President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged both the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and opposition leaders to take greater responsibility in monitoring government programmes and ensuring effective service delivery, warning that leaders who fail to oversee public initiatives should be held accountable.
Speaking during the presentation of Uganda’s UGX 84.4 trillion budget for FY2026/27 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on June 11th, 2026, Museveni said the country has made significant economic progress but continues to face challenges in implementation and supervision.
“We are to demand performance from both the NRM and the opposition. As long as you are getting money from the government, you must check what is happening on the ground,” Museveni said.
The President cited complaints about theft of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds across several districts and questioned the role of Members of Parliament (MPs) and local leaders in monitoring government programmes.
He revealed he would consult the Attorney General on measures to hold leaders accountable for failing to perform their oversight duties.
Museveni also called on political leaders to focus on integrating the remaining 33% of Ugandans who are still outside the money economy into productive economic activity.
He said participation in the money economy has risen from 32% in 2013 to 67% today, largely through initiatives such as Operation Wealth Creation and the PDM.
Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the government has invested nearly UGX 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes targeting households, farmers, youth, women and businesses.
Domestic revenue is projected to increase from UGX 35.7 trillion to UGX 45.6 trillion in FY2026/27, while the economy is expected to grow by 10.2%, driven by oil production and investment in productive sectors.
Museveni expressed optimism about Uganda’s petroleum sector, saying government expects about $1.5 billion annually from oil revenues. Part of the funds will be invested in a sovereign wealth fund, while the rest will support strategic infrastructure, including regional railway networks.
The President also defended efforts to protect wetlands and remove traders from road reserves, stressing the need for environmental conservation and urban order. On the Ebola outbreak, he reassured Ugandans that the situation remains under control, noting that no new cases had been recorded in the previous five days and urging the public to follow health guidelines.
