I spent the day in Adjumani, where I first paid my respects to our brother, the late Gen. Moses Ali, at his grave. I paid tribute to him as a wise man and patriot who understood that Uganda’s politics must be about prosperity, not tribe and religion. I also called on our people to remain united.
Kyarisiima Israel @KyarisiIsrael National Coordinator of Gen Z for Gen 7 @GenZ4Gen7 has today led the Gen Z for Gen 7 fraternity in endorsing Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba .
Israel described the endorsement as a civic act by a generation choosing to take an active role in Uganda’s political and national affairs.
He noted that Gen Muhoozi @mkainerugaba has served Uganda in uniform with distinction, adding that Gen Z for Gen 7 is taking a deliberate position on the leadership and future of the country.
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I am leading Uganda’s Government delegation to the 15th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Summit in the United Arab Emirates.
I will also participate in the World Leaders Summit on Investment in Dubai from 7th to 9th September 2026.
This year’s theme, “Towards a New Global Prosperity: Rebuilding the Future of Investment for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” speaks to Uganda’s commitment to attracting inclusive and sustainable investment for our people.
The Summit is a vital platform that brings together world leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of the global investment landscape.
I look forward to showcasing Uganda’s immense investment opportunities.
#AIMSummit2026 #Dubai @GovUganda@StateHouseUg@OPMUganda@UgandaUae@ugandainvest
I welcomed my son from Tanzania, Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir and his delegation at State House Entebbe.
We discussed investment opportunities and how the private sector can continue contributing to the growth and development of our two countries.
I congratulate Dr. Sikander Lalani and Roofings Group on the inauguration of Phase IV Level 2 of the Ultra Modern Rolling Mill Complex.
When the NRM came to power in 1986, we outlined our economic vision in the Ten-Point Programme, including the development of an independent, integrated and self-sustaining economy.
This investment is an important step in our industrialisation journey. It strengthens local value addition, creates employment opportunities for our people and reduces dependence on imported intermediate products. Uganda has abundant iron ore resources, including high-grade iron ore, and we must use these resources to build a competitive steel industry.
I received H.E. Monzer Selim, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Uganda, who paid a courtesy call on me as he ends his tour of duty.
I thanked him for his service and contribution to fostering stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Egypt. I wish him good luck in his future assignments.
I welcome international artiste Tyrese Gibson to Uganda. We discussed the creative arts, tourism, and the shared history and heritage of Africa and African Americans.
I shared with him Uganda’s four sectors of socio-economic transformation, including the role of artistes like him in the services sector. We also discussed the opportunities in these sectors and how they can contribute to Uganda’s development.
I wish him a fruitful and enjoyable visit to Uganda.
Today, I officiated at the grand inauguration and key handover ceremony of the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in Nsambya.
I congratulate Mr. Posiano Ngabirano for growing his business from a small grocery shop in Nakasero into this major investment. This is the kind of transformation we want to see, from importing to producing and creating wealth here in Uganda.
Our development must be driven by the four sectors of commercial agriculture, manufacturing, services and ICT. I am also pleased that this investment is creating jobs for Ugandans and supporting local suppliers.
I thank our elder His Eminence Cardinal Wamala for offering the land, the Marriott International, NSSF and all those who contributed to this investment. I welcome more investors to Uganda.
This afternoon, I received the Italian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mauro Massoni, at State House Entebbe.
We discussed strengthening Uganda-Italy relations, particularly in trade, investment, infrastructure and agro-processing. We also discussed the forthcoming Uganda Business Forum in Rome, which will provide an opportunity to showcase Uganda and attract more Italian investment.
I welcome him.
Fortunately, in a telephone call, Her Royal Highness Kemigisa, told me that H.H. Oyo left a young boy heir that will be introduced to the public at the right time.
H.H. Oyo worked well with the Central Government, thereby avoiding the mistake of trying to use the Cultural Institutions that were restored by the NRM to promote sectarianism. It would be good if all the Cultural leaders understood the importance of this.
I direct that H.H. Oyo be given an official burial and, for three days, all the flags fly at half-mast. The three days are: the day of the burial, the day before and the day after. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Signed:
Yoweri K. Museveni
President of the Republic of Uganda
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu,
It is with a lot of sadness that, on the behalf of all Ugandans, Maama Janet and myself, I extend our most heart-felt condolences to the Royal Family of Tooro and to all Ugandans on account of the death of the prominent Muzzukulu, His Highness Oyo, the King of Tooro at such a young age of 34. How unfair life can be!! He was orphaned while still young and he has died young.
In the short life on earth, he had shown that he had potential of working well with the Central and Local Governments to develop Tooro. What a loss to Tooro and Uganda.
Some months back, Her Royal Highness Kemigisa, Nyinomukama, came to tell me that the Muzzukulu Oyo had cancer that was very aggressive. The Government supported them to go to Germany and, then, the USA where he died.
The Revival played an important role in transforming Ankole, helping our people move away from alcoholism, tobacco, adultery, dishonesty and superstition, while promoting education, hygiene and family values. I was pleased to see the Church continuing to contribute to socio-economic transformation, including through coffee growing and environmental protection.
I will also take up the proposal to construct a Revival Museum. We should preserve this history because it is part of our contribution to the civilisation of our people and to humanity.
I concluded the five-day East African Revival Ankole Convention today at St. John’s Cathedral, Ruharo, in Mbarara. I conveyed greetings from Maama Janet and thanked the Bishops of Ankole for remembering this important anniversary.
I thank the Lord because He has really favoured me. I first came to the church compound in 1949 as a small boy, and returned in 1953 and 1959. To come back after 77 years is a great blessing. Praise be to the Lord.
Today, at State House Entebbe, I received Letters of Credence from five new Ambassadors Designate: H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman Al Basfu of the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Wu Guangrong of China, H.E. Angele van der Heijden-Samura of the Netherlands, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson of Sweden, and H.E. Sigrid Ingelore Luise Sommer of Germany.
I welcome them to Uganda and look forward to working with them to further strengthen our bilateral relations and cooperation with their respective countries. I wish them a successful tour of duty in Uganda.
Through refining, petrochemical industries and the use of associated gas for electricity generation, we shall maximise the value of our resources here at home and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.
I commend all the oil companies, technical teams and Ugandan professionals whose efforts have brought us to this milestone. The revenues from oil must be invested in durable infrastructure and productive sectors for the benefit of the Bazzukulu.
Today, I concluded an oversight visit to the Kingfisher Development Area and presided over the Crude Oil Naming Ceremony, where I officially launched the name of Uganda’s crude oil as “Pearl Sweet.”
This marks an important milestone in our journey to develop Uganda’s oil and gas resources for value addition and economic transformation.