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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is today delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the 12th Parliament and the nation at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, starting at 2:00 PM local time.
This marks the first such address in the new term for both the President and Parliament, following Museveni’s inauguration for his seventh term on May 12, 2026, after the January elections.
The address is mandated by Article 101(1) of the Ugandan Constitution, which requires the President to deliver a speech at the beginning of each session of Parliament on the state of the nation. It provides an opportunity for the head of state to outline government achievements, ongoing challenges, and future priorities for the country.
In a notable departure from previous years, physical attendance has been strictly limited to Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, and a small number of selected individuals.
This measure follows guidelines to curb the spread of Ebola, amid reports of an outbreak linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with around 15 cases and one death recorded, primarily in the Kampala area.
This address comes shortly after Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony, also held at Kololo. Observers anticipate updates on key areas such as economic growth, oil sector development, agriculture, infrastructure, health sector challenges (including the current Ebola situation), education, and efforts to address youth unemployment.
The event will be broadcast on selected radio, tv stations as well as online outlets.