Museveni Swearing-in Set for May 12 at Kololo as Government Declares Public Holiday
The government has declared May 12 a public holiday for President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Civil society leaders in the Sebei sub-region called on the president to address rising living costs, unemployment, land disputes and shrinking civic space in his address.
winnipegfreepress.comPresident Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 12 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with the government declaring the day a public holiday so citizens can participate in the national event. Civil society leaders, activists and opinion leaders in the Sebei sub-region called on President Yoweri Museveni to use his swearing-in address to respond to growing public concerns over the rising cost of living, unemployment, land disputes and shrinking civic space.
The leaders said many Ugandans continue to struggle with economic hardships, high youth unemployment and social challenges that require urgent government attention.
George Kiprotich, the Executive Director of the Kapchorwa Civil Society Organizations Alliance (KACSOA), said households across the country are under mounting pressure due to increasing prices of food, fuel, transport, housing and other essential commodities.
Businesses are also grappling with high operating costs, making survival difficult for both traders and ordinary families. Kiprotich urged the President to acknowledge the hardships facing citizens and outline practical interventions aimed at stabilizing prices, creating jobs and protecting vulnerable communities.
He expressed concern over increasing land conflicts involving ownership disputes, evictions, inheritance and large-scale land acquisitions, particularly in rural communities. "These issues are central to economic security, social cohesion, and democratic governance. The country expects leadership that publicly acknowledges and responds to these concerns," Kiprotich said.
