First Lady, Janet Museveni, has called on Ugandans to approach the upcoming 2026 general elections with a deep sense of responsibility, warning that peace should never be taken for granted.
Addressing residents of Nebbi, she said the right to vote comes with a moral duty to preserve the stability the country enjoys today.
“This election is a reminder that every Ugandan with a vote has a responsibility to protect the peace and freedom God has given us,” Mrs. Museveni said.
She noted that while some citizens clearly recall the painful years when Uganda was plagued by conflict and political unrest, a large section of the population—especially the youth—have only known a peaceful nation.
“Some may remember when our nation was not peaceful, and many may not know the struggles we endured to achieve the stability we now enjoy,” she added, urging voters to act with maturity and patriotism in the election season.
She warned against carelessness and political recklessness during the election period, stressing that Uganda is the only home citizens have.
“We have only one homeland on this earth, and if we fail to protect it, there is nowhere else to go,” she told the gathering, drawing applause from elders and local leaders in attendance.
The First Lady called on citizens to recognize that prosperity and transformation cannot thrive without stability.
“Development, prosperity, and transformation all grow from peace. Let us honor God and support the work NRM is doing to safeguard our nation,” she said.
