President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call for vigilance, hard work, and accountability, emphasizing that his campaign message should be understood as “Kisanja, No More Sleep” rather than the commonly quoted “Kisanja No Sleep.” Museveni made the remarks on Thursday during his State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds before Members of Parliament, government officials, diplomats, and guests.
The sitting commenced with the reading of the presidential proclamation summoning Parliament by Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, at 2:17 p.m. In his communication, Oboth-Oboth welcomed members to the constitutional event, noting that the State of the Nation Address provides an opportunity for the President to report on government performance over the previous year and outline priorities for the year ahead.
The Speaker congratulated President Museveni and Members of the 12th Parliament upon the commencement of a new parliamentary term, while reminding legislators of the responsibilities entrusted to them by Ugandans. He also commended the government for its interventions in responding to the recent Ebola outbreak, saying the efforts had demonstrated the country’s preparedness in handling public health emergencies.
When he took to the podium, President Museveni used part of his address to clarify a slogan that has featured prominently in his political messaging. “Some people distorted the message,” Museveni said. “What I said was ‘Kisanja, No More Sleep,’ not ‘Kisanja No Sleep.'”
The President explained that the phrase was intended as a call for leaders and citizens to remain alert and focused on national development rather than becoming complacent. He expanded the theme to include what he described as other priorities for the new term, declaring: “No more sleep, no more corruption, no more politeness to leaders.”
Museveni argued that the country can only achieve faster transformation if public officials become more proactive in addressing challenges and if corruption is decisively tackled. The President’s remarks appeared aimed at signaling a tougher stance on inefficiency and misconduct in public service as the government embarks on implementing its agenda for the new parliamentary term.
His comments on corruption come amid increasing public concern over accountability in government institutions, an issue that has featured prominently in national debate in recent years. The State of the Nation Address, ongoing, is a constitutional requirement under Article 101 of the Constitution and is delivered annually to inform Parliament and the country about the status of national affairs and government priorities-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
