This archive report was first published on 12 June 2020.
Published on June 12, 2020, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated the need for citizens to police themselves in a bid to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
According to the president, the government has done enough to sensitize the public about preventive measures, but the public is not following guidelines, leading to a rise in cases in areas such as Elegu, Amuria, and Rakai.
“We cannot go on begging people to live. That we call police to enforce [COVID-19 preventive measures]! Call police for what! All of us should enforce this on ourselves without having to bother the police,” Museveni said.
He noted that the economy is expected to grow by 3.1 percent this financial year, slower than the average growth rate of 5.4 percent in the previous four years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On security, Museveni stated that Uganda is stable, with a budget of Shs4.4 trillion allocated for security in the financial year 2020/2021.
Regarding corruption, the president reiterated his commitment to cleaning up the government, citing the example of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), which he claimed to have cleaned up.
