President Museveni has officially announced that his return to 2026 presidential race was influenced by Tova KU Main Promoters.
Museveni who was nominated unopposed as the ruling NRM presidential flag bearer and National party Chairman on Saturday said his decision to return was influenced by widespread appeals from citizens, popularized through the slogan “Tova ku main”translated as “Do not leave the main electricity line”.
“I have carefully considered the voices of millions of Ugandans urging me not to step down. I have decided to offer myself once again for leadership to address two critical tasks that lie ahead for our country,” Museveni stated.
In his speech Museveni pledged to promote six key pillars for Uganda’s long-term prosperity: peace and security, development, wealth creation, job creation, improved service delivery, and market access through regional integration.
Museveni argued that these six aspects are essential for ensuring that Uganda does not miss the bus of history again, as happened during Europe’s transformation while Africa lagged behind.
The president emphasized that Uganda’s development depends on a clear understanding of how prosperity is generated, pointing to the private sector particularly commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services, and ICT as the primary engines of job creation.
“We must understand that wealth creates jobs. Whether owned by private citizens or government entities like National Water, Uganda Airlines, or Uganda Railways, wealth-producing enterprises are essential for employment and economic growth,” Museveni said.
He noted that Uganda’s economy remains heavily reliant on unprocessed raw materials, limiting its potential citing coffee sector as an example, where Uganda earns just USD 2.5 per kilogram from unprocessed beans, while countries that roast and package coffee make between USD 25 and USD 40 per kilogram.
“The same applies to minerals and other resources. By adding value to our products—whether it is tin, gold, or copper—we can significantly boost our export earnings, attract industries, and create more jobs,” Museveni said.
Reflecting on his six decades at the helm of Uganda’s political leadership, Museveni said he remains committed to seeing the country through this next critical phase.
“God has enabled me to lead the NRM for the last 60 years through many phases. I am ready to continue making my contribution in the next five years, both as President and Chairman of the NRM, to secure Uganda’s future,” he concluded.