Museveni Reiterates ‘No More Sleep’ Message in 2026 SONA
Addressing Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Museveni clarified that his message was not simply "no sleep" as some sections of the public had interpreted it, but rather "no more sleep" in the sense of ending complacency, corruption and poor performance in public service
KAMPALA, June 4, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday reaffirmed his “no more sleep” campaign message as he delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address [SONA], calling on Ugandans, public officials and political leaders to embrace hard work, fight corruption and embark on wealth creation in the communities.
Addressing Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Museveni clarified that his message was not simply “no sleep” as some sections of the public had interpreted it, but rather “no more sleep” in the sense of ending complacency, corruption and poor performance in public service.
“It is ‘no more sleep’,” Museveni said. “No more corruption, no more kukongola [leaning on your hoe when others are digging], no more diverting people’s attention from the real target, and no more politeness to non-performers who want leadership for their own ego and personal interests.”
The Ugandan Head of State used much of his address to reflect on Uganda’s economic transformation over the last four decades, tracing the origins of the National Resistance Movement’s development philosophy to the 1960s and the 10-Point Programme adopted during the liberation struggle.
Museveni highlighted the transformation of Uganda’s cattle corridor, particularly Nyabushozi, as an example of how communities can move from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. He said milk production had increased from 200 million litres annually in 1986 to 5.4 billion litres today, turning Uganda into a major exporter of dairy products.
According to him, the success was driven largely by sensitisation campaigns encouraging farmers to abandon nomadic practices, adopt modern farming methods and focus on profit-oriented production.
He defended government wealth-creation programmes including National Agricultural Advisory Services [NAADS], Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], Emyooga and the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying they have helped thousands of Ugandans join the money economy.
The President also pointed to government investments in infrastructure, including roads, railways and oil-related projects, arguing that these have laid the foundation for sustained economic growth.
Museveni said Uganda’s economy has expanded significantly since 1986, with gross domestic product rising from about US$ 3.9bln to US$ 69.3bln. He noted that household poverty has declined while life expectancy has increased from 43 years to 68 years.
The President said the economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in the current financial year and by 10 percent in the next financial year, potentially pushing the country’s Gross Domestic Product [GDP] to US$ 80bln even before the start of commercial oil production.
He dismissed critics who argue that Uganda has failed to make meaningful progress over the last 40 years, insisting that the country’s economic achievements are visible in increased production, industrialisation and export growth.
As Uganda enters a new political term following the 2026 elections, Museveni said the country’s focus should remain on wealth creation, job creation and accountability.
“The factors for prosperity are now in place,” he said. “We must ensure there is no more sleep, no more corruption and no more tolerance for non-performance.”
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI’S STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS, JUNE_2026
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