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President
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is currently addressing the nation on matters of national importance.
The address is being broadcast live on major television and radio stations, as well as online platforms across Uganda, following an earlier announcement by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU).
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Ugandans from across the country are following the President's remarks, with many keenly awaiting key announcements on issues affecting the nation.
More updates and highlights from the President's address will be provided as they emerge.
Key Highlights: President Museveni's National Address
President
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the government's security operations, human rights record, and environmental conservation efforts during his national address, insisting that Uganda's security agencies are operating within the law.
Museveni on CDF & the Military Operations
A significant part of the President's address focused on recent military operations led by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Museveni said Ugandans should appreciate the army's approach, arguing that suspects are being arrested, investigated, and taken before courts of law instead of being killed on the spot.
According to the President, the
Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) recently wrote to him expressing concern that the military's operations resembled tactics used during the regimes of former presidents Idi Amin and Milton Obote. Museveni rejected the comparison, maintaining that unlike previous regimes, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is operating within the law by apprehending suspects for prosecution through the courts.
He further argued that the ongoing security operations are aimed at combating what he described as impunity among "
greedy and egotistic" opposition leaders and some of their supporters. He maintained that no individual or political group should be allowed to intimidate others or operate above the law.
Museveni also disclosed that he recently held two meetings with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, where discussions centred on justice and human rights, the trade order, and environmental protection, particularly the restoration of wetlands.
Responding to concerns over the continued detention of some suspects, the President said the public should allow the courts to establish the truth.
"Those who want to know the truth about the detainees should wait for the trial of the accused persons," Museveni said, insisting that due process should be respected rather than relying on public speculation.
On the issue of bail, Museveni argued that it should not be automatic in cases where suspects could interfere with witnesses or investigations, saying the justice system must strike a balance between individual rights and public safety.
The President also reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting Uganda's environment, particularly through the restoration of degraded wetlands, which he said remains a national priority.
Museveni concluded by urging Ugandans to reject violence, respect the rule of law, and support efforts aimed at preserving peace, security, and sustainable development across the country.
