Museveni Projects Middle-Income Uganda by 2026 in State of the Nation Address

Economic Outlook GDP per capita projected at USD 1,263, suggesting lower-middle income status (threshold ~1,045).
Poverty Rate declined from 20% to around 16%.
Other Achievements • Life expectancy rising. • Tourism recovering post-COVID. • Stronger FDI inflows. • Mineral value addition emphasized (gold, iron ore, copper).
Government Priorities Focus on infrastructure, oil sector development, and industrialization.
Concerns Critics question reliability of data, citing rising cost of living, unemployment, and regional inequalities.

Is Uganda really “middle-income”? A breakdown of numbers vs daily reality.

“Uganda is unstoppable on the path to prosperity.” — President Museveni

“Statistics may look good, but the reality is different in our markets and homes.” — Opposition MP