President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated that the foundation of Uganda's long-term political stability lies in improving household incomes, not in political competition.
While addressing journalists on Wednesday at his home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura District, the President said that poverty reduction remains at the center of his leadership agenda.
"What will help to improve stability in politics is lifting households out of poverty," Museveni said, stressing that economic empowerment is the most sustainable pathway to national harmony.
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Museveni criticised the growing tendency among some political actors who perceive politics as a means of livelihood, warning that such a mindset fuels unnecessary tensions and conflicts.
"Some people have taken politics as a do-or-die thing because they think it is a source of wealth, which is wrong," he remarked.
He emphasised that leaders at all levels should sensitise the public against joining politics for financial gain. Instead, he said politics should be pursued as an opportunity to serve the people.
"Those who are not job-innovative think they can only accumulate wealth by joining politics, and this has contributed to political conflicts," Museveni noted.
According to the President, the real solution lies in empowering citizens to embrace income-generating activities that transform their household economies.
He said his government will continue prioritising programs that uplift communities and promote economic production.
Museveni further urged journalists to use their platforms to amplify the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) seven key building blocks, which he said are critical for sustaining the country's progress and development.
He noted that the media plays a vital role in educating the public and shaping national understanding of Uganda's development agenda.
His comments come at a time when several political aspirants,particularly within the NRM,have expressed dissatisfaction after losing primary elections, with some threatening to boycott party activities.
Museveni said such reactions stem from the widespread misconception that politics is a path to personal enrichment.
The President concluded by calling on leaders and the public to redirect their focus from political rivalry to poverty alleviation. He emphasised that strengthening household economies remains essential for Uganda's enduring peace and political stability.
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