All Set for State of the Nation Address as President Museveni Addresses Parliament Today

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KAMPALA — All is set for President Yoweri Museveni to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament and the country today, marking the official opening of the First Session of the current Parliament.The address, which will be delivered at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds starting at 2:00 p.m., is the first State of the Nation Address by President Museveni during the current term of both the Presidency and Parliament.The State of the Nation Address is a constitutional requirement under Article 101(1) of the Constitution of Uganda, which provides that the President shall, at the beginning of each session of Parliament, deliver an address on the state of the nation.The annual address provides an opportunity for the President to outline the country’s progress, highlight key achievements, and set out government priorities and policy direction for the year ahead.Parliament officials have confirmed that preparations for the event have been completed, with attendance restricted to Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, and a limited number of invited guests.The restrictions have been put in place in line with public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.Security has also been heightened around Kololo and surrounding areas ahead of the event, which is expected to attract significant national attention.The address comes at a time when the country is focused on economic recovery, infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and job creation, among other key national priorities.Millions of Ugandans are expected to follow the proceedings through live broadcasts on selected television and radio stations, as well as various online platforms.Following the President’s address, Parliament is expected to begin consideration of the policy priorities outlined in the speech as the new session gets underway.The post All Set for State of the Nation Address as President Museveni Addresses Parliament Today appeared first on The Insider.