President Museveni says 'nobody will create chaos in Uganda'

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured that nobody will create chaos in Uganda, saying the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has all the necessary infrastructure to ensure peace.

He said many of the problems in Africa are caused by parasite groups backed by foreigners.

“These groups are not part of the wealth creators; they don’t care. That's why you hear them talking of violence. You can’t start conflicts in your kitchen. Even if you have issues and you want to fight, you go into the compound and fight from there."

Museveni made the remarks on Friday at the end of the year national prayers held at State House, Entebbe. By his side was the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni.

Former Vice President Edward Ssekandi and Former Premier Amama Mbabazi attending the national Thanksgiving prayers at Entebbe on Friday. (PPU Photo)

Museveni also cautioned against sectarianism and called for peace, patriotism, Pan-Africanism and socio-economic transformation, describing them as pillars of Uganda’s continued growth.

“I want to congratulate the religious people for forming the Inter-Religious Council. I think they formed it when NRM took over because the NRM rejected the bankruptcy of religious sectarianism. In the past, these religious groups were part of the problems in Uganda and part of the problem of Africa."

According to the President, many African countries have been destroyed because of sectarianism.

“When you come to me, and you waste my time with sectarianism of religion or tribe, nkugambirawo sitani nvako [I tell you, Satan, leave me alone].”

Some of the members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church attending the national thanksgiving service at State House Entebbe on Friday. (PPU Photo)

Some of the foreign envoys attending the national Thanksgiving prayers at Entebbe on Friday. (PPU Photo)

Some of the members of the Mothers Union attending the national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday. PPU Photo

He also highlighted some of the government’s interventions, like the Parish Development Model (PDM), which he said has helped to strengthen the country’s economy.

“We have got the basics here. We have food of all types, as you can see. We have many of the industrial products which we used to import; they are now made here. The economy is strong.

'Future is bright'

Museveni also said corruption undermines service delivery and economic growth.

“When we were preparing for our revolutionary movement, we said let administrators be there, but let’s have our own elected people: LC1 to LC5, Members of Parliament and all the other elected members. These are the ones to supervise and to watch for the interest of the population so that when the money comes into the area, it should not be diverted."

Some of the members of the guests who turned up for national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (PPU Photo)

Some of the people who turned up for national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (PPU Photo)

He also emphasised the importance of wealth creation as a cornerstone of Uganda’s progress.

“This is an area of wealth creation, and I am very proud to belong to that culture. We depend on our wealth.

“Uganda is moving at a very high rate. I think this year we shall grow at 7 percent, and when we start our oil production, we shall grow by double digits, more than 10 percent. 

"Therefore, the future is bright, and I would like to appeal to everybody to stick to the values. We need to agree on those values."

By values, Museveni was referring to patriotism, Pan-Africanism and socio-economic transformation.

On her part, the First Lady thanked God for the peace, freedom of worship and the good climate as well as the natural resources in Uganda.

"We have so much to give thanks to, we thank you, Lord, for our great climate, natural resources, all of which contribute to boosting our economy.

“We thank you, Lord, for the young people who are the majority in our population, and we give you all the glory and honour for our men in uniform who safeguard our country,” she prayed.

Some of the members of the senior government officers and other guests who turned up for national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (PPU Photo)

Some of the members of the guests who turned up for national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday. (PPU Photo)

One of the choirs performing during the national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday Dec 12, 2025. (PPU Photo)

Some of the officers of Uganda Prison Services and other guests who turned up for national thanksgiving prayers at State House Entebbe on Friday Dec 12, 2025. (PPU Photo)

'Clarity of thought and guidance'

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chair of the Council of Presidents for the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), The Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, thanked the First Couple for organising the event for the nation to thank God.

“I am so grateful that we are here to give thanks to God; the God who knows our end before the beginning.”

Kaziimba also preached about integrity and honesty.

“Do the right thing even when no one is watching you, it brings you glory, and when you do good, you feel good, when you feel good, you do good."

Dr Joseph Serwadda, the Presiding Apostle of the Born-again faith, prayed for peace in Uganda during the upcoming elections.

“Lord, grant our leaders the clarity of thought and guidance, establish peace throughout our communities, calm every restless heart and shield every citizen from harm.”

Pr Samuel Kajoba, the Archbishop of the Seventh Day Adventist Uganda, also prayed for the country.

The Minister for Presidency, Babirye Milly Babalanda, thanked God for strengthening and protecting President Museveni in steering Uganda’s development.

“I also thank God for Maama Janet, who has stood with the President with dignity."

In attendance were Vice-President Jessica Alupo, ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, religious leaders, among other dignitaries.