Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants, including teachers, but emphasized that Uganda must first consolidate its development foundations before increasing salaries.
Speaking at a mega campaign rally held at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani Town Council on Monday, October 20, 2025, the President, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer for the 2026 elections, concluded his West Nile sub-region campaign trail with a call for patience and focus on national priorities that sustain peace and shared growth.
“We are not against the salaries of public servants, but first of all, peace, the roads, electricity, health, and schools—then we can add on other things,” he said.
Mr Museveni said that while calls for salary increments, especially from striking teachers, were understandable, national transformation could not be achieved through short-term demands.
“You have been hearing the teachers striking, saying that they want more salary. But is it correct to pay public servants more money when the roads are not done? Is it fair?” he asked, drawing loud applause from supporters.
The Adjumani rally marked the climax of President Museveni’s tour across the West Nile sub-region, where he traversed multiple districts to promote the NRM’s core campaign themes: peace, development, and wealth creation.
