President Museveni Defends Uganda’s Industrialisation Agenda, Rebuts Criticism by Andrew Mwenda

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a strongly worded response defending Uganda’s economic transformation agenda, industrialization efforts, and patriotism while criticizing journalist Andrew Mwenda over his remarks and opposition to government-backed projects.

In the statement, Museveni highlights achievements in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure development, arguing that Uganda’s progress has been driven by resilience, patriotism, and a commitment to economic independence despite criticism and resistance. Below is the detailed response.