Museveni reaffirms East Africa federation is cornerstone for EA develoment

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Uganda’s youth to dedicate their energy to championing the long-sought political and economic integration of East Africa.

Speaking on Friday, November 14, 2025, during a media engagement with journalists in the Bukedi sub-region at the State Lodge in Mbale, President Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, outlined the seven core pillars of the NRM’s 2026–2031 manifesto and emphasized the strategic role of regional unity in securing Africa’s future.

Museveni campaigns in Mbale, Bugisu Sub-region

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to protect the peace and stability ushered in by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government and to consolidate the country’s progress through hard work, wealth creation and vigilance against external and internal threats to Uganda’s development.

The President made the remarks on Monday November 10, 2025 as he concluded his campaign trail in the Bugisu Sub-region with a grand rally for Mbale City and Mbale District, held in Mbale City.