President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged African political organizations to focus on science, technology, and job creation to safeguard the continent’s independence.
The President delivered his address on Tuesday evening during a fraternal dinner at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat organized the event following the President’s inauguration earlier that day. The gathering included diplomatic representatives and delegations from various African political parties. Museveni noted that these parties share a deep historical link through the common struggle against colonialism.
“I thank you for joining us for the inauguration ceremony and for this fraternal dinner. We are linked by history and by the struggle against colonialism and imperialism,” President Museveni stated.
The President warned that Africa previously suffered colonization due to internal weaknesses. He urged current leaders to avoid shallow analysis and investigate why the continent missed historical opportunities for advancement. Museveni emphasized that weak economies leave African nations vulnerable to renewed external domination. He insisted that political freedom cannot survive without accompanying economic strength.
“We should share experiences on how Africa can rectify its historical mistakes and ensure our people harness nature through science, technology and commercial agriculture to get out of poverty,” he said.
Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, Secretary General of Tanzania’s Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), praised Uganda’s role in promoting Pan-African solidarity. She commended President Museveni for his contributions to regional peace and African unity. Migiro emphasized that parties must collaborate to provide education and industrialization for the youth. NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong concluded the evening by thanking the delegates for standing in solidarity with Uganda during the transition.
