowances to reach their People and get them out of poverty, I almost get nausea,” he stated, criticizing politicians who remain in Kampala while collecting government funds.

He also took aim at those who resort to giving personal monetary handouts to constituents, arguing that this approach is misguided. Instead, he emphasized the importance of imparting sustainable wealth-creation knowledge. “The most important contribution to the People was the diagnosis of their problems and the prescriptions we offered,” Museveni asserted, referencing his early political efforts.

The President framed his directive as “no more sleep,” clarifying that this signifies an uncompromising approach to systemic inefficiencies hindering Uganda’s socio-economic progress. This directive explicitly targets corruption, idleness, distraction from genuine objectives, and the burdening of active workers while others remain inactive.

Museveni reiterated his commitment to ending “politeness to non-performers” and warned that leaders driven by personal gain must step aside. He credited accurate analysis and strategic prescriptions, rather than financial aid, for transitioning a majority of Ugandan households into the money economy and elevating the nation to Lower Middle-Income status.

He urged all leaders to actively implement national development programs, such as the Parish Development Model, to ensure swift and widespread transformation across the country. Leadership, he stressed, is a service to the nation and its people.

Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)