Museveni to open Parliament session with state of nation address

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President Yoweri Museveni is this Thursday, June 5, 2025, expected to deliver his state of the nation address.

A statement issued today, June 2, 2025, by Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesigye, summoning Members of Parliament to attend the address, says the address will take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala city.

The development follows Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on May 29, proroguing the House, marking the end of the Fourth Session of the 11th Parliament. The session began on June 6 last year, with the State of the Nation Address.

Prorogation signifies the formal conclusion of a parliamentary session, meaning that Parliament now stands adjourned until the commencement of the next session.

All ongoing parliamentary business is suspended during prorogation, including motions, questions, committee meetings and Bills that have not yet completed their passage through both Houses of Parliament.

In her remarks as she bid farewell to Members of Parliament, Speaker Anita Among noted that despite the death of two MPs: Woman MP for Kisoro Sarah Mateke, and Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North), the House was able to conduct its business to completion.

Among said the House held 75 sittings during the session, during which two newly elected MPs—Grace Ngabirano (Kisoro) and Luyimbazi Nalukola (Kawempe North)—took their oaths. The session also saw the passage of 33 bills, resolution of 33 petitions, discussion of 43 resolutions, adoption of 53 reports, and consideration of 213 urgent questions.

“This remarkable performance would not have been possible without the collective commitment by members. As we transit to the 5th session, I appeal to you to maintain the same level of commitment,” she said.